Kara Allison
Human Resources and People & Culture Operations Manager | Driving Scalable HR Systems, Employee Experience, Compliance | SaaS, Private Equity, International Growth | Hospitality, Start Ups, Brand Development
- Role
- Global Human Resources Manager and People\'s Manager at Rightcrowd
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kara Allison
Experienced HR/People\'s professional with a strong background in talent management…
Experience
Global Human Resources Manager and People\'s Manager
Apr 2024 — Present · US
Leading HR & Talent Strategy in a Global, Private Equity-Backed Tech CompanyAs a Global Talent & People Operations Manager, I lead HR strategy, talent acquisition, payroll & benefits, and compliance across multiple international regions. I work closely with leadership, finance, and IT to optimize processes, enhance employee experience, and implement scalable HR solutions in a private equity-backed environment that supports business growth and operational efficiency.1. Led and maintained org transitions to PEO and EOR vendor management to transition from in-house entities to compliant global workforce solutions.2. Directed full-cycle recruiting (domestic & international), achieved average time-to-fill of 23 days U.S./ 28 days internationally3. Implemented and optimized HRIS/ATS systems (Rippling, LinkedIn Recruiter, JazzHR, integrated job boards)4. Maintained regulatory compliance across jurisdictions (FLSA, I-9, SOX, GDPR, ISO standards), supported audits, and collaborated with Finance/Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy, tax filings, and risk mitigation5. Built and maintained HR policies, procedures, and compliance programs (ISO, I-9, H-1B sponsorship), creating employee handbooks, SOPs, training materials, and self-service guides.6. Managed performance management cycles including 9-box assessments, engagement surveys, succession planning, and salary benchmarking.7. Owned and processed end-to-end payroll and benefits globally (U.S, Australia, Belgium, Philippines, India, Canada), ensuring compliance with multi-country tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory reporting; introduced 401(k), managed open enrollment, life changes, accruals, and vendor relationships.8. Reported to PE stakeholders weekly; developed board decks on People & Culture metrics, workforce planning, and HR initiatives.
Education
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor's of Arts and Science, Psychology
Coppell High School
High School Diploma
2008 — 2012
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology/Criminology
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