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Community Service
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Tyra Little

Raleigh

Summary

Strategic and solutions-driven HR Operations professional with over six years of global experience in Shared Services. Proven success in leading process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering data-backed insights to empower HR and business leaders. Expertise spans across talent operations, compliance, capacity planning, and cross-regional workforce support. Adept at leveraging technology to streamline workflows, mitigate risk, and improve resource performance across global teams. Recognized for building strong partnerships across HR functions, driving scalable process enhancements, and ensuring data integrity in fast-paced, evolving environments

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Data Analyst

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
08.2022 - Current

People Data & Service Support (PDSS) Team (Aug 2024 – Present):

  • Perform global audits across HR Shared Services to identify data discrepancies, compliance gaps, and process inefficiencies.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve errors through global training, system enhancements, and targeted process improvements.
  • Partner with vendors to identify tools, resources, and reporting capabilities that support department-wide goals.
  • Own and manage capacity planning and analysis across all global regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC), using self-reported data and workforce metrics to guide leadership decision-making.
  • Collaborate with project leaders to explore capacity management best practices and integrate scalable solutions into team operations.


Talent Acquisition Operations / People Movement Team (Aug 2022 – Jul 2024):

  • Guided new hires through the post-offer process, including drafting and processing offer letters in Workday and initiating background checks.
  • Spearheaded the transition of the Form I-9 tracking and auditing process, revamping it to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reduce compliance risks.
  • Supported RIFs and reorganizations by partnering with Employee Relations to distribute and validate WARN notices and severance agreements.
  • Led a process improvement initiative on repayments (sign-on bonuses, relocation, breach of contract), partnering with stakeholders to build workflows, initiate catch-up actions, and train team members on the updated process.
  • Served as a liaison to Global Mobility to strengthen collaboration, streamline shared processes, and ensure smooth handoffs of transitioned workstreams.

People Operations Coordinator

Red Hat, Inc
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Manage and support key HR functions across the Americas region, including onboarding, global mobility, talent management, and employee relations.
  • Act as a liaison for cross-functional escalations, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up on employee inquiries.
  • Led the transition from in-person to virtual I-9 verification during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Collaborate with the Global Mobility Center of Excellence to address I-9 compliance and mobility issues.
  • Process employment verifications and manage unemployment claim requests.
  • Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Supported the deployment of new mobility strategies in partnership with the Global Mobility business leader.
  • Delivered onboarding training for new team members, enhancing team readiness and consistency.

People Operations Intern

Red Hat, Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responded to employee inquiries and supported onboarding processes in collaboration with People Operations teams.
  • Issued employment documentation for new hires.
  • Participated in organizing intern events, group interviews, and professional development sessions.
  • Contributed to various special projects, providing administrative and coordination support.

Education

Bachelor of Art - Psychology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.2019

Skills

  • New employee onboarding
  • Process adherence assurance
  • Effective solution development
  • Building and nurturing relationships
  • Adaptability to new technologies
  • Strong collaborative skills
  • Flexible in dynamic environments
  • HRIS proficiency
  • Analytical reporting skills

Accomplishments

    Key Achievements

  • Spearheaded a global transition and redesign of the Form I-9 compliance and auditing process, significantly reducing compliance risks.
  • Developed and implemented a standardized repayment process framework in collaboration with legal, HR, and external stakeholders.
  • Introduced and now lead capacity planning efforts across global regions, enabling HR leadership to make informed workforce decisions using data-driven insights.
  • Played a critical role in multiple reorganizations and RIFs, ensuring timely and accurate execution of separation documentation.
  • Led global audit initiatives to identify and correct data inconsistencies, compliance issues, and process inefficiencies across HR systems.

Community Service

Member Service Volunteer, Thrift Me Pretty, Greenville, NC, 01/01/16, 12/31/19, Volunteered with Greenville public schools and after school programs to mentor young girls and help with schoolwork., Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services., Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries., Supported program leaders with administrative support duties., Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.

Technological Proficiency

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Access
  • Outlook
  • Workday

Timeline

Human Resources Data Analyst

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
08.2022 - Current

People Operations Coordinator

Red Hat, Inc
01.2020 - 08.2022

People Operations Intern

Red Hat, Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Art - Psychology

East Carolina University
Tyra Little