Niela Hill
About Niela Hill
Niela Hill serves as the Global Head of Talent Management at Cvent, where she has worked since 2023. With over 20 years of experience in strategic HR leadership roles, she has a proven track record in transforming talent management and enhancing employee engagement.
Work at Cvent
Niela Hill currently serves as the Global Head of Talent Management at Cvent, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on transforming talent management and enhancing employee engagement within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked at Cvent from 2020 to 2022 in the same capacity, contributing to the company's HR strategies and initiatives. Her experience at Cvent is marked by her ability to serve as a business partner to senior leadership, including presidents and CEOs.
Professional Experience
Niela Hill has over 20 years of experience in strategic HR leadership roles across various multinational firms. Before joining Cvent, she held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at a confidential organization from 2022 to 2023. She also served as Vice President of Human Resources at L3 Technologies from 2017 to 2019 and as Senior Director of Human Resources at SAI Global from 2015 to 2017. Her career began at NorthgateArinso, where she worked for 15 years as Senior Director, Global HRBP.
Education and Expertise
Niela Hill holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from Spelman College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University in 2019. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in human resources and talent management.
Leadership and Achievements
Throughout her career, Niela Hill has demonstrated leadership by managing multicultural HR teams of up to 75 employees. She has played a significant role in reducing unwanted attrition by implementing transformative talent management and executive development strategies. Her efforts have resulted in a minimum 3% decrease in attrition rates in most cases. Niela has also focused on refining HR operations to minimize costs while maximizing HR's overall impact within organizations.
Membership and Professional Affiliations
Niela Hill has been a member of Chief since 2022, an organization dedicated to supporting women in executive roles. Her involvement in Chief reflects her commitment to professional development and networking among female leaders. This membership complements her extensive experience and positions her as a valuable resource in the field of talent management and human resources.