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Paulina Paleothodoros

Director-level HR Leader specializing in benefits, compliance, and HRIS/ATS implementations

Korn FerryLewis UniversityHomer Glen, IL10 Years ExperienceDirector Level

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Fractional HR/People Ops leader specializing in early-stage startups scaling rapidly without existing infrastructure. Has implemented ADP HRIS, standardized onboarding/recruiting/benefits/performance systems, and built multi-state compliance foundations—driving measurable outcomes like ~40% faster onboarding, time-to-hire reductions (56 to 34 days), and +12% retention while enabling founders to run processes independently.

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Key Strengths

  • Built people/ops infrastructure for a startup that doubled headcount in under 1 year
  • Implemented ADP HRIS and automated onboarding/offboarding to reduce administrative load
  • Reduced time to hire by 30% (56 days to 34 days in one engagement)
  • Decreased onboarding time by ~40% within 90 days
  • Improved retention by 12% through benefits and performance framework redesign
  • Eliminated/mitigated multi-state compliance risk via standardized processes and compliance infrastructure
  • Creates scalable operating models via discovery, workflow mapping, systems audits, and KPI-driven optimization
  • Founder/executive mentorship: shifted teams from reactive hiring to structured headcount planning and standardized onboarding
  • Documentation and knowledge transfer (centralized HR playbook) to ensure sustainability after stepping back

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Experience

Fractional HR Leader (Interim)Korn Ferry · Aug 2025 – Presentcontract
Benefits Manager (Contract)Ventas Inc. · Jun 2025 – Sep 2025contract
Director of Human ResourcesRemprex · Feb 2023 – Apr 2025
Director of Human Resources & Recruitment/Head of HRXcite Advertising · Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
Human Resource Consultant (Winnebago Industries)Salo · Feb 2022 – Nov 2022contract
Director of Human Resources & Culture/Head of HRKenway Consulting · Aug 2021 – Feb 2022
HR Director/Head of Human ResourcesNuMark Credit Union · Jul 2018 – Jun 2021
Human Resources Manager/Head of HRSkinCure Oncology · Jun 2017 – Aug 2018
Human Resources Business Partner (report to President)Celtic/Transplace · Mar 2016 – Jun 2017

Education

Lewis Universitymaster, MBA (2018)
Lewis Universitybachelor, Human Resource Management & Psychology (2013)

Awards

  • Sheil Bishop Scholarship for Academic Achievement (2009-2013)
  • TCF Bank - VIP CLUB for outstanding performance
  • Dean’s List - Lewis University (junior and senior semesters)
  • Rookie of the Year - Celtic Intermodal (Nomination)

Languages

EnglishPolish

Certifications

SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional)

Memberships

  • SHRM

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Paulina PaleothodorosDirector-level HR Leader specializing in benefits, compliance, and HRIS/ATS implementations