Karnishia Funderburk

About Karnishia Funderburk

HR Business Partner and People Program Manager with 9+ years of experience driving talent strategies, organizational effectiveness, and workforce analytics across Fortune 100 organizations.I specialize in HR business partnership, program management, and workforce analytics—helping organizations navigate complex people challenges through data-driven insights and change leadership. My background spans roles at JPMorgan Chase and Lockheed Martin, where I\'ve partnered with senior leaders to execute large-scale HR initiatives, build scalable solutions, and align talent strategies with business goals.What I Bring: HR Business Partnership – Proven ability to advise leaders on talent strategy, performance management, and organizational effectiveness Program & Change Management – PMP and PROSCI certified, with experience leading enterprise-wide HR transformation initiatives Workforce Analytics – Expert in translating data into actionable insights using Tableau, Excel, and HRIS platforms Strategic Execution – Track record of delivering results in fast-paced, matrixed environments supporting employeesI\'m passionate about creating environments where people thrive and organizations achieve their most ambitious goals. Whether it\'s designing leadership development programs, driving change readiness, or building data infrastructure to inform workforce decisions, I approach every challenge with strategic thinking and a focus on measurable impact.Currently seeking: Senior HRBP or HR Program Manager opportunities where I can leverage my business partnership background, analytical capabilities, and program leadership to drive meaningful organizational outcomes.

Experience

1. Senior HR Change Management Lead & Program Manager

   Lockheed Martin

   Feb 2023 — Present

   Led HR transformation initiatives and change management for 1,300+ HR employees and global employees. Partner with senior HR leadership and cross-functional teams to drive adoption of new HR systems, processes, and strategic initiatives.Key Contributions- Partner with HR leadership to drive change readiness for major HR compliance initiatives, including stakeholder engagement strategy, communication planning, and organizational impact assessment- Lead quarterly information series for 1,300+ HR employees providing strategic updates on HR transformation products- Build and maintain executive-facing risk management framework, analyzing monthly risk submissions from 15+ HR product teams- Design program governance tools including project checklists, process documentation, and reporting dashboards- Developed HR Transformation Connect site enabling seamless resource access across the HR community

Education

• Syracuse University

  Master's degree

  2018

• Syracuse University

  Bachelor’s Degree