Tiffany Aquila

About Tiffany Aquila

Strategic partner with experience driving HR strategy and organizational development, I’m passionate about building workplaces where people and performance thrive together. I have aligned innovative and technical culture with strong, people-centered leadership. My background in HR transformation—spanning talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee engagement, compliance, and operations has consistently led to measurable improvements in retention, productivity, and leadership effectiveness.I am now seeking opportunities to bring this PE-informed, strategic HR approach to organizations that value transformation and sustainable growth.​

Experience

1. Senior Global Director, HR Operations & Talent Solutions

   Current Lighting

   Feb 2022 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

   HR leader with experience in private equity–backed organizations, partnering with sponsors and executives to align people strategy with value-creation goals and rapid growth. I focus on upgrading leadership, strengthening performance and rewards, and building cultures that improve retention, engagement, and operational efficiency. Currently seeking opportunities to bring this strategic, results-oriented HR approach to organizations that value transformation and sustainable growth.

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Master of Science (MS), Labor Relations and Human Resources

  2002 — 2004

• Lake Erie College

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2016 — 2017

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting
• Sourcing
• Talent Management
• Team Building
• Interviews
• Sales
• Technical Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• New Business Development
• College Recruiting
• Leadership
• Cold Calling
• Account Management
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Temporary Placement
• Training
• Human Resources
• Deferred Compensation
• Interviewing