Candace Hall Chirigos
@candacehallchirigos
Results-driven HR and Program/Product Management professional
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned HR and Program/Product Management professional with 8 years of experience at Amazon, I have a proven track record of driving results and improving processes. My expertise lies in product management, program management, and HR centralization, with a strong focus on employee experience and customer satisfaction. I have successfully led multiple projects, including the development of an automatic meeting scheduler and the creation of an internal grievance program, resulting in significant cost savings and process improvements.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to partner with business and technology stakeholders, prioritize requirements, and influence technology sprint planning meetings. I am a strong communicator and have a proven ability to train and develop teams, with a focus on leadership development and talent succession planning.
I am a results-driven professional with a passion for data analysis and process improvement. I am excited to leverage my skills and experience to drive business results and improve the employee experience in my next role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Product Manager
Amazon.com
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)
Led the development of the Automatic Scheduler product for Amazon's North America Appeals team, enhancing scheduling efficiency and reducing HR intervention time significantly. Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and troubleshoot issues, while also conducting User Acceptance Testing.
Senior Program Manager
Amazon.com
Jul 2021 - Jul 2024 (3 years)
Developed and implemented a new internal grievance program that streamlined the appeals process, resulting in significant cost savings and improved employee experience. Led the transition from paper to digital processes and trained thousands of HR professionals.
Senior Human Resources Centralization Manager
Amazon.com
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)
Oversaw the launch of HR Cases Centralization in multiple European countries, enhancing HR service delivery. Managed strategic communications and customer satisfaction initiatives while leading a team through significant transitions.
Human Resources Regional Center Manager II
Amazon.com
Sep 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Managed the launch of HR Centralization in Southern Europe, developed training programs for HR leaders, and implemented performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency across multiple regions.
Human Resources Business Partner
Amazon.com
Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Collaborated with operations leaders to improve compliance and retention rates within the fulfillment center network. Led talent development initiatives and enhanced attendance engagement through strategic partnerships.
Senior Human Resources Assistant
Amazon.com
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Managed onboarding initiatives for new leaders and implemented policies that improved productivity and operational savings across fulfillment centers. Coordinated mass recruitment efforts during peak seasons.
Human Resources Intern
Amazon.com
Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 (0 months)
Assisted HR management with scheduling, benefits administration, and employee accommodations while gaining exposure to HR operations in a dynamic environment.
Human Resources Intern
Westmoreland Community Action
Apr 2014 - May 2014 (1 month)
Developed a marketing proposal for the HR department to enhance engagement and showcase departmental successes.
Human Resources Intern
Aggressive Grinding Services, Inc.
Apr 2014 - May 2014 (1 month)
Shadowed HR professionals and assisted with administrative tasks, gaining foundational knowledge in HR core competencies.
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