Tiana Geist
Equity Lifestyle Properties
Highland Park,IL
10
years of professional experience
Dynamic, results-oriented leader with over 20 years of extensive experience in Human Resources, including a decade focused on HRIS and technology. Specializes in implementing and optimizing HR tech stacks and organizational processes, effectively scaling HR teams and systems during significant company growth. Demonstrated expertise in Workday, Oracle, and Microsoft Office applications, with a proven track record of successfully leading HR projects, including multiple Workday implementations, payroll integrations, and employee engagement initiatives. Committed to fostering high-performing teams and enhancing employee experiences while aligning HR technology with organizational missions and culture through continuous skill development and the adoption of industry best practices.
Work History
Director, HRIS & Data Analytics
5 Months- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities through structured training programs.
- Streamlined reporting processes utilizing advanced data analytics tools for improved decision-making accuracy.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as payroll forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Established agile work process with team while creating metrics to track progress and completion.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed business needs.
- Established a cross-functional Data Governance committee and created data governance framework.
- Member of the Data Governance Committee, Security Incident Response Team, AI Governance Committee and People & Culture Leadership Team.
Senior Product Owner, People Tech
1 Year 5 Months- Led cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product backlog items for multiple successful product launches.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into actionable user stories, ensuring alignment with user needs.
- Developed product roadmaps aligning with organizational goals, ensuring strategic alignment across departments.
- Facilitated agile ceremonies, improving team collaboration and sprint planning effectiveness.
- Fostered innovation within the team through brainstorming sessions and collaborative problem-solving exercises.
- Engaged with client representatives to address issues promptly, contributing to increased customer satisfaction.
Executive Director, HR Technology and Operations
9 Months- Streamlined processes and implemented new systems to enhance organizational efficiency
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to broaden organizational reach and influence
- Build and maintain HR Technology portfolio using internal resources and third party vendors
- Manage and develop a diverse team of professionals, foster a collaborative work environment for increased productivity
- Built and maintained HR Technology portfolio leveraging internal resources and third party vendors
- Proactively identified risks associated with project timelines or deliverables, implementing mitigation strategies.
Director, HR Operations
1 Year 7 Months- Led execution of the HR Operations strategy, focused on HR data and analytics, policy, and management of the key operational needs of the HR organization, including continuous improvement
- Developed and executed workforce planning process aligning HR and Finance needs
- Implemented HR case management system, Workday Help enabling SLA compliance and tracking
- Navigated company through periods of significant change and growth, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Fostered team collaboration through structured communication, defined goals, and regular performance evaluations.
HR Operations Consultant
2 Years 5 Months- Advised management on HR policies and procedures by providing guidance on implementing and administering HR practices, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Conducted HR research and analysis for EEO compliance and pay equity, identifying trends and areas for improvement, and providing data-driven recommendations
- Conducted HR research and analysis for EEO compliance and pay equity to identify trends and areas for improvement, made data-driven recommendations
- Guided HR technology implementation for vendor management systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness for contingent workforce
HR Operations Specialist
1 Year 3 Months- Facilitated ongoing improvements and best practices in data-driven HR processes, including onboarding, performance management, transfers, data changes, and system integrations.
- Supported HR team in facilitating ongoing improvements and best practices in data-driven HR processes, such as onboarding, performance management, transfers, data changes, and system integrations
- Developed complex ad-hoc reports, as requested to support HR and business-driven objectives
- Trained team members, HR specialists, and others in related functional roles on new technology and process updates
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals and implement positive organizational changes.
Team Lead, Data Quality Control- HRIS
1 Year 9 Months- Implemented Workday HCM, Recruiting, LMS and Payroll for Cushman & Wakefield, DTZ and Cassidy Turley. Integrated Workday into 3 separate payroll systems and benefit providers, including union employees
- Facilitated employee, location, and financial data mapping for merger of DTZ, Cassidy Turley and Cushman & Wakefield, impacting over 11,500 global employees
- Trained admins and end users on new workflows and business processes in Workday for the full employee lifecycle
- Delivered training to admins and end users on new workflows and business processes in Workday, enhancing understanding of full employee lifecycle
- Led UAT to develop new processes and enhance existing processes in Workday, ensuring system alignment with user needs
- Attended Global Workday training sessions ran by Deloitte in New York, NY and London, UK
Education
Skills
Workday
People Soft
Ceridian software
Experience with talent acquisition tools
Data visualization
PowerBI
API integrations
Ticketing and Service Delivery
Dovetail
Learning management platforms
Employee engagement
Product roadmaps
Product strategy
Miro boards
Project management
Agile methodology
Strategic planning
Skilled in virtual collaboration
Early Experience
- Human Resources Specialist, Cushman & Wakefield 4/2012-5/2016
- Human Resources Coordinator, Cushman & Wakefield 7/2012-4/2014
- Senior Human Resources Manager, BJ's Wholesale Club 4/2011-7/2012
- Human Resources Manager, Lowe's Home Improvement 3/2006-3/2011
- Human Resources Coordinator, Lowe's Home Improvement 8/2005-3/2006
Timeline
Director, HRIS & Data Analytics
Equity Lifestyle Properties
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Senior Product Owner, People Tech
Amplify Education, Inc.
10.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Executive Director, HR Technology and Operations
Amplify Education, Inc.
01.2024 - 10.2024Read More
Director, HR Operations
Amplify Education Inc.
05.2022 - 12.2023Read More
HR Operations Consultant
Amplify Education Inc.
11.2019 - 04.2022Read More
HR Operations Specialist
Amplify Education Inc.
07.2018 - 10.2019Read More
Team Lead, Data Quality Control- HRIS
Cushman and Wakefield
06.2016 - 03.2018Read More
College of Saint Rose
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Bond University
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Sussex County Community College
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Kittatinny Regional High School
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