Amanda Backus

Background

About Amanda Backus

I am a passionate and visionary human resources executive who leads organizations through transformation and growth. I have a strong track record of designing and implementing innovative and effective employee benefits and process improvement solutions that align with the business strategy and culture. I am currently the Chief People & HR Transformation Executive at People R People, LLC, a leading HR consulting and outsourcing firm that helps clients achieve their people and performance goals. In this role, I oversee the HR function for multiple organizations across various industries, such as government, logistics, technology, entertainment, and manufacturing. I partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to develop and execute strategic HR initiatives that drive employee engagement, retention, and productivity. I also leverage my expertise in employee benefits, compensation, and rewards to create and manage competitive and sustainable programs that attract and retain top talent. Some of my recent achievements include leading the HR integration for a multimillion-dollar acquisition, launching a comprehensive wellness program that reduced health care costs by 15%, and enhancing the performance management system that increased employee satisfaction by 20%.