Cara Adams

Cara Adams

Executive, Global Inclusion And Diversity @ Alight Solutions

About Cara Adams

Cara Adams is the Executive of Global Inclusion and Diversity at Alight Solutions in the United States, with over 20 years of experience in human resources specializing in recruitment, strategic planning, and diversity initiatives.

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Cara Adams is the Executive, Global Inclusion and Diversity at Alight Solutions in the United States.

Career at Alight Solutions

Cara Adams began her journey at Alight Solutions as the Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, University Recruiting in 2019. She then transitioned to the role of Director, Global TA Diversity Recruitment Strategy & Initiatives from 2020 to 2021. In her current role as Executive, Global Inclusion and Diversity, she has developed and executed robust inclusion and diversity strategies, creating an environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Her tenure at Alight Solutions underscores her commitment to advancing the company's diversity recruitment strategy and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Previous Work Experience

Prior to joining Alight Solutions, Cara worked in various HR roles with leading organizations. At Athletico, she served as the TA Manager, College Relations and Early Talent Recruitment from 2017 to 2019. From 2015 to 2017, she was the University Relations and Early Career Programs Manager at Takeda. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Human Resources Consultant at Heart 2 Heart LLC from 2012 to 2015, and as a Senior Recruiter (University) at Walgreens from 2008 to 2015.

Education and Certifications

Cara Adams holds a Bachelor of Business from Indiana Wesleyan University. She earned her SHRM-CP Certification from Northern Illinois University in 2015. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills essential for her extensive career in HR, specializing in facets including recruitment, strategic planning, training and development, payroll, and diversity and inclusion.

HR Expertise and Specializations

With over 20 years of experience as an HR professional, Cara Adams specializes in various aspects of human resources. Her expertise includes recruitment, strategic planning, training and development, payroll, and diversity and inclusion. She is known for proactively fostering workplace cultures that not only comply with legal standards but also leverage diversity to drive organizational success. Her broad experience and strategic approach make her a pivotal figure in HR management and diversity initiatives.

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