Ashley Acosta

About Ashley Acosta

I’m an HR Director and Head of People Operations who genuinely enjoys building meaningful connections while also building the systems that help organizations grow. I thrive in high-growth environments where I can create structure from the ground up, designing HR functions, processes, and people strategies that support both the business and the people behind it.I operate as a bridge between leadership and teams, translating vision into clear, scalable HR operations across workforce planning, compliance, performance management, and organizational design. I’ve led full HR functions end-to-end in multi-site environments, owning everything from recruiting and employee relations to payroll, compensation, and compliance.I care deeply about creating workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered — but I also believe the strongest cultures are built through clarity, accountability, and strong leadership. For me, it’s never just about HR… it’s about building environments where people and performance grow together.

Experience

1. HR Director

   URBN Dental Implants & Invisalign

   Sep 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Lead the full HR function as a standalone HR Director for a multi-state workforce, driving end-to-end people operations including employee lifecycle management, payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR policy development. Spearhead and direct recruiting and workforce planning across departments, ensure adherence to federal and multi-state employment laws with international exposure, and manage employee relations, performance management, and leadership coaching. Build and scale compensation, engagement, training, and career development programs while optimizing HR systems and processes in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Education

• Baylor University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2015