Grace Gunnels Garcia

About Grace Gunnels Garcia

I am a forward-thinking, results-driven HR professional with diverse experience centered on strategic impact and operational excellence. I excel at aligning people, culture, and business goals to drive success. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to shape HR programs in fast-paced, global landscapes.My ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions allows me to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, while my strong attention to detail ensures high-quality outcomes. I thrive in dynamic environments, adapting quickly to changing priorities to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable results.My expertise spans:• HR Business Partner: Partnering with leaders to develop talent strategies, improve retention, and enhance workforce planning.• HR Generalist Functions: Managing employee relations, performance management, and HR operations for large, dynamic teams.• Talent Acquisition & Campus Recruiting: Building high-impact recruiting programs to attract early-career talent.• Employee Experience & Engagement: Using data insights from employee surveys and industry benchmarks to attract top talent and strengthen employee engagement.

Experience

1. Employee Experience Programs & Operations

   Accenture

   Mar 2021 — Present · NJ, US

   Lead cross-functional collaboration and end-to-end project management for complex HR initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, seamless execution, and measurable improvements in company culture, talent strategy, and employee experience.• Collaborate with business stakeholders, HR leadership, and marketing teams to strategize and execute employer branding and workplace recognition initiatives, ensuring alignment with employee engagement, brand perception, and employer reputation.• Analyze HR data, employee listening insights, employee engagement surveys, and industry benchmarks to identify trends, inform policy enhancements, and drive continuous improvement in employee experience, DEI initiatives, and retention strategies.• Design and implement structured workflows, toolkits, and best-practice frameworks to enhance HR operational efficiency, streamline processes, and drive consistency across teams.• Prepare executive-level reports and data-driven presentations, synthesizing key performance metrics, industry benchmarks, and engagement insights to support HR leadership decision-making and workforce strategy.• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strategic partnerships to enhance talent initiatives, employer branding, and workforce development programs.• Partner with marketing, communications, and HR teams to craft compelling narratives for annual reports, award submissions, and external publications, effectively showcasing HR initiatives, workforce trends, and employer branding efforts.

Education

• Cornell University

  Accenture/ILR School Global HR Academy Certification, Human Resources Development

• La Salle University

  Master of Science - MS, Human Capital Development

• Saint Joseph's University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources, Communication Studies