Elissa Mahendra

About Elissa Mahendra

Transformational HR & Talent Executive with 20 years across private equity and global public companies, delivering growth through people in moments of scale, complexity, and reinvention. Architect of talent functions & culture strategies that drive outsized value—designing systems, frameworks, and leadership pipelines that enable scale, fairness, and measurable results. Trusted change leader through M&A, ownership shifts, CEO/CHRO transitions, and a global pandemic—navigating complexity with agility and aligning people strategy to business outcomes. Culture builder & renovator: known for creating high-performance, inclusive environments that double eNPS, reduce attrition below benchmarks, and fuel enterprise growth. Future-focused strategist continuously shaping agile, next-generation workforce solutions to meet evolving business and talent demands.

Experience

1. Fractional HR Executive Culture Talent Change Management m & a Integration Ai Enablement

   Dynamic Talent Partners

   May 2025 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   I help executive teams navigate high-stakes change and complexity, from CEO transitions and M&A to IPO readiness, org redesign, transformation, and cultural reinvention. With 20 years of experience across public, private, and PE-backed environments, I bring both strategic rigor and operational agility to drive outcomes that matter.Current Focus Areas:• Fractional HR Executive/CHRO/CPO advisory for mid-market and growth-stage organizations• People and Culture strategy and leadership alignment• Org Transformation and Change Management• AI Enablement and Organizational AI Fluency • Talent strategy, succession planning, and workforce planning tied to value creation• Performance management, compensation, and reward programs• Employee experience design and engagement• Executive coaching and leadership developmentLet’s connect if you need a strategic people partner who can keep pace with your growth and build systems that scale without losing your culture or momentum.Or if your business is scaling fast and your people strategy needs to catch up. let’s talk.

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance and Management

• North Park University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Development

Skills

• Project Management
• Blended Learning
• University Relations
• Talent Management
• Recruiting
• Employee Benefits
• Process Optimization
• Employee Training
• Strategic Planning
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Coaching
• Data Analysis
• Personnel Management
• Organizational Development
• Finance
• Business Development
• Career Development
• Organizational Learning
• Business Process Improvement
• Deferred Compensation
• Communication Skills
• Human Resources
• Career Counseling
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Project Execution
• University Recruitment
• Global Compensation
• Talent Acquisition
• Project Delivery
• Program Management
• Program Facilitation
• Training Facilitation
• Public Speaking
• Consulting
• Training & Development
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Change Management