Jennifer Belsha

Director of HR Technologies & Analytics/ HR Operations / HR Data Management / Director Organizational Effectiveness / Learning & Development / People and Culture / Career Coach

Role
Director, Human Capital Management at Alera Group, Inc.
Location
Plainfield, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Jennifer Belsha

I\'m a forward-thinking and results-driven People leader and coach with 9+ years of experience optimizing HR systems, leading high-impact teams, and scaling people strategies across complex, fast-paced organizations. I specialize in aligning HR tech with business outcomes, driving data-informed decision-making, and building inclusive, people-first cultures.In parallel, I serve as a career and leadership coach, helping individuals navigate transitions, build confidence, and create lives that align with their purpose. My coaching approach is grounded in empathy, accountability, and strategy—helping clients uncover clarity, shift limiting beliefs, and take intentional steps toward their goals.Whether guiding organizations through continuous improvement of people programs/systems or coaching individuals toward personal growth, I thrive at the intersection of systems thinking and human connection.Talent Management | Learning & Development | Employee Engagement• Designed and launched a fast-track training program for supply chain employees• Led enterprise-wide and pulse global engagement surveys• Oversaw performance management, succession planning, and 9-box talent reviews• Provided mentoring and coaching across all levels• Developed and rolled out a comprehensive new hire onboarding program• Known for clear, effective communication across all organizational levels• Trusted cross-functional partner in driving strategic HR initiativesHR Technology | People Analytics | Data & Privacy• Led global HRIS initiatives, including implementation and optimization of SAP SuccessFactors• Experienced in data governance, GDPR, and data privacy best practices• Built HR dashboards and metrics focused on organizational, talent, and DEI & B outcomes• Advocate for data literacy and insights-driven decision making• Ensured payroll & benefits are being delivered to expectations through the HCMProcess Improvement | Organizational Development• Championed continuous improvement for simple, scalable, and reliable HR delivery• Built business case and secured executive buy-in for global HCM implementation• Designed blueprints for core HR processes including onboarding, promotions, and offboardingSpecialties: Enterprise Thinking, End to End Processes, Scalable HR Tech Strategy, Coaching for Career Clarity or Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, DEI, or Culture Transformation, HCM/HRIS Optimization & Change EnablementTech Skills: Data Management & Security, SAS, SQL, UNIX, Tableau, Power BI, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, UKG, Kronos, PROSCI, ADKAR

Experience

  1. Director, Human Capital Management

    Alera Group, Inc.

    Jun 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

    UKG post-implementation support, built an HRIS team with clear roles and responsibilities, supported multiple integrations, partnered with UKG partner, stood up routine audits, and working to streamline and automate the onboarding process.

Education

  • Lewis University

    Master of Arts - MA, Organizational Leadership

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    BS, Information Decision Sciences

    2000

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