Paula Elsinghorst

About Paula Elsinghorst

As a change management professional, I am passionate about providing value through change management by using processes and tools beyond the typical communications and training plans. It’s important to me to understand the true nature of the changes an organization is making, including the details of what is changing and why. It is also important for me to learn the intended business outcomes expected as a result of the change. When creating a change management strategy, my strength is thinking beyond the obvious and immediate stakeholders of the change. For example, who will be impacted upstream and downstream by this change? To what extent will customers and vendors be impacted by this change? These questions can uncover elements critical for a successful change strategy and plan. I also believe in creating customized change plans for different groups of stakeholders, depending on the type and degree of impact they will experience as a result of the change. Through my extensive experience leading change, I have learned to look deeper and uncover what others may miss. Finally, change management does not stop when a change is launched. I am passionate about sustaining change through high-performance performance management practices and committed leadership.In me, you find a change management partner who is: Courageous. I am ready to take on complex, difficult, or unconventional challenges. Resilient. Being able to bounce back from setbacks and move forward is critical and sets an example for others who find change frustrating. Detail-oriented. I take the time to dig deeper and find root causes and details that others may not take the time for or have the patience to discover. Creative Solution Finder. I enjoy looking beyond the obvious to find innovative paths forward. Lifelong Learner. I continue to learn and strengthen my value proposition for the organizations I serve.INDUSTRY-LEADING CERTIFICATIONSCertified in Prosci change process and ADKAR toolsCertified in Prosci Train-the-Trainer for: Change Management Practitioner Program Change Management Program for Managers Change Management Sponsor Briefing Change Management Employee Orientation Delivering Project Results WorkshopChange Leadership Certificate from Cornell UniversitySenior Professional in Human Resources | SPHR CertificationWorkPlace Big Five Profile™ Administrator & Consultant

Experience

1. Senior Human Resources Manager

   Tomric

   Feb 2025 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   I am a one-person HR Department, responsible and accountable for all human resources functions throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Utilize Paylocity for payroll, benefits, performance, training, and HRIS tasks. Also provide internal coaching using a variety of coaching methodologies.

Education

• Georgia State University

  Master's degree, Management

• St. Bonaventure University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

• Canisius University

  Master's degree, Education