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Emely Manda

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People & Culture operations leader at CuriOdyssey who co-led a Paylocity rollout that cut payroll processing time by about 20%.

United States
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At CuriOdyssey, I lead People Operations for 70 employees, covering payroll, benefits, onboarding, leave administration, employee support, compliance, and HRIS governance.

I co-led the Paylocity implementation and optimization, modernizing workflows across payroll, onboarding, benefits, and performance management. Through workflow redesign and standardized processes, I reduced payroll processing time by approximately 20%.

I designed and launched a structured performance management program in Paylocity with 360-degree feedback, SMART goals, self-assessments, peer feedback, and manager training. I also create practical staff learning opportunities and resources that support employee connection and clarity.

At Better Holdco Better.com), I supported BetterCover's operational expansion through recruiting, agent development, and scalable onboarding and training. Earlier, at State Farm and Kirk A. Hawkins Insurance Services, I worked in insurance sales, account management, risk analysis, and agency operations.

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Senior Manager of Finance & Operations

CuriOdyssey

Sep 2023 - Present (3 years)

Lead People Operations for 70 employees, overseeing payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, employee support, HR compliance, and HRIS governance. Co-lead Paylocity implementation and optimization, reducing payroll processing time by approximately 20%.

Better Holdco (Better.com) logoBB

Operations Associate, Sales Enablement & Team Lead

Feb 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Led sales enablement and team development for BetterCover's insurance organization, equipping newly hired agents with tools, structure, and coaching for faster productivity. Designed and delivered onboarding and learning programs covering insurance products, consultative sales, compliance, and CRM workflows.

Education

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CC

Cañada College

Marine Biology

Studied Marine Biology at Cañada College.

BS

Burlingame High School

High School Diploma, Biology

Graduated from Burlingame High School with AP Biology.

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