Marnie Robbins

Head Of People Operations (Contract)

Argyle, United States

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present
2 years 2 months

Head Of People Operations (Contract)

Resolve Pay

  • Continued in a contractual role to support HR and people function operations.
Apr 2023 - Present
2 years 4 months

Founder

Vibe Hrc, LLC

  • Fractional people operations for startups and small businesses.
  • Helped maximize people potential while minimizing people operations hassle.
  • Provided services such as standing up people operations functions, setting up a people technology stack, and functioning as fractional people operations leadership for companies.
Apr 2022 - May 2023
1 year 2 months

Head Of People Operations

Resolve Pay

  • Pioneering Head of People Operations for a series A Fintech start-up to build and oversee HR and people functions end-to-end.
  • Consulted the CEO staff team on the evolution of the organization, culture, and people-first processes to prepare for Series B raise.
Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
5 months

Head Of People

Podsights

  • First Head of People hire for a fast-growth, fully distributed start-up, standing up the HR and people function through the entire employee life cycle.
  • Consulted the executive team on the evolution of the organization, culture, and people-first processes in preparation for growth and potential acquisition.
  • Played a key role as a core leadership member through a highly successful acquisition process.
Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
1 year 9 months

Head Of People

Buxton Co.

  • Introduced executive-level presence to lead People initiatives at a transformative time for the company.
  • Guided the senior leadership team during the company’s transition from services-oriented to technology-focused.
  • Oversaw efforts in human resources, recruiting, diversity & inclusion, learning & development, and various cultural initiatives.
  • Transitioned a team of over 120 people from in-office to a fully distributed, remote-based team using expertise in communication strategies for virtual environments.
Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
5 months

People Operations Manager

App Academy

  • Served as a thought partner and advisor to the Leadership Team developing People Operations function and programs in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Created a global remote work guidebook and fostered transformation to a remote-first culture.
  • Managed talent acquisition and recruiting.
Dec 2018 - Oct 2019
11 months

Director Of People & Culture

Koddi, Inc.

  • First HR leader for a fast-growing, distributed technology company with locations in 5 U.S. cities and Germany.
  • Strategic partner on the senior leadership team, ensuring business initiatives were leveraged for high growth.
  • Implemented a continuous performance management system and employee net promoter score (eNPS) process.
  • Developed leadership development programs and career development roadmaps.
  • Built and managed a People & Culture team under the principles of “find them, grow them, keep them”.
  • Revised recruiting procedures and implemented various automation efforts.
Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
11 months

Human Resources Manager

Koddi, Inc.

  • Supported recruiting, people management, and process improvement initiatives in a distributed technology environment.
Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
7 months

Consultant/Freelance

HR Creative

  • Delivered freelance services including employer branding and company culture consultation, HR services and technology consultation, document preparation, and culture-based recruiting.
Oct 2013 - Jun 2017
3 years 9 months

Director Of Human Resources

Cartegraph Systems, Inc.

  • Key senior leadership member for ensuring alignment of business goals and employee engagement.
  • Reinvigorated HR function from administrative to people-centric.
  • Redesigned policies and enabled management to lead effectively.
  • Sourced high-quality technical candidates, reducing time-to-hire from 53 to 40 days in a year.
  • Utilized technology for agile performance management and streamlined HR operations.
Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
3 months

Employee Development & Recruitment Manager

Cartegraph Systems, Inc.

  • Focused on enhancing recruitment processes and employee development strategies in support of business growth.
Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
2 years 6 months

Human Resources Director

Hcr Manorcare, Inc.

  • Oversaw HR strategies and operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
1 year 8 months
Dubuque, United States

Administrative & Event Coordinator

Dubuque Regional Humane Society

Jul 2008 - Apr 2009
10 months
Montrose, United States

Project Coordinator

Geode Resource, Conservation & Development, Inc.

Jan 2004 - Jun 2008
4 years 6 months

Director Of Human Resources

Detroit Tool Metal Products

  • Directed HR operations and supported strategic initiatives for organizational growth.
Jan 2004 - Nov 2004
11 months

Human Resources Assistant

Detroit Tool Metal Products

  • Assisted in recruitment, onboarding, and administrative HR functions.

Bachelor of Science (Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration)

Western Illinois University

Received Professional of the Year award from Tri-State Human Resources Association in 2015.

Summary

As a curious, emotionally intelligent, and creative senior leader, I have over 15 years of experience in people operations for small to medium-sized businesses. My expertise lies in building and overseeing people functions end-to-end, supporting companies in their evolution, and fostering a people-first culture.

Languages

English
Elementary

Education

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Science · Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration · United States