HANNA HARRELSON
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Strategic Senior HR Generalist with expertise in People Operations, onboarding strategy, and compliance governance in fast-paced environments. Led optimization of hire lifecycle processes and strengthened cross-functional partnerships while leveraging HR technology for operational efficiency. Delivered data-driven workforce solutions that enhance employee experience and drive organizational effectiveness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Generalist – People Operations
PwC
01.2021 - Current
- Lead enterprise-level Onboarding Operations, managing 200+ annual start date approvals, including complex alliance and acquisition hires, ensuring compliance, business continuity, and seamless new hire integration.
- Oversee full offer-to-hire lifecycle governance, partnering with Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers, Global Mobility, and Compliance teams to proactively mitigate start-date risk and accelerate conversion timelines.
- Drive operational transformation initiatives utilizing automation tools (Power Automate, Alteryx, Excel scripting), reducing manual reporting time by up to 60% and enhancing workforce visibility and data integrity.
- Conduct audits and reconciliation of 3,000+ employment lifecycle cases (MOCR, I-9, eligibility workflows), identifying compliance gaps and implementing corrective action to reduce processing delays.
- Supported high-volume hiring cycles and enterprise initiatives with surge support and tailored stakeholder service, reinforcing scalable onboarding infrastructure.
- Strengthened team capability by leading knowledge transfer sessions and mentoring peers, ensuring operational continuity and succession readiness.
- Championed employee engagement and inclusion initiatives, contributing to culture strategy and enhancing employer brand across People Operations.
Client Service Representative / Compliance Analyst
RSM US LLP
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed FEMA Public Assistance grant documentation and labor reporting for public sector clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated HR, payroll, and insurance policies for regulatory compliance, identified procedural gaps, and recommended actionable process improvements.
- Performed financial reconciliations and compliance reviews to support risk mitigation and enhance audit readiness.
Operations & Workforce Leadership
Lucky's Market | The Fresh Market
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led workforce scheduling, payroll administration, and hiring for high-volume retail teams, ensuring optimal staffing levels to meet customer demand.
- Managed budgeting, financial reporting, and inventory controls, contributing to sustained top-performing sales results.
- Developed and trained new hires, enhancing onboarding and performance management processes for improved team integration.
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) -
St. Petersburg College
St. PetersburgSkills
- People operations
- Talent acquisition
- HR Compliance
- Offer lifecycle governance
- HRIS optimization
- Process automation
- Reporting & Workforce Analytics
- Advanced Excel
- HRIS Platforms
- Microsoft 365
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Stakeholder leadership
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Employee engagement
- Risk mitigation
Core Expertise
- People Operations & Workforce Administration
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Strategy
- HR Compliance (I-9, MOCR, Eligibility, Audit Controls)
- Offer Lifecycle & Start Date Governance
- Process Improvement & Automation
- HRIS & Workforce Systems Optimization
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Leadership
- Reporting & Workforce Analytics
- Employee Engagement & Inclusion Initiatives
- Risk Mitigation & Operational Excellence
- Technical: Power Automate | Alteryx | Advanced Excel | People Path | HRIS Platforms | Microsoft 365
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Generalist – People Operations
PwC
01.2021 - Current
Client Service Representative / Compliance Analyst
RSM US LLP
01.2020 - 01.2021
Operations & Workforce Leadership
Lucky's Market | The Fresh Market
01.2015 - 01.2020
Associate in Arts (AA) -
St. Petersburg College