Strategic HR Leadership

Building High-Performance Cultures That Drive Business Growth.

I am Eleanor Vance, a Senior HR Business Partner specializing in post-merger integrations, talent optimization, and developing robust leadership pipelines for global enterprises.

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Professional Trajectory

A decade of progressive experience partnering with C-suite executives to align human capital strategies with overarching business objectives.

2019 — Present

InnovateTech Global

Director of Human Resources & HRBP
  • Architected a comprehensive employee retention strategy, effectively reducing voluntary turnover by 22% within an 18-month timeframe across tech departments.
  • Led the HR integration stream for a $50M acquisition, successfully onboarding 150+ new employees while maintaining 98% operational continuity during the transition.
  • Implemented a modern OKR-based performance management framework, shifting the culture from annual reviews to continuous feedback loops.
  • Optimized talent acquisition workflows using data analytics, decreasing average time-to-fill from 45 to 28 days for senior engineering roles.
2015 — 2019

Global Solutions Inc.

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
  • Restructured the entire recruitment lifecycle, resulting in a 40% reduction in external agency spend (saving approx. $1.2M annually).
  • Designed and launched a comprehensive Employer Branding initiative, increasing organic inbound applications by 150% over two years.
  • Established a Global Mobility program, facilitating the seamless international transfer of 50+ key personnel across EMEA and NA regions.
  • Trained a team of 8 recruiters on advanced sourcing methodologies and bias-reduction interviewing techniques.
2011 — 2015

Nexus Corporation

HR Specialist - Employee Relations
  • Resolved complex employee relations issues, mitigating legal risks and maintaining a 100% compliance record during internal audits.
  • Developed and delivered managerial training workshops on conflict resolution and inclusive leadership to over 100 frontline managers.
  • Streamlined the onboarding process by digitizing compliance documentation, improving the new hire satisfaction score to 4.8/5.

Core Competencies

A balanced blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and technological proficiency designed to elevate organizational capabilities.

Strategic HR

Organizational Design Change Management M&A Integration Compensation & Benefits Succession Planning

Talent Management

Executive Search Employer Branding Performance Frameworks Employee Relations D&I Initiatives

Interpersonal (Soft Skills)

Executive Coaching Conflict Resolution Empathetic Leadership Cross-Cultural Comm. Negotiation

HRIS & Analytics Stack

Proficiency in modern HR technologies driving data-informed decisions.

90%
Workday
95%
Greenhouse
85%
Lattice
80%
Tableau (HR)

Credentials & Education

M.S. Human Resource Management

New York University (NYU)

Graduated with Honors

SHRM Senior Certified Professional

Society for Human Resource Management

Active - Valid thru 2026

Certified Agile HR Practitioner

Agile HR Community

Completed 2021

Strategic HR Initiatives

Real-world applications of talent strategy driving measurable business impact. Explore key projects where I led the HR transformation.

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Post-Merger Cultural Integration

Led the cultural mapping and integration strategy for a mid-market tech acquisition. Harmonized benefits, compensation structures, and corporate values, resulting in an 85% retention rate of key acquired talent after year one.

Change Management Culture Mapping Comp & Ben Harmonization
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Global Employer Branding Overhaul

Revamped the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to target Gen Z and Millennial tech talent. Partnered with marketing to launch targeted campaigns, reducing Cost-Per-Hire by 30% and significantly boosting inbound quality applications.

EVP Design Talent Marketing LinkedIn Recruiter
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AI-Driven ATS Implementation

Spearheaded the migration from a legacy system to Greenhouse. Integrated AI sourcing tools and automated candidate nurture workflows, stripping 15 days out of the average recruitment lifecycle globally.

Greenhouse Software Workflow Automation HR Analytics
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Leadership Development Program

Designed a 6-month intensive 'Future Leaders' incubator. Combined 360-degree feedback, executive coaching, and stretch assignments. 40% of cohort participants were promoted to senior roles within 12 months.

L&D Strategy 360 Assessment Succession Planning

Professional Endorsements

Feedback from executive partners and business leaders.

"Eleanor is a rare breed of HR professional who truly understands the commercial drivers of a business. Her strategic approach to the M&A integration was masterful, preserving our culture while driving necessary operational efficiencies. An invaluable partner to the C-suite."

Marcus Chen Chief Executive Officer, InnovateTech

"Working with Eleanor transformed how we view talent acquisition. She doesn't just fill seats; she builds pipelines and employer brands. Her data-driven approach to reducing agency spend while improving candidate quality was a game-changer for our quarterly budgets."

Sarah Jenkins VP of Global Engineering, Global Solutions

"Eleanor's ability to navigate complex employee relations with deep empathy and strict legal compliance is exceptional. She led our leadership development initiative, fundamentally upgrading the management capabilities across our entire middle-management layer."

David O'Connor Chief Operations Officer, Nexus Corp

Let's Connect

Open to new opportunities, consulting missions, or discussing HR strategy. Reach out and let's explore how we can collaborate.

Get in Touch

Whether you need a strategic HR partner for your next growth phase or an interim executive to guide a transition, I am ready to bring impact to your organization.

Email

contact@eleanorvance.com

Location

New York, NY (Open to Remote/Travel)
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