Gabriella Leeser

About Gabriella Leeser

People Operations and HR professional with 10+ years of experience supporting high-growth technology companies. Experience across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR compliance, HRIS implementation, and recruiting. Known for building scalable HR programs and partnering closely with leaders to support team growth and navigate organizational change.

Experience

1. People Operations Manager

   Edge Delta

   Apr 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Manage end-to-end HR operations for U.S. and international employees, ensuring compliance across the full employee lifecycle- Design and optimize onboarding, offboarding, policies, and HR processes to improve employee experience and efficiency- Lead onboarding strategy to drive faster integration, productivity, and cultural alignment- Oversee compensation, benefits, multi-state payroll, and launched the company’s first 401(k) program-Partner with leadership on performance management, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning- Advise managers on employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance issues, and policy guidance- Manage RIFs, leave programs, and sensitive employee matters with a compliant, people-first approach- Led HRIS migration from Gusto to Rippling, improving workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency- Support hiring efforts and contribute to SOC 2 compliance and cross-functional initiatives

Education

• Sonoma State University

  Bachelors of Arts, Communication Studies focus in Public Relations and Radio Broadasting

  2008 — 2012