Jon Talamantez

Sr. Manager, People Business Partner

ZipRecruiter

Apr 2024 - Current (2 years 6 months)

Supporting ZipRecruiter’s corporate executive team directly, including the CHRO, CFO, CMO, CLO, Head of Analytics, and Head of Partnerships, while also leading the PBP team supporting our Enterprise Sales, Inside Sales, and Operational Support departments.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Spearheaded the development and implementation of the People Business Partner (PBP) support model, introducing clear titling, scope, roles, and responsibilities, which improved operational efficiency by 30%, and enhanced strategic alignment across the business within the first six months
• Created and implemented comprehensive career ladders, competencies, and job leveling frameworks for four major functions (Product, Decision Science, BD & Partn

People Business Partner

ZipRecruiter

Jul 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 10 months)

People Business Partner supporting, CHRO, CFO, CMO, CLO, Head of Analytics, and Head of Partnerships & International Sales

Sr. People Business Partner

Dutchie

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 (9 months)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Collaborated with executive leadership to define core company values and, embed them into performance management processes.This enabled me to create and implement employee talent calibrations and leader 360 feedback surveys for the first time.
• Developed and launched comprehensive people leader resources, incorporating them into leadership development and onboarding programs. This initiative improved new leader effectiveness by 30%, as measured by onboarding feedback, and contributed to a 15% increase in overall leadership performance scores within six months.
• Led the redesign of employee engagement and exit interview surveys, achieving a 40% increase in participation rates and generating data insight

Sr. People Business Partner, R&D

Dutchie

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 (9 months)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Collaborated with executive leadership to define core company values and, embed them into performance management processes.This enabled me to create and implement employee talent calibrations and leader 360 feedback surveys for the first time.
• Developed and launched comprehensive people leader resources, incorporating them into leadership development and onboarding programs. This initiative improved new leader effectiveness by 30%, as measured by onboarding feedback, and contributed to a 15% increase in overall leadership performance scores within six months.
• Led the redesign of employee engagement and exit interview surveys, achieving a 40% increase in participation rates and generating data insight

Sr. Manager, People Business Partner

Carvana

Sep 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 3 months)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Architected, implemented, and maintained organizational design for corporate and technical teams, resulting in a 275% workforce increase over three years.
• Designed and launched Carvana's first LGBTQ+ employee resource group, laying the foundation for future diversity and inclusion ERGs within the company.
• Streamlined onboarding and training processes, reducing time from 8 weeks to 5 weeks and achieving significant financial savings.
• Successfully created and implemented first-time talent tools and processes, including talent calibrations, leader 360 reviews, and performance reviews, leading to increased internal promotions.
• Created and facilitated impactful leadership development worksho

Sr. Manager, People Business Partner, Tech & Marketing

Carvana

Sep 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 3 months)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Architected, implemented, and maintained organizational design for corporate and technical teams, resulting in a 275% workforce increase over three years.
• Designed and launched Carvana's first LGBTQ+ employee resource group, laying the foundation for future diversity and inclusion ERGs within the company.
• Streamlined onboarding and training processes, reducing time from 8 weeks to 5 weeks and achieving significant financial savings.
• Successfully created and implemented first-time talent tools and processes, including talent calibrations, leader 360 reviews, and performance reviews, leading to increased internal promotions.
• Created and facilitated impactful leadership development worksho

Learning and Development Consultant

ADP

Jul 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 2 months)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Spearheaded the development and implementation of the ADP Global Career Advisor certification program, increasing career growth opportunities for over 5,000 employees worldwide. This initiative contributed to a 20% increase in employee engagement and a 15% improvement in internal mobility within the first year.
• Designed and led the diversity and inclusion committee within the Pride Business Resource Group, driving initiatives that promoted inclusivity and equity across the organization. These efforts led to a 25% increase in participation in D&I programs
• Achieved top-tier Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 95 for the Classroom Experience and 100 for Facilitator Performance, positioning the program in the t

People Consultant, Organizational Development & Training

CVS Health

Oct 2016 - Jun 2017 (9 months)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Designed a Facilitator's Workshop that yielded increased engagement scores, 95% of leaders reporting a return on investment and expectations, and 100% of participants reported a positive experience.
• Streamlined recruiting and hiring process for Enrollment Coordinators resulting in financial savings by reducing eight staffing agencies down to three
• Designer and trainer of the certification program for Trainers, SMEs and Learning Assistants resulting in multiple career paths for Enrollment Coordinators.

DUTIES:
• Partnered & maintained strong working relationships with business leaders to identify performance gaps, recommended learning solutions designed to meet key business needs

Sr. People Partner Advisor

CVS Health

Oct 2016 - Jun 2017 (9 months)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Designed a Facilitator's Workshop that yielded increased engagement scores, 95% of leaders reporting a return on investment and expectations, and 100% of participants reported a positive experience.
• Streamlined recruiting and hiring process for Enrollment Coordinators resulting in financial savings by reducing eight staffing agencies down to three
• Designer and trainer of the certification program for Trainers, SMEs and Learning Assistants resulting in multiple career paths for Enrollment Coordinators.

DUTIES:
• Partnered & maintained strong working relationships with business leaders to identify performance gaps, recommended learning solutions designed to meet key business needs

Learning and Development Manager

Grifols

Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 1 month)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Decreased donor processing times through process improvement by 56%.
• Increased labor efficiency through scheduling by 25%.
• Increased donor applicants through strategic marketing initiatives by 24%.
• Redesigned new employee onboarding to which saved two days in the process.

DUTIES:
• Managed training program to ensure all compliance and regulatory requirements were successfully maintained.
• Oversaw various operational projects that reduced donor processing times, increased labor efficiency, and increased donor applicants.
• Implemented talent development initiatives.
• Managed the learning management system to ensure all required documentation was updated and mai

Operations Manager & Certified Trainer

Biolife Plasma Services

Feb 2011 - Oct 2015 (4 years 9 months)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Certified Operations Leadership Trainer
• SME & Enterprise Trainer for the Aurora Machine Project.
• Management Trainee Program Graduate. Supported over 15 center management teams in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement to meet training, financial, regulatory and marketing goals.

DUTIES:
• Managed all aspects of daily business operations. Directly managed a team of over 40 employees.

Operations Manager

iHop

Sep 2004 - Feb 2010 (5 years 6 months)

DUTIES:
• Regulated all aspects of management for the site including operational sales, customer experience, budget, inventory, quality control, record keeping, training, and talent development.
• Certified Leadership and Operations Trainer
• ServSafe Certified and Food Handlers Permit

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