Stephanie Manzelli: Balancing Tech with the Human Side of HR

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In this conversation, Adam Posner interviews Stephanie Manzelli, the SVP of People, Talent, DEI at employ, discussing the intersection of HR and technology. They explore the challenges of balancing technology with the human aspect of HR, the importance of effective communication in recruitment processes, and the evolving role of HR business partners. Stephanie shares insights on candidate experience, feedback mechanisms, and the future of HR tech, particularly the integration of AI. The discussion also discusses employee engagement strategies in a hybrid work environment and practical tips for attending industry events. Stephanie Manzelli is a seasoned and dynamic HR executive who partners with leadership teams to develop ongoing strategic priorities that influence and guide employees to improve business outcomes. Before joining Employ, Stephanie held several leadership roles across retail, insurance, technology, and software. She most recently served as Vice President of people and culture at SmartBear. Stephanie has expertise in employee engagement, HR Strategy, learning and development, talent acquisition, employee relations, and total rewards, as well as a track record of coaching in areas of transformational leadership, team building, and managing change with proven success in marrying the needs of business and employees on a global scale. Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmanzelli/ Check out employ: https://www.employinc.com/ We thank HireRoad for supporting these episodes of #thePOZcast at HR Tech 2024, Las Vegas! HireRoad is a leading global HR solutions provider spanning recruitment, onboarding, learning, and analytics software. Driven by PeopleInsight by HireRoad, our best-in-class people analytics solution, we unify disparate HR datasets to provide businesses with actionable insights within a record five days. Our mission is to help our customers maximize the impact of their HR technology through a deeper understanding and optimization of their most significant investment– their people. HireRoad empowers HR teams through data-driven insights, customized support from our team of experts, and a transparent, cost-effective approach to meet companies where they are at in their people data journey. For more, please visit hireroad.com/poz. Thanks for listening. Please follow us on Instagram @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. For more, please visit www.thePOZcast.com. Takeaways - Stephanie is passionate about her role in HR tech. - Effective communication is crucial in recruitment processes. - Candidates should ask about success criteria in their roles. - Feedback should be actionable and constructive. - AI should be seamlessly integrated into HR processes. - Engagement strategies must be tailored to different departments. - Recruiters play a vital role in understanding market perceptions. - Total rewards should encompass more than just salary. - The HR business partner role is evolving and essential. - Comfortable footwear is key for attending conventions.

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