Michelle Willison

About Michelle Willison

As a dynamic HR Leader, I bring an operational mindset and contagious energy to building talent strategies that drive business growth. With over 20 years of experience leading high-performing teams in fast-paced, people-centric environments, I specialize in turning talent challenges into measurable competitive advantages.My expertise lies in bridging the gap between frontline operations and executive strategy. I design and implement enterprise-wide recruitment systems, scalable training programs, and data-driven learning initiatives that are rooted in real-world operational needs. What sets me apart is my ability to translate business objectives into effective workforce solutions—whether that means building robust talent pipelines, championing leadership development, or leveraging HR analytics to inform decision-making.I thrive on creating agile and engaging workplaces where both the business and its people succeed. My mission is to merge a genuine \"people-first\" philosophy with scalable, data-driven HR practices to foster resilient and high-achieving organizations.

Experience

1. Recruitment and Training Manager

   Breckenridge Grand Vacations

   Jan 2025 — Present · Breckenridge, CO, US

   In my role, I\'ve hit the ground running to enhance our talent acquisition processes through practical, impactful improvements. Using Paylocity ATS, I\'ve begun streamlining our recruitment workflows to create a more efficient candidate experience while maintaining strict compliance with employment regulations. A key focus has been supporting our bilingual recruiter through collaborative coaching as we work to strengthen our hiring pipeline together.I\'m currently implementing data-informed strategies to help optimize our recruitment efforts, paying close attention to what the numbers tell us about sourcing and hiring effectiveness. One of my first initiatives has been refreshing aspects of our onboarding program to better reflect company culture. Through regular collaboration with department leaders, I\'m working to align our talent strategies with immediate business needs taking a hands-on approach to build strong foundations for HR\'s growth partnership across the organization.

Education

• The University of Texas at El Paso

  Communication and Media Studies