Kate O'neill

Kate O'Neill she/her • Pittsburgh, PA • - •-• linkedin.com/in/kate-o-neill-9620aa91 • US Citizen People Operations Professional Experienced People Operations professional with 7+ years of global expertise across the USA and Ireland, specializing in talent acquisition, enhancing onboarding programs, and workplace culture initiatives. Proven track record of improving time-to-fill by 30% and increasing new hire retention by 20%. Currently seeking remote or hybrid roles where I can leverage my skills to support thriving teams and create impactful employee programs and experiences. KEY SKILLS/HIGHLIGHTS Software Skills: Asana, Canva, Excel, Google ​Workspace, Loom, Microsoft ​Office ​Tools, Notion, ServiceNow, Slack, Workday HR Expertise: Diversity ​&​​Inclusion, Employee ​Culture ​Events, Employee ​Lifecycle ​Management, Employee ​ Programs, Full ​Cycle ​HR, Full ​Cycle ​Recruitment, HRIS ​Technology, HR ​Metrics, Onboarding ​Programs, Policy ​ &​​Procedure ​Management, Recruitment ​Strategy ​&​​Employee ​Engagement, Stakeholder ​Management, Surveys, Talent ​Acquisition WORK EXPERIENCE Freelance HR Consultant • Remote, Pittsburgh, USA 2025 - Present Self Employed Provide flexible HR support and people operations consulting to mission-driven organizations and small businesses. Recent projects span nonprofit, food/bev, and wellness sectors, offering both short- and long-term engagement • Key focus areas include: Talent acquisition and onboarding strategy Performance management and employee relations support Culture-building and engagement initiatives HR process audits and policy documentation People & Operations Partner (Contract) • Dublin, Ireland 2023 - 2024 Cheeverstown House, HSE A nonprofit organization providing support and services for people with intellectual disabilities through a personcentered, community-based approach. • Proactively managed the full recruitment cycle, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires via LinkedIn recruiter and Occupop ATS. • Developed tailored training plans by collaborating with learning and development team, leading to a 15% reduction in onboarding process time, and enhancing the new hire journey • Led an HRIS system project (TimePoint), partnering with IT and department managers to enhance HR data organization and optimize employee data integrity, resulting in a 30% improvement in federal compliance and streamlined HR processes. People Operations Generalist (Contract) • Dublin, Ireland 2023 - 2023 Dublin City University A modern, research-intensive university known for its innovation, industry partnerships, and commitment to student experience and employability. • Aligned recruitment strategies with 5 diverse university stakeholders, leading to a 30% decrease in time-to-fill metrics and a more diverse workforce. • Redesigned onboarding process, decreasing new hire onboarding and induction times by 50% • Partnered with university department managers on best practice in performance management for staff in all stages of the employee lifecycle. People Program Manager, Critical Care Medicine Fellowship • Pittsburgh, PA, USA 2018 - 2021 University Of Pittsburgh Medical Centre (UPMC) A leading academic medical center and healthcare provider recognized for its cutting-edge research, patient care, and medical education. • Led a team of 14 trainees in full cycle HR, including recruitment, onboarding, compliance and stakeholder management, achieving a 25% improvement in external stakeholder accreditation. • Presented expert insights on recruitment strategies at the UPMC annual graduate medical education symposium. • Secured a budget allocation of $10k for wellness initiative workshops and activities, resulting in a 95% increase in employee participation and boosting engagement and morale. • Successfully managed 150-attendee fellowship events, enhancing attendee satisfaction and retention, ultimately boosting program engagement and impact. HR Specialist-Workday • Pittsburgh, PA, USA 2016 - 2018 Carnegie Mellon University A world-renowned research university known for its excellence in technology, engineering, and innovation across disciplines. • Served as the first point of contact for 500+ students, faculty, and staff, using systems Workday and ServiceNow to manage cases, provide business partner support, and resolve inquiries about benefits, compensation, payroll, and onboarding. • Increased compliance processes with visa regulations by 30% (F-1, J-1, H1B, TN) via Workday reports as well as implementation of comprehensive guidelines and tailored advice, reducing risks for the company EDUCATION Master Of Science Degree Human Resource Management Smurfit Business School Of University College • Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 2021 - 2022 Bachelor Of Arts Degree Double Major Communication And Spanish Seton Hill University • Greensburg, PA, USA CERTIFICATIONS Global Hiring Fundamentals Certification Deel Assoc. CIPD UK & Ireland HR Certification Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Leadership in Diversity Certification Inclusant Diversity Consulting 2011 - 2015 VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP Pittsburgh Young Professionals Professional Development Committee Member • Pittsburgh, PA Support the planning and execution of career-focused events for a diverse community of early- to mid-career professionals. Help identify and coordinate speakers, secure event locations, and contribute to process improvements that make programming more impactful and accessible.