Carla H.

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About Carla H.

I’m a Certified Professional in Human Resources with 23 years of progressive HR leadership experience and a proven track record of building sustainable workplace capabilities and high-performance cultures that drive productivity and measurable business outcomes.I bring strong business acumen and broad expertise across enterprise HR operations, including full-cycle recruiting, employee and labor relations, mediation and conflict resolution, employee development, benefits administration, HRIS implementation, multistate compliance, organizational effectiveness, talent development, HR policy development, and strategic HR program rollouts. My experience spans unionized and federal government environments, as well as healthcare, manufacturing, and marketing/advertising agencies—supporting fast-paced, client-driven teams.Throughout my career, I’ve led enterprise-level HR initiatives in complex organizations, advising senior leadership on workforce strategy, risk mitigation, and organizational effectiveness. I’ve overseen policy governance, directed complex employee and labor relations matters, guided change management and talent strategies, and led cross-functional HR programs that support business transformation.I serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on compliance with federal, state, and internal policies, ensuring operational integrity while minimizing organizational risk. While I’m a strong partner to leadership, my advocacy extends to all employees. I see my role as removing obstacles, reducing friction, and creating the conditions that allow people to do their best work in support of the organization’s mission.Selected as Top HR Influencer of 2021 by Black In HR Co-Host of The Career Salon Podcast with The HR Twins™ (Ranked Top 5% Globally on Listen Notes) Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Google Podcasts• Amazon Music Link to podcast in Featured section