Carina Medua
About Carina Medua
Carina Medua is an HR Tech and Operations Manager with a diverse background in human resources and technical systems. She has held various roles at companies such as Indeed.com, Target, and Calendly, and has a strong foundation in business analysis and project leadership.
Current Role at Branch
Carina Medua serves as the HR Tech and Operations Manager at Branch, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing HR technology and operational processes within the organization. Her responsibilities include implementing systems that streamline HR functions and improve overall efficiency.
Previous Experience in HR Technology
Before joining Branch, Carina worked in various HR technology roles. She was a Workday Analyst at Indeed.com from 2020 to 2021 and at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Global HR Operations Project Lead at Indeed.com from 2018 to 2019 and as an HR Systems Administrator at Calendly in 2021. Her experience includes significant contributions to HR systems and processes.
Educational Background
Carina Medua studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both completed from 2010 to 2013. She also attended General Assembly, where she completed a program in Data Analytics from 2017 to 2018. This educational foundation supports her expertise in HR technology and operations.
Career Development in Human Resources
Carina has a diverse background in human resources, having held various positions since 2013. She began her career as a Human Resources Intern at Target and progressed to roles such as HR Generalist and Executive Team Leader - HR/AP at Target. She has also worked at Redfin as a Senior Program Manager, HRIS, from 2022 to 2023, showcasing her growth in HR and project leadership.
Skills and Expertise
Carina possesses a strong technical aptitude that enhances her HR leadership capabilities. Her background includes business analysis and project leadership at a global company, along with experience in process optimization and standardization. These skills contribute to her effectiveness in improving HR efficiency on a global scale.