Caryn Bursey
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Experienced HR professional and Agile HR advocate, dedicated to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to grow.
Mission Viejo, California, United States
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Human Resources DirectorBENEV Company IncApr 2025 - Current (1 year 5 months)- Human Resources DirectorFiskerAug 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 7 months)- Navigating the company closure, balancing business objectives with the well-being of employees during an emotional and logistically challenging time. - Implement a comprehensive human capital strategy focused on business transformation and culture in collaboration with the CEO and CTO. - Oversee personnel initiatives that boosted productivity by 18%and employee satisfaction by 22% through performance management and succession planning. - Created a tech onboarding program that increased productivity and reduced first-year turnover by 35%. - Lead HR infrastructure and process improvement initiatives to drive organizational change by 20%.
- People Partner DirectorMarqetaAug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 1 month)- Developed strategies that drive corporate growth, manage change, and enhance employee satisfaction leading to a 20% decrease in employee retention. - Implemented talent development programs that increased internal promotions by 25% by identifying high-potential employees. - Created a People dashboard to pinpoint concerns, leading to targeted interventions that reduced employee issues by 15%. - Coached executives on employee relations, including PIP formulation and delivery. - Achieved a 90% employee satisfaction rate during organizational changes, as reflected in feedback surveys
- Lead People PartnerrivianAug 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 3 months)- Revamped the Performance Management Program, increasing feedback quality by 25% and reducing evaluation time by 25%. - Collaborated with leadership to develop targeted plans, closing capability gaps by 20% in one year. - Co-led the Employee Quarterly Pulse Survey, analyzing data and creating action plans that improved outcomes by 15%. - Initiated a People Data Dashboard, enhancing decision-making efficiency by 25% across business units. - Launched a leadership training program, resulting in a 30% increase in internal promotions. - Supported organizational change during transitions, restructures, and layoffs.
- BHRBP, Manager & Project ManagerBaker Tilly US formally Moss AdamsJun 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years 3 months)- Designed and implemented long-term HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, achieving 90% alignment in people objectives. - Enhanced organizational capability through performance development planning, talent management, and succession planning. - Advised executives on topics like intellectual property, immigration, attendance, and employee relations. - Launched a leadership training program, increasing internal promotions by 30% and improving leadership effectiveness ratings by 20%. - Led HR projects focused on performance management, onboarding, job leveling, and compensation.
- Manager, HRBPAolJun 2014 - May 2017 (3 years)See below
- HRBPAolAug 2007 - May 2014 (6 years 10 months)- Created deep relationships with managers and employees, resolving complex issues and ensuring compliance with business and legal standards leading to a 20% decline in ER issues and 25% increase in employee retention. - Developed training programs on leadership, change management, and team building, improving employee capabilities and organizational effectiveness by 35%. - Coached employees at all levels, fostering trust to support executive leadership development and workplace relations resulting in a 25% increase in employee satisfaction from surveys. - Partnered on projects and policy updates to enhance organizational effectiveness, achieving a 30% increase in efficiency.
Education
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- AI Applications in People Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationCourseraAug 2024
- Bachelor Degree, Organizational LeadershipChapman UniversityJan 2004 - Jan 2010 (6 years 1 month)
- SHRM-CPSHRM
- PHRHRCI
- Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and ManagementIndiana University Kelley School of Business
- Organizational Leadership Best Practices CertificationChapman University
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- JCreating An Entrepreneurial CultureJunCreating and maintaining an entrepreneurial culture in a large organization provides many positive outcomes such as increased employee satisfaction, retention, a strong brand image, higher productivity and increased revenue. Creating an entrepreneurial culture starts with a mindset. It’s an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change. It’s a mindset that embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement. This culture begins at the top and is intentional, requiring regular communication and support.