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Eboni Mallett - Head of People in Houston, TX

Eboni Mallett

Executive HR Leader specializing in talent management, total rewards, and DEIB

Vaulted DeepHouston Christian UniversityHouston, TX18 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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HR/People Operations leader with experience standing up core HR infrastructure at startups, including implementing ADP Workforce Now and Lever plus workforce planning and recruiting strategy frameworks. Known for pragmatic operational diagnostics (interviews/SOP review), change management, and measurable impact—e.g., creating budget discipline for a graduate development program and driving $100K+ in savings while improving goal alignment, development planning, and recruiting efficiency.

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Key Strengths

  • Built HR operations for early-stage startups (HRIS + recruiting/workforce planning frameworks)
  • Implemented ADP Workforce Now and Lever to improve transparency (pay/PTO) and streamline approvals
  • Enabled performance management and structured check-ins to support feedback culture
  • Change management execution to drive adoption of new systems
  • Created workforce planning discipline tied to strategy, budget, and hiring timing
  • Identified missing training budget and delivered $100,000+ departmental savings via budgeting/forecasting/negotiation
  • Mentors executives/founders using emotional-intelligence-based communication tailoring
  • Uses market data and comparable-company examples to align leaders on compensation philosophy

Reference Highlights

Strongly Recommended
  • big-picture, high-altitude thinking
  • strong strategist across multiple moving parts
  • quickly built HR function where none existed
  • made recruiting more efficient, consistent, and legally compliant
  • faster hiring and onboarding cycle (anecdotally)
  • created internal predictability via handbook and payroll processes
  • reduced housekeeping questions, improving productivity
  • high EQ
  • seasoned perspective with new leaders
  • effective mentor and advisor
  • open-minded and considers all angles
  • highly valued colleague; strongly missed by reference
  • thoughtful and strategic about organizational processes
  • effective leader in a fast-growing startup pace
  • strong alignment of HR strategy to business objectives
  • strong listener before providing counsel
  • empowers others to problem-solve and lead initiatives
  • successful implementation of key HR systems and programs (HRIS, rewards & recognition, LMS)
  • creates actionable insights through HR dashboards
  • able to prioritize what the business needs from an HR perspective
  • adapts and flexes as needed

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Experience

Head of PeopleVaulted Deep · Jan 2025 – Present
Head of HRCONNECTGEN LLC · Jan 2022 – Jan 2025
Director, HR CorporateBristow Group · Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Director, HR & Administrative ServicesPetroChina International (America), Inc. · Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
HR Manager, Operations and CorporateMarathon Oil · Jan 2016 – Jan 2018
Consultant, Organization Transformation and TalentDeloitte · Jan 2015 – Jan 2016

Education

Houston Christian Universitymaster, Human Resources Management
Baylor Universitybachelor, Speech Communication

Skills

Strategic PlanningRecruitingChange ManagementWorkforce planningBudgetingForecastingTalent ManagementTotal RewardsCompensation StrategyCompensation PhilosophyEmployee Wellbeing ProgramsM&A IntegrationFiscal ManagementDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Languages

English

Certifications

PHR

Memberships

  • Society of Human Resources (SHRM)
  • HR Houston

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