Chrys Thaler

About Chrys Thaler

I lead and strengthen Talent and People Operations infrastructure across startups, scaling organizations, and established enterprises. With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in HRIS and ATS governance, systems integration, compliance oversight, workforce analytics, and process optimization. My work focuses on building structured hiring and employee lifecycle processes that support business growth while maintaining strong data integrity and regulatory alignment. I have led TA Operations teams, implemented and stabilized ATS platforms, overseen pre-employment screening programs, managed vendor partnerships, and developed reporting frameworks that support leadership decision-making. My background includes governance controls, workflow design, onboarding readiness, compensation and relocation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Legal, Finance, and IT. I approach people operations with a Lean mindset, strengthening efficiency, reducing process friction, and ensuring consistent, policy-aligned execution across workforce systems. Core focus areas: • Talent and People Operations • HRIS and ATS Governance (Greenhouse, Workday, Avature, SilkRoad) • Compliance and Employment Law (FCRA, EEOC, ADA, GDPR) • Workforce Analytics and Operational Reporting • Process Optimization and Structured Controls

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Operations Manager

   Scout Motors Inc.

   Aug 2023 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Lead Talent Acquisition Operations during rapid growth, strengthening governance, systems infrastructure, and workforce reporting to support a 95% increase in hires and 55% growth in requisition volume.• Improved requisition-to-hire efficiency by 16 percentage points through strengthened operational oversight and structured accountability.• Reduced annual sign-on bonus spend by 78% by implementing structured approval controls and incentive governance.• Eliminated candidate backlog by over 98%, improving communication standards and process transparency.• Reduced average time in stage by 77%, accelerating hiring velocity and decision consistency.• Oversee Greenhouse ATS administration, including system integrations with ChartHop and SAP, workflow configuration, AI-enabled tools, reporting dashboards, and data governance.• Lead and develop TA Operations team, ensuring consistent delivery amid shifting business demands.

Education

• Grand Valley State University

  Bachelor of Arts