Alexa Benack

People Programs Specialist @ DriveWealth | Making Work More Human | I/O Psychology

New York, New York, United States

About

Hi there! I’m an HR professional with a background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and my experience sits at the intersection of strategy, systems, and employee experience. I am enthusiastic about enabling the identification and management of top talent through developing programming and talent strategy, as well as playing a role in creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

Experience

  • People Programs Specialist at DriveWealth
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Recruiting Operations Associate at Gemini
    Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 · 2 mos

  • Contentsquare (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Talent Operations Specialist
      Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 · 11 mos

      - Consulted a hiring process revamp using recruiting data to identify inefficiencies and improve candidate selection processes. - Led cross-functional recruiting projects and change management efforts, ensuring clear scope, stakeholder alignment, and on-time delivery. - Developed employer brand campaigns and intern engagement initiatives to elevate candidate experience and internal visibility. - Automated key recruiting operations by configuring ticketing notifications, streamlining onboarding communications, and building custom AI agents to reduce manual recruiter tasks and improve turnaround times.

    • Talent Operations Associate
      Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

      - Aided in the design and implementation of internal mobility initiatives through market research, stakeholder content development, and training iterations to improve program effectiveness. - Managed a career framework project by assessing previous frameworks, facilitating cross-functional discussions, and contributing to implementation guidelines. - Delivered the early talent learning curriculum and supported university events by preparing presentations, creating feedback surveys, and securing stakeholder buy-in. - Led the coordination of DE&I communications, developing resources and event plans. - Parental transitions handbook to assist employees and managers during parental transitions. - Facilitated employer brand workshops and developed a content strategy for career pages, internal blogs, articles, and videos, including video editing and writing. - Assisted in implementing recruitment tools and systems by creating knowledge management resources and updating recruiters, enhancing operational efficiency.

  • Human Resources Intern at Codeucate
    Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 · 7 mos

    - Screened 100+ intern candidates for appropriate job experience and extended interview offers to those qualified. - Conducted interviews with candidates for software engineering and marketing positions. - Collaborated on updating job descriptions and online volunteer postings to better reflect current company initiatives and expectations. - Organized meeting times and employee engagement activities for all 40 employees at the monthly company-wide meeting.