Kayla Deraney
About Kayla Deraney
Kayla Deraney is a People Operations professional currently working at AXIS Capital in Alpharetta, Georgia. With experience in managing employee onboarding processes across multiple countries and a background in Human Resource Management, she has contributed to various HR projects and initiatives throughout her career.
Work at AXIS Capital
Currently, Kayla Deraney serves as the People Operations professional for North America at AXIS Capital. She has been in this role since 2023, based in Alpharetta, Georgia. In her position, she manages employee onboarding processes across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Bermuda, the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, and Singapore. Her responsibilities include overseeing the integration of new employees into the organization and ensuring compliance with various regional regulations.
Previous Experience at Pie Insurance
Kayla Deraney worked at Pie Insurance from 2019 to 2022, where she held two positions: Recruiting Coordinator and People Operations Specialist. During her time as a Recruiting Coordinator, she focused on recruitment processes. As a People Operations Specialist, she played a significant role in developing the first-ever employee Workday Onboarding Journey from scratch, enhancing the onboarding experience for new hires.
Experience at KnowBe4
From 2022 to 2023, Kayla Deraney was employed at KnowBe4 as a Senior People Operations Specialist. In this role, she contributed to various HR initiatives and supported the organization's operational needs. Her tenure lasted five months, during which she applied her expertise in people operations to enhance team performance and employee engagement.
Education and Expertise
Kayla Deraney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Colorado State University. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in people operations, equipping her with the necessary skills to manage HR functions effectively. She has developed expertise in onboarding processes, compliance audits, and HR operations management.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Kayla Deraney has managed several key projects, including system implementations and the Workday Job History project. She has built out Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to establish the HR Operations team as a center of excellence. Additionally, she has acted as a backup for the HR Data Analyst, ensuring effective management of job positions and requisitions.