Carrie Whitehouse

About Carrie Whitehouse

I am a Human Resources Integration Consultant at FirstLine Road Solutions, where I support a growing organization through acquisitions, workforce transitions, and HR operational alignment. In this role, I partner closely with leadership to integrate employees, systems, and policies while maintaining compliance, consistency, and a strong employee experience during periods of change.Previously, I served as a Human Resources Officer in the U.S. Army, overseeing personnel functions including recruitment, retention, promotions, and performance management. I regularly advised soldiers and commanders on legal, ethical, and policy matters, developing a people-first leadership approach grounded in accountability and mission readiness.My academic background in Criminology and Legal Studies enables me to approach complex and sensitive situations with strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. I earned dual bachelor’s degrees from Hofstra University in Criminology and Legal Studies in Business, graduating with multiple honors for academic excellence and leadership.I also hold an MBA from Arizona State University with concentrations in Leadership and Supply Chain Management, graduating with a GPA above 3.5. This education further strengthened my strategic perspective, operational insight, and project management capabilities.I am passionate about serving my organization and community while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect. I bring experience in HR integration, project management, personnel management, and cross-functional collaboration, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that require adaptability, precision, and trust.

Experience

1. HR Integration Consultant

   FirstLine Road Solutions

   Jul 2024 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   As the HR Integration Consultant at FirstLine Road Solutions, I oversee human resources operations for 12 companies across 8 states, including complex jurisdictions like California. I lead system-wide HR integrations, with a focus on Paylocity, ensuring all employee data, benefits, payroll, and compliance processes are accurately implemented and standardized.Key responsibilities include:Managing the full integration of newly acquired or restructured companies into the Paylocity HRIS, including onboarding, benefits administration, 401(k), and payrollProviding multi-state HR compliance oversight, with expertise in California-specific labor laws and regulationsDeveloping and refining SOPs to ensure uniform HR practices across all entitiesCollaborating with cross-functional teams—payroll, benefits, IT, and leadership—to drive operational efficiency and support organizational growthThis role builds on my experience in high-volume, multi-entity environments and reflects my commitment to driving scalable HR solutions during times of transition and expansion.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Leadership and Supply Chain Management

• Hofstra University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminology

  2014 — 2018

• Shenendehowa High School

  Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

  2012 — 2014

• Hofstra University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Legal Studies in Business

  2014 — 2018