Elyssa Buckley
About Elyssa Buckley
Elyssa Buckley serves as the HR Operations Project Manager at Wizards of the Coast, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in human resources and talent acquisition, she has held various roles at notable companies including Samsung Next and EBM Consulting.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Elyssa Buckley has served as the HR Operations Project Manager at Wizards of the Coast since 2022. In this role, she has implemented significant improvements to HR processes. Notably, she created a streamlined and automated approval process for the company's diverse slating requirement, which reduced the time the Senior Vice President spent on exception approvals. Additionally, she built and launched a manager resource guide that focuses on hiring, performance management, and team development.
Previous Experience in HR and Talent Acquisition
Before joining Wizards of the Coast, Elyssa Buckley founded EBM Consulting, where she focused on HR and Talent Acquisition Operations from 2020 to 2022. She also held various roles at Samsung Next, including Senior Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist and Talent Acquisition Coordinator, contributing to the hiring of over 230 employees and leading the implementation of Talent Acquisition tools. Her experience also includes working as People & Talent Acquisition Operations Manager at Cold Start and as a Human Resources & Recruiting Intern at SAGE Publishing.
Education and Qualifications
Elyssa Buckley holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and Services from National University, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University, studying from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in HR and talent acquisition.
Background in Client Services
Elyssa Buckley worked as a Client Services Supervisor at The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa from 2012 to 2017. This role involved managing client interactions and service delivery, which contributed to her skills in communication and customer service within the HR field.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
During her tenure at Samsung Next, Elyssa Buckley streamlined the global recruiting process, which significantly enhanced the efficiency of hiring practices. She also managed HR-related questions and issues across 17 countries at Cold Start Ventures, supporting the organization through rapid growth. Her leadership in training a team of six Talent Acquisition Coordinators reflects her commitment to developing talent acquisition capabilities.