Juliana R.
People and Culture Specialist @Ford Foundation
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WORK HISTORY
People and Culture Specialist @Ford Foundation
New York, NY, US
EDUCATION
Baruch College
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
LaGuardia Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT JULIANA R.
I am a People and Culture professional dedicated to the idea that an organization’s impact is only as strong as the culture that supports its people. Throughout my career at organizations ranging from high-growth healthcare to global tech and philanthropy, I have focused on creating work environments where employees don\'t just perform—they thrive.My approach to HR is built on the belief that empathy and operational excellence are not mutually exclusive. Whether I am managing the full employee lifecycle for 135+ team members or scaling complex recruitment operations, I strive to build systems that reduce administrative friction while deepening human connection.How I drive impact:Culture & Connection: I specialize in fostering a genuine sense of belonging and psychological safety. From modernizing onboarding to increase new hire satisfaction by 25%, to advocating for inclusive decision-making, I am passionate about building cultures rooted in mutual respect.Strategic Growth & Coaching: I view professional development as a core pillar of retention. I partner with leaders to move beyond \"check-the-box\" reviews, focusing instead on meaningful goal-setting and creating stretch opportunities that align individual career growth with organizational missions.Operational Architecture: I enjoy \"looking under the hood\" to streamline workflows. I’ve successfully reduced leave processing times by 35% and optimized recruitment trackers for hundreds of candidates, ensuring that HR processes are efficient, transparent, and supportive.Mission-Driven Advocacy: I bridge the gap between high-level organizational values and the daily employee experience. I use data not just for compliance, but as a diagnostic tool to identify signs of burnout and help leadership protect team well-being.I am a firm believer in respect, transparency, and continuous learning. My goal is to ensure that internal practices—how we treat each other, how we communicate, and how we grow—are as principled and impactful as the work we do in the world.Core Competencies: Employee Engagement & Empowerment | Strategic Onboarding | Organizational Excellence | Talent Development | Employee Relations | Workforce Analytics | HRIS (Workday, PeopleSoft, gHire).
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