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Donna Arauco

@donnaarauco

I lead HR strategy, workforce operations, and talent retention across complex government and military organizations.

At Chenega Corporation, I lead HR strategy and day-to-day operations in a complex government contractor environment, partnering with executives on workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and organizational priorities. I supervise and develop HR teams through coaching and process improvements that increased department productivity by 50% without additional headcount.

I've supported workforces ranging from 1,600 to more than 15,000 personnel across Chenega, the U.S. Army, National Security Agency, and U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command. My work includes benefits and leave administration, FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, talent management, retention, labor relations, HR analytics, policy interpretation, and workforce attrition analysis.

I'm a SHRM-CP certified U.S. Army Veteran who builds practical HR programs, develops teams, and helps leaders strengthen readiness, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Human Resources Manager

Current

Chenega Corporation

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Leads HR strategy and daily operations in a government contractor environment, partnering with executives on workforce and compliance priorities. Supervises HR team, increasing productivity by 50% without adding headcount.

HR Strategy Employee Relations Compliance Benefits Administration Process Improvement Coaching Leadership

Human Resources Generalist

Chenega Corporation

Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 (8 months)

Led a team of HR administrators supporting over 3,000 employees worldwide across multiple subsidiaries and government contracts. Managed HR programs including workers' compensation, FMLA, disability, and absence management.

HR Administration Benefits Administration Workers’ Compensation FMLA ADA Absence Management HR Reporting

Senior Human Resources Specialist

130th Engineer Brigade

Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Provided comprehensive HR support to approximately 1,600 military and civilian personnel. Partnered with senior leaders to develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

HR Support Policy Development Quality Control Operational Readiness

Senior Human Resources Operations

8th Theater Sustainment Command

Jun 2019 - Jun 2022 (3 years)

Served as a senior leader supporting 2,550 personnel, managing retention and attrition programs. Directed 15 personnel and trained senior leaders on employee retention.

Retention Management Training Leadership

Director of Human Capital Management

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command

Sep 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 9 months)

Coordinated daily operations for 10,000 personnel across 17 departments, providing technical guidance on HR matters. Designed and implemented an employee exchange program to enhance talent management.

Human Capital Management Talent Management Program Design Coordination

Senior Human Resources Specialist

National Security Agency

Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Provided HR and administration support to 1,700 personnel across 23 locations worldwide. Advised senior leaders on retention and recruiting programs, and promoted employee development programs.

HR Support Retention Recruitment Employee Development

Director of Human Capital Management

7th Infantry Division

Jul 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 1 month)

Managed daily operations of retention and acquisition programs for over 15,000 members. Provided analysis of workforce attrition and developed training on retention and HR metrics.

Retention Management Acquisition Training Analysis