Rachel Murakonda

About Rachel Murakonda

I’m a people-first operator who loves turning big, messy ideas into clear, executable plans—and making sure the humans involved actually enjoy the process.Over the past 8+ years, I’ve worked at the intersection of HR, operations, and project management, helping growing organizations bring structure to their people initiatives without losing flexibility. I’ve led everything from HRIS implementations and engagement programs to workforce planning, performance frameworks, and cross-functional rollouts—often acting as the calm, organized glue between HR leadership and the business.What I do best:• Build lightweight systems that help teams prioritize, track, and deliver meaningful HR work• Translate strategy into action (and action into results leadership can actually see)• Partner across Finance, Talent, IT, and Operations to get things done smoothly• Balance structure with adaptability in fast-moving, high-growth environmentsI’m especially energized by roles where I can create clarity, drive momentum, and improve the employee experience at scale—whether that means standing up a people-focused PMO, leading high-impact HR projects, or helping teams navigate change with confidence.If you like thoughtful execution, clear communication, and HR that actually works in the real world, we’ll probably get along just fine.

Experience

1. People Partner

   Same Page HR

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Same Page HR offers in-the-weeds people operations support for small businesses.Partners directly with Founders and CEOs to support as a Fractional Human Resources Representative.

Education

• Baker College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Western Michigan University

  Graduate Certificate

• Western Michigan University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)