Coya Castro

About Coya Castro

Coya is a distinguished expert in organizational development, celebrated for her…

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Fourth Presbyterian Church

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Lead HR strategic direction and efforts for both Fourth Presbyterian Church and Chicago Lights and translate vision and strategy into operational goals. • Lead HR through three phases of organizational growth, tracking progress & outcomes: essential functions & efficiency gains, resource evaluation & training (leveling the organization up), and anti-racism/compensation work. • Advise leadership teams regarding strategic goals and initiatives from an HR perspective. • Administer and oversee all HR functions including payroll, onboarding, offboarding, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; occupational health and safety; and training and development. • Direct HR staff, including ongoing coaching, hiring, and conducting regular supervision, while fostering a relationship of mutual feedback. Give others latitude to test new ideas and learn from the experience. • Guide managers to ensure effective, efficient, and legally compliant recruitment/hiring and talent management processes; provide support to managers through coaching on personnel matters. • Collaborate with Board subcommittee to develop strong performance management and supervision systems and standards; support all managers in consistent implementation. • Research, recommend, and implement personnel policies, benefits, and internal practices that reflect organizational values, including interrogate all policies and practices through an anti-racist and equity lens. • Manage the continued implementation and use of existing HR technology and assess and implement new technology as needed. • Select and oversee relationships with HR consultants, attorneys, training providers, insurance brokers, third party administrators, and other outside resources. • Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Science (MS), Industrial-Organizational Psychology

  2009 — 2013

• University of Chicago

  Bachelor's Degree, Human Development with Honors

  2002 — 2006

• North Park University

  Master's Degree, Human Resource Management with Distinction

  2017 — 2020

• North Park University

  Master’s Degree, Nonprofit Administration with Distinction

  2014 — 2017