Christina Bentz

Christina Bentz, PHR, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Christina currently works at GroundTruth, where they hold the position of Associate Director, People Operations since July 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Manager, People Operations at GroundTruth from November 2020 to June 2022.

Before joining GroundTruth, Christina worked at Barrows as a Talent Development Partner from March 2018 to November 2020. In this role, they focused on developing a strategic HR framework, defining workflows, and providing people-centered solutions for the marketing agency. Christina also coached the team on employee relations and performance management concerns.

From November 2016 to July 2017, Christina worked at Adobe as a Senior HR Generalist. In this role, they collaborated with a team of generalists to resolve employee requests and issues. Christina played a key role in first-level performance management and employee relations, working closely with managers to achieve successful outcomes. Christina also led small teams in special project work, including HRBP partnerships and internal branding.

Prior to Adobe, Christina worked at Send Word Now from January 2015 to October 2016. Christina held the position of Human Resources Manager, where they managed all HR functions for a 105-person company across five office locations. Christina also integrated the culture, policies, payroll, and benefits of a newly-acquired company. In addition, they supervised and trained an HR Generalist.

Christina's earlier roles include positions at JOC Group Inc. and Central Arizona Shelter Services. At JOC Group Inc., they served as a Human Resources Coordinator & Office Manager and later as an Executive Assistant and Operations Assistant. Christina coordinated recruiting activities, conducted interviews, and facilitated onboarding processes. Christina also assisted executives with projects and developed a broad understanding of the business. At Central Arizona Shelter Services, they worked as an Employment Specialist & Case Manager, helping homeless clients find employment and stability through their involvement with employment services and case management departments.

Overall, Christina Bentz, PHR, has demonstrated a strong skill set in people operations, talent development, HR generalist responsibilities, and recruitment coordination throughout their career.

Christina Bentz, PHR holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Notre Dame. In addition, they have obtained certifications such as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in 2020, a Certificate in HR Ethics from HRCI in 2022, and a Financial Coach certification from Valley of the Sun United Way in 2012.