Erica Ramirez is an HR Consultant at Amplēo with deep expertise in scaling HR functions for high-growth companies, nonprofits, and public sector organizations. She builds talent strategies that move organizations from startup to enterprise, with an emphasis on operational efficiency, compliance, and measurable results. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Erica specializes in workforce optimization, HRIS migrations, and high-volume recruiting—ensuring every solution aligns with business outcomes and organizational goals.
Professional Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- HR Infrastructure & Scaling Strategy
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- HRIS Implementation & Optimization
- Compensation & Compliance Audits
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Employee Engagement & Retention
Technical Proficiencies
- HR Systems: Workday, Paylocity, Greenhouse, JazzHR, TriNet, Wurk, Helios, Gusto
- Payroll Platforms: Paychex, SparkHire
- Productivity Tools: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
- Project & People Tools: Notion
Professional Experience
HR Consultant
Amplēo HR | 2025 – Present
- Delivers right-sized HR support aligned to client growth stage and business needs
- Partners with leaders to solve high-impact people challenges with measurable ROI
- Embeds into client systems to lead end-to-end execution on hiring, compliance, and infrastructure
Senior Recruiter / HR Business Partner
Currance, Inc. | 2023 – 2025
- Built complete talent acquisition function, hiring 215+ employees during hypergrowth
- Led HRIS migration to Paylocity for 110+ staff, optimizing multivendor tech stack
- Developed scalable recruiting protocols that accelerated organizational maturity
People & Culture Manager / Acting Co-VP
GreenBiz Group | 2022 – 2023
- Promoted to executive leadership within first 30 days
- Oversaw $700K+ monthly payroll and led strategic hiring efforts during scale-up
- Audited and corrected payroll records for 33% of workforce, ensuring full compliance
HR Manager / HR Business Partner
Summit Public Schools | 2021 – 2022
- Managed HR operations for a 550+ employee network across CA and WA
- Led COVID-19 crisis response, maintaining workforce stability and compliance
- Hired 50+ educators in partnership with Premier Talent Partners
Senior HR Generalist / Acting Director
Event Horizon Technologies, Inc. | 2019 – 2020
- Recruited 35+ FTEs and implemented dual HRIS migration with zero disruption
- Achieved 100% leadership adoption of new performance system
Education & Credentials
California Law HR Specialty Credential, SHRM – 2023
M.P.A., University of Phoenix – 2018
B.S. Business Management (HR Concentration), University of Phoenix – 2015
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Erica enjoys traveling, exploring new places with her passport in hand, and spending time with friends and family.