Sophie Engels
@sophieengels
People & Talent Operations leader driving scalable HR programs and measurable retention improvements.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a proactive People & Talent Operations professional with 6+ years of HR experience focused on onboarding, employee lifecycle management, scaling teams, and engagement. I thrive in fast-paced, remote environments and prioritize process improvement and excellent employee experiences.
In my current role I streamlined HR operations, migrated systems to BambooHR, applied regression analysis to inform development initiatives, and administered over 5,000 hiring assessments, contributing to a marked increase in retention and headcount growth across multiple businesses.
I consistently deliver measurable results — reducing recruiting and HR spend, driving significant retention gains, and exceeding hiring quotas — while working cross-functionally to build values-driven, scalable programs that foster positive company culture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
People Operations Manager
GG Advisors LLC
May 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Streamlined HR operations and migrated HRIS to BambooHR, reduced recruiting and HR costs by over $36K annually, and increased employee retention from 49.6% to 89.8% while growing headcount 74% (77 to 134) across parent and five subsidiaries.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
RJR Partners
Oct 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Placed high-quality hires for startups and growth companies with an average time-to-hire of 11 days, a 94.87% offer acceptance rate, and a 5:1 submission-to-placement ratio, setting a record 17-day placement.
Led people operations for a 1,400+ tenant building, resolved 89.7% of tenant service requests within 48 hours, and improved team satisfaction by 15.4% through enhanced employee relations and operational processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Science, Anthropology and Psychology
2015 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Science with majors in Anthropology and Psychology and a minor in Sociology between August 2015 and May 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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