Jen Kuchyak

Experience

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  Hello Sunshine

  Vice President Human Resources

  May 2023 - Jun 2024

  Hello Sunshine is a media company founded by Reese Witherspoon, focusing on changing the narrative for women by putting them at the center of every story created.

  • Led the Human Resources function, focusing on strategic HR initiatives that align with the company's mission to change the narrative for women.
  • Implemented impactful performance review processes and comprehensive employee relations strategies to foster a positive workplace culture.
  • Spearheaded workplace experience efforts, including COVID-19 return-to-office plans, enhancing employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Managed talent acquisition strategies, significantly contributing to company growth by recruiting and onboarding key talent across various departments.
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  VideoAmp

  SVP, Talent Acquisition/Management

  Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

  VideoAmp is a software and data company enhancing data-driven advertising through measurement and optimization tools across TV and digital media.

  • Successfully led the talent growth strategy, increasing the workforce by 185% in 18 months, focusing on tech, marketing, and finance hires.
  • Championed culture transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational objectives during a rapid scale from 100 to 500 employees.
  • Played a pivotal role on the leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion.
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  VideoAmp

  Vice President, Talent Acquisition/Management

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Accelerated company growth by 185% within 18 months, focusing primarily on technical, marketing, and finance hires.
  • Played a pivotal role on the leadership team, contributing to significant cultural evolution as the company scaled from 100 to 500 employees, ensuring the preservation and adaptation of the organizational culture amidst rapid growth.

• King's Hawaiian

  Director Talent Acquisition

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

  King's Hawaiian is a family-owned company best known for its Original Recipe Hawaiian Sweet Bread, offering a variety of Hawaii-inspired foods.

  • Developed and executed a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for King's Hawaiian, encompassing the restaurants, warehouses, and corporate functions.
  • Led a team overhaul, successfully reducing then rehiring the entire talent acquisition team to better align with the company's growth objectives.
  • Achieved a 185% workforce expansion at VideoAmp in 18 months, showcasing transferable skills and leadership in high-growth environments.
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  Hulu

  Director Talent Acquisition

  Jul 2016 - Apr 2020

  Hulu is a premier streaming service, offering live and on-demand TV and movies, with and without commercials.

  • Oversaw talent acquisition at Hulu during a period of exponential growth, significantly expanding the team from 300 to over 2,000 employees.
  • Personally managed the hiring of over 2,000 people, addressing high turnover and scaling the workforce to meet the company's evolving needs.
  • Implemented strategic HR and talent acquisition initiatives, contributing to Hulu's recognition as a leader in the streaming service industry.
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  Hulu

  Senior HR Business Partner

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Implemented and managed the first performance review process, establishing a foundational structure for ongoing employee evaluation and development.
  • Spearheaded initiatives in employee relations, culture development, and performance management, contributing significantly to organizational governance and workforce optimization.
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  Hulu

  HR Business Partner - Talent Advisor

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

  • Guided assigned teams through Hulu’s strategic talent processes and programs, including performance management, salary reviews, headcount planning, and succession planning.
  • Served as a trusted advisor on employee relations, engaging in performance coaching, managing performance improvement plans, and overseeing terminations/offboarding.
  • Identified trends across supported teams to recommend modifications or new talent program creations, reinforcing Hulu's high-performance culture.
  • Led the rollout of new Hulu-wide talent programs or processes, ensuring seamless integration with team dynamics and supporting organizational growth.

• HERE Technologies

  HR Business Partner

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  HERE Technologies is leading the way to a safer, greener future with its location platform integrated into over 180 million vehicles worldwide, innovating in location technology and spatial intelligence.

  • Provided proactive HR consultation to executives, managers, supervisors, and associates to improve business results through effective use of human resources expertise.
  • Assisted in facilitating organizational change initiatives, improving team effectiveness, and implementing training and development programs based on assessed business needs.
  • Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies, including needs assessment, hiring decisions, and succession planning to align with organizational goals.
  • Provided consultations on compensation plans, job evaluations, and responded to compensation-related queries to ensure equitable and competitive compensation structures.
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  Nokia (formerly NAVTEQ)

  Senior HR Generalist

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2012

  Nokia is a B2B technology innovation leader in networking, uniting the world's people, machines, and devices to unlock digital potential across industries.

  • Led workstreams to integrate benefits, systems, and policies as a project lead, facilitating seamless operations across the organization.
  • Planned and conducted new employee orientations, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and promoting a positive first impression of the corporate culture.
  • Initiated and managed the forwarding of all contractual documents to appropriate internal and external resources, streamlining administrative processes.
  • Actively contributed to employee relations matters by investigating and recommending solutions, providing coaching, counseling, and conflict resolution to both employees and managers.
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  Cengage Learning

  HR Generalist/Recruiter

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2008

  Cengage Learning is a global edtech company empowering learners with quality content and technology across various educational stages.

  • Designed and implemented effective HR and talent acquisition strategies, significantly enhancing the company's employee relations and staffing capabilities.
  • Streamlined the hiring process by integrating AI tools for job description generation, improving efficiency and accuracy in candidate selection.
  • Spearheaded the first performance review process and compensation banding for a rapidly growing division, fostering a culture of feedback and professional development.
  • Led the overhaul of HR policies and procedures, including the development of a comprehensive handbook and code of conduct, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture.

• M Squared

  Senior HR Consultant

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  M Squared Consulting, now fully integrated with SolomonEdwards, provides comprehensive financial, operational, and technology consulting services to address business challenges and create value.

  • Facilitated open enrollment benefits representations, enhancing employee understanding and access to vital health and welfare programs.
  • Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives that aligned with corporate objectives, contributing to the overall operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

• Univar USA

  Benefits Coordinator

  Aug 2004 - Jul 2007

  Univar Solutions is a global leader in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients, offering value-added services across numerous industries.

  • Managed disability events for employees, ensuring compliance with regulations and support for individual needs.
  • Implemented strategies to enhance the benefits program, contributing to overall employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Liaised with internal teams and external partners to maintain up-to-date knowledge of benefits trends and legal requirements.
  • Contributed to the development and execution of wellness initiatives, supporting employee health and well-being.