Derek Holst
About Derek Holst
Derek Holst serves as a People & Organization Partner at Centivo, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at organizations such as Randstad HR Solutions, Delaware North, and Catholic Health.
Work at Centivo
Derek Holst has been serving as a People & Organization Partner at Centivo since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the employee experience and optimizing organizational processes. He acts as a subject-matter expert on immigration matters, providing guidance and support to ensure compliance and efficiency. His responsibilities also include leading talent acquisition efforts, particularly for the Technology and Product departments, where he applies his expertise to attract and retain top talent.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Centivo, Derek Holst held several key positions in human resources. He worked as a Staffing Consultant at Randstad HR Solutions from 2012 to 2013 in Cheektowaga, NY. Following this, he served as HR Manager at Hamburg Gaming, a division of Delaware North, from 2013 to 2017. He then transitioned to a Senior HR Generalist role within the Sportservice Division of Delaware North from 2017 to 2019. Most recently, he was an HR Business Partner at Catholic Health from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Derek Holst earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia. His educational background supports his extensive experience in human resources, where he has developed expertise in various HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding processes, and immigration matters. He utilizes Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and SharePoint, to enhance user experience for both leadership and team members.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Throughout his career, Derek Holst has implemented several process improvements in human resources. He has created standardized and scalable processes for pre-boarding, onboarding engagement, leave management, change notifications, and offboarding. Additionally, he led the implementation of a new Applicant Tracking System, greenhouse.io, and successfully integrated data syncing between HRIS (Paylocity) and the people operations system (ChartHop). His initiatives aim to streamline HR operations and improve overall efficiency.