Crystal I.

Centering People in HR & Operations | Strategic Hiring, Employee Engagement & Scalable Business Systems

Role
People Operations & HR Manager at Minerva Strategies
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Crystal I.

I’m an HR + Operations leader with 4+ years of experience building people systems that balance structure, equity, and care — especially in small, high-growth, and mission-driven environments.Currently Business Operations manager at a remote comms consulting firm, I lead key functions across talent, onboarding, engagement, performance, and compliance. I bring a background in higher ed leadership, consulting, and postpartum doula work — all of which ground my approach in trust, clarity, and sustainable culture-building.Focus areas:• HRIS + process optimization• Inclusive hiring + candidate experience• DEIB + policy development• Employee relations + leadership advising• People strategy + organizational designLet’s connect if you’re working to build more human-centered, equitable workplaces.

Experience

  1. People Operations & HR Manager

    Minerva Strategies

    Nov 2022 — Present · US

Education

  • Purdue University

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Development and Family Studies

  • Purdue University

    Master of Science (M.S.), Education - School Counseling

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