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JENNIFER MARKLE

Clayton,CA

Summary

Strategic, people-centered HR leader with over 15 years of experience aligning talent strategies with business growth in dynamic, high-impact environments. Skilled at partnering with executive teams to lead through change, scale culture, and develop leadership at all levels. I bring deep expertise in coaching, talent development, and succession planning—and a personal appreciation for DoorDash’s mission to empower local economies and deliver convenience with heart. I’m excited to bring thoughtful HR leadership to a company that moves fast, innovates constantly, and makes an impact every day.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Human Resources

Diablo Lawnscape
01.2012 - Current
  • Spearheaded HR strategy, operations, and initiatives for a fast-growing, family-owned business, driving a 900% revenue growth over an 11-year period.
  • Directed workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement efforts to support growth, scalability, and retention.
  • Managed payroll, compliance, benefits, and employee relations, ensuring alignment with business goals while promoting a positive company culture.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration and built a high-performance, inclusive work environment, increasing retention and fostering long-term employee satisfaction.
  • Executed organizational change initiatives, supported leadership in succession planning, and helped implement performance management strategies.
  • Identified and applied for multiple grant and funding opportunities to support business continuity; secured a 504c SBA loan during a critical growth phase.
  • Ensured business continuity by stepping into various operational and strategic roles as needed, securing funding, managing processes, and driving results during times of transition.

Director of Human Resources

Reply! Inc. (now OnePlanet)
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Acted as a trusted strategic partner to executives, providing guidance on talent strategy and organizational development in a high-growth, pre-IPO tech environment.
  • Designed and led talent management programs, focusing on leadership development, succession planning, and career pathing to drive retention and internal promotion.
  • Managed compensation structures, benefits programs, and workforce planning, ensuring a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top-tier talent.
  • Led multiple organizational transformation initiatives, including the integration of workforce strategies following company acquisitions.
  • Developed and implemented performance management, goal-setting, and coaching programs to align individual objectives with business goals.

HR Generalist

Reply! Inc. (now OnePlanet)
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Managed employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, and compliance initiatives.
  • Partnered with business leaders to support performance management, goal setting, and coaching programs.
  • Analyzed HR data and metrics to guide leadership decisions, improve processes, and enhance organizational efficiency.

Receptionist

Reply! Inc. (now OnePlanet)
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Served as the first point of contact for employees, clients, and vendors, ensuring a welcoming and professional office environment.
  • Provided administrative support to HR and leadership, assisting with onboarding, scheduling, and employee records management.
  • Developed strong cross-functional relationships, laying the foundation for future growth within the HR team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (HR Management)

California State University, East Bay
Concord
01.2005

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
01.2002

Skills

  • People Strategy & Organizational Scaling
  • Leadership Development & Culture
  • HR Operations & Compliance
  • Analytics & Strategic Partnership
  • HR Policies & Procedures
  • Benefits Administration

Timeline

Vice President, Human Resources

Diablo Lawnscape
01.2012 - Current

Director of Human Resources

Reply! Inc. (now OnePlanet)
01.2008 - 01.2012

HR Generalist

Reply! Inc. (now OnePlanet)
01.2005 - 01.2008

Receptionist

Reply! Inc. (now OnePlanet)
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (HR Management)

California State University, East Bay

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Diablo Valley College

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