Laura Afzali
Mountainside
Summary
Certified Human Resources Professional who builds strong, collaborative relationships with senior business leadership to determine company strategy; drive results, and develop HR Programs for continued success of global organizations
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HR BUSINESS Partner
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Boston
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Continuously held role throughout the HPE acquisition of Zerto and expanded responsibilities within HRBP Team
- Managed organizational design and workforce transition to HPE, reducing employee redundancies by 10% while maintaining high morale and productivity during post-merger restructuring
- Led due diligence, cultural integration and successful change management initiatives to achieve strategic objectives and deliver significant business value
- Designed and implemented talent retention strategies, achieving 90% retention of critical employees post-acquisition
- Partnered with leadership and centers of excellence to foster a unified culture through through targeted communication, engagement initiatives and leadership coaching
- Joined global Data Infrastructure HRBP Team, increasing scope and internal client base while learning and championing new service models
Senior HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Zerto Inc
Boston
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Zerto was acquired by HPE in September 2021 for $374M
- Led HR integration for acquisition, developing and executing integration plans for 500+ employees globally
- Conducted HR due diligence, identifying critical people risks and liabilities, advising leadership on organizational structure implications and informing people strategy
- Provided HR leadership and strategy for a $20 million cost-cutting restructure, highlighting all people implications, effectively balancing action with financial risk to the organization
Senior HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Insight Squared
Boston
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Served as trusted HR Partner to entire organization of 200+ employees, supporting all executives and their management teams through people strategy and execution
- Owned and implemented various HR and Talent Programs, including compensation and incentive stock option planning, performance management, succession planning and employee holistic wellness initiatives
- Partnered closely with talent acquisition and leadership to attract talent to meet significant growth goals; additionally, conducted full cycle recruitment for the Product team, hiring Product Managers and UX Designers
- Initiated and implemented the creation of career paths and tracks, including position evaluations, organizational structure changes and impact, and headcount management
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
athenahealth
Watertown
09.2016 - 10.2018
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
EnerNoc (now Enel X)
Boston
11.2015 - 09.2016
HR Associate
C Space
Boston
12.2013 - 11.2015
HR SPECIALIST
Radius Worldwide
Boston
12.2011 - 12.2013
HR Intern
Eaton Vance
Boston
01.2011 - 12.2011
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication Studies
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- HR Expertise
- Performance Management
- Organizational Design
- Talent Development and Retention
- Compensation and Benefits
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Reductions in Force
- Strategic Planning
- Coaching
- Global Mobility
- HR Systems
- Workday
- Namely
- ADP HRBP and Enterprise
- Taleo
- Greenhouse
- Jobvite
- Comp Analyst
Hr Systems
- Workday
- Namely
- ADP HRBP and Enterprise
- Taleo
- Greenhouse
- Jobvite
- CompAnalyst
Hr Expertise
- Performance Management
- Organizational Design
- Talent Development and Retention
- Compensation and Benefits
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Reductions in Force
- Strategic Planning
- Coaching
- Global Mobility
Timeline
HR BUSINESS Partner
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
09.2021 - 04.2023
Senior HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Zerto Inc
02.2020 - 09.2021
Senior HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Insight Squared
10.2018 - 01.2020
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
athenahealth
09.2016 - 10.2018
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
EnerNoc (now Enel X)
11.2015 - 09.2016
HR Associate
C Space
12.2013 - 11.2015
HR SPECIALIST
Radius Worldwide
12.2011 - 12.2013
HR Intern
Eaton Vance
01.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication Studies
Northeastern University