Amanda Astudillo

About Amanda Astudillo

As a dynamic and results-driven People & Talent leader, I specialize in aligning people strategy with business objectives to drive growth, performance, and organizational transformation. With extensive experience across talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational development, I am passionate about creating innovative HR solutions that foster high-performing cultures and enable businesses to thrive.Currently serving as the Director of People & Talent at LeagueApps, I lead the strategic direction of our People function, overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, and people operations. I played an integral role in navigating the company’s transition from venture-backed to private equity-backed ownership, ensuring HR strategies align with new financial and operational goals. By leveraging data-driven insights and HR technology, I’ve been able to optimize processes and drive significant improvements across recruitment, retention, and employee experience.I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and have a proven track record of executing large-scale organizational changes, including mergers & acquisitions, workforce planning, and compensation strategy. I’m committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of my work and have led initiatives that improve workplace culture, employee engagement, and retention.I’m passionate about building teams that not only meet but exceed business goals, providing mentorship and guidance to future leaders, and leading change in an ever-evolving world of work.Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Director, People & Talent

   LeagueApps

   Jan 2024 — Present

Education

• Georgian Court University

  Psychology, Minor Business Management

  2014 — 2017