Peter Terranova

About Peter Terranova

I blend HR Operations, People Systems, and Talent Acquisition experience to help organizations run more efficiently and create better employee and candidate experiences. Over the last several years, I’ve supported hiring teams, HR partners, CFOs, and business leaders with workforce planning, HR/ATS systems optimization, onboarding workflows, and data-driven reporting.I’m passionate about improving processes, building scalable systems, and strengthening communication between HR, recruiting, and the business. My experience spans Workday, UKG, Salesforce, and multiple ATS platforms with a track record of improving efficiency, reducing bottlenecks, and supporting organizational growth.I’m currently exploring opportunities in:• HR Operations• People Operations• HR Generalist roles• HRIS / HR Systems• Talent OperationsAlways happy to connect, share insights, or collaborate with other HR and People professionals.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Specialist

   ZRG

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Identified gaps in reporting visibility and built automated KPI, aging, and pipeline dashboards that improved hiring efficiency by 35% and accelerated leadership decision cycles.• Streamlined inconsistent global workflows by standardizing processes, aligning calendars across time zones, and creating communication rhythms that reduced delays and improved cross-team alignment.• Addressed slow fulfillment of critical finance and technical roles by designing targeted sourcing strategies and talent maps, resulting in 120+ successful hires and faster time-to-fill for senior roles.• Improved onboarding and compliance accuracy by restructuring workflows across Workday, UKG, and Salesforce to ensure consistent documentation and data integrity.• Strengthened operational coordination by leading bi-weekly meetings with HR, finance, and leadership, improving hiring prioritization and project readiness.• Supported executive hiring (CFO, Controller, VP Finance, SEC Reporting, IT leadership) while ensuring a compliant, structured hiring process.• Provided senior-level work leading projects and teams for stakeholders.

Education

• Wilkes University

  Bachelor's degree, Sports Managment and Marketing - Minor in Management and Leadership

  2015 — 2019