Denise Nethery

About Denise Nethery

As a Senior Manager - Human Resources Talent & Operations at Hard Rock Digital, I am passionate about creating a positive and productive work environment for our employees and supporting our business goals.In my current role, I collaborate internally and externally to solve human resources problems and direct solutions, lead change management strategies and mentor employees, and advise and facilitate legal proceedings and employment issues. I also develop and implement HR strategies, including bargaining, terminations, policy violations, hiring and others. I use LEAN Management methods to collect and analyze data for process improvement and drive positive change. Additionally, I have strong management, sales, and consulting skill sets, and I am proficient in various ATS systems, such as Taleo, Jobvite, PeopleSoft, Kenexa, iCIMS, HiBob and BullHorn. I love matching talent to opportunity and helping our team grow and succeed.

Experience

1. Senior Manager - People & Talent Acquisition

   Hard Rock Digital

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Built and scaled the People Operations and Talent Acquisition function within a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment, establishing foundational HR infrastructure to support rapid expansion.Designed and implemented scalable hiring processes, workforce planning models, and structured interview frameworks aligned with aggressive headcount growth.Partnered with executive leadership to align talent strategy with product roadmaps, operational goals, and long-term growth initiatives.Led full-cycle recruitment across technical, operational, and leadership roles; developed advanced sourcing strategies and employer branding initiatives to attract top-tier talent.Developed and formalized HR policies, compliance standards, and employee lifecycle processes to drive structure and mitigate organizational risk.Implemented and optimized ATS and HRIS systems to enhance operational efficiency, reporting visibility, and candidate/employee experience.Established performance management frameworks, leadership coaching programs, and succession planning initiatives to strengthen management capability during rapid scaling.Directed employee engagement and retention strategies focused on culture-building, change management, and organizational effectiveness.Managed vendor partnerships, recruiting agencies, and workforce budgeting in collaboration with Finance.

Education

• University of Arizona

  BA, Political Science

Skills

• Peoplesoft
• HR Consulting
• Job Fairs
• Program Management
• Interviews
• Leadership
• Contract Recruitment
• Employee Benefits
• Technical Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Client Development
• Medical Devices
• Internet Recruiting
• Public Speaking
• Permanent Placement
• Mentoring
• Employer Branding
• Management
• Start-Ups
• Project Management
• Taleo
• Screening
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Hris
• Training
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Benefits Negotiation
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Onboarding
• Talent Acquisition
• Resume Writing
• Workforce Planning
• Recruiting
• Strategy
• Insurance
• Process Improvement
• Employee Relations