Staci Benavides

• Deliver fractional HR leadership and consulting to small and mid-sized organizations, acting as a strategic partner to executive and operational leaders. • Design and implement scalable HR infrastructures aligned with business objectives, enhancing workforce performance, operational effectiveness, and a robust, values-driven culture. • Provide comprehensive HR expertise across the full spectrum, including organizational development, employment policy and compliance, talent management, and employee relations. • Advise leadership on intricate employee and risk issues, develop and update employee handbooks, and formulate leadership and employee development programs that enhance engagement, accountability, and retention.

• Provided strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions for a workforce of 125+ employees, establishing foundational HR infrastructure, policies, and procedures to support organizational effectiveness and operational integrity. • Administered employee relations processes, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management, ensuring equitable, consistent application of policies and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. • Collaborated with executive leadership to design organizational structures, support workforce planning, and advance initiatives that fostered a positive, engaged, and accountable workplace culture. • Developed and facilitated onboarding, training, and professional development programs to enhance employee engagement, support retention, and promote continuous learning. • Served as a key resource to leadership on policy interpretation, employee concerns, and risk management, promoting sound decision-making and alignment with organizational standards and values.

• Managed pre-opening operations, overseeing the day-to-day administration and strategic direction of HR processes, procedures, and systems. • Formulated plant-wide recruiting and workforce planning strategies to support start-up operations and achieve full staffing before launch. • Handled all employee relations and performance matters, including coaching, counseling, and corrective actions, while serving as the primary HR contact for personnel and operational inquiries.

• Taught Strategic Compensation and Benefits to undergraduate business students, bridging HR theory with real-world application. • Designed and delivered course content using case studies and applied projects focused on total rewards strategy and compliance. • Facilitated engaging discussions that strengthened critical thinking and workforce readiness by incorporating various guest lecturers, media into instructor providing practical experiences. • Assessed student performance and provided targeted feedback while mentoring students on career pathways in HR.

HRCI-PHR Certified

HRCI

SHRM-CP Certified

SHRM