Karla Porter

Senior HR Business Partner

Professional Overview
Karla Porter is a seasoned HR Business Partner with extensive experience driving strategic HR initiatives and supporting organizational growth. With a proven track record in the financial services industry, she specializes in aligning HR practices with business objectives to enhance employee engagement, performance, and productivity.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Senior HR Business Partner at ACI Worldwide, Karla is responsible for partnering with business leaders to develop and implement comprehensive HR solutions. She actively contributes to talent management, employee relations, and organizational development strategies, ensuring the company's human capital aligns with its strategic priorities. Karla's collaborative approach and data-driven insights have made her a trusted advisor, driving measurable improvements in workforce efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Karla held progressive positions at ACI Worldwide, serving as an HR Business Partner and, earlier, as a Senior HR Advisor at Voya Financial. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a talent for identifying and addressing complex HR challenges, implementing best-in-class HR practices, and fostering positive employee-employer relationships. Karla's diverse experience and adaptability have enabled her to navigate change and deliver impactful HR solutions across various organizations.

Academic Background
Karla holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Georgia, where she graduated with honors. Her academic achievements and continuous professional development have equipped her with a deep understanding of HR principles, employment law, and strategic business partnering.

Areas of Expertise

• Talent acquisition and management

• Employee engagement and retention

• Performance management and development

• Compensation and benefits administration

• Organizational design and change management

• HR policy and compliance

• Strategic HR business partnering

Professional Impact
In her previous role at ACI Worldwide, Karla played a pivotal role in developing and implementing a comprehensive employee training and development program, which resulted in a 20% increase in internal promotions and a 15% reduction in voluntary turnover. Additionally, she spearheaded the implementation of a new performance management system, leading to a 30% improvement in employee performance ratings and a significant increase in manager and employee satisfaction.

Conclusion
Karla Porter's extensive HR expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of delivering measurable business impact make her a valuable asset to any organization. Her unwavering commitment to aligning HR practices with business objectives and her ability to foster a positive, engaged, and high-performing workforce position her as a trusted HR leader and strategic business partner.