Alayna Kaplan, Shrm Cp
About Alayna Kaplan, Shrm Cp
Alayna Kaplan is a People Operations Associate at Hopper in Newton, Massachusetts, with a background in human resources and business management.
Current Role at Hopper
Alayna Kaplan currently holds the position of People Operations Associate at Hopper, based in Newton, Massachusetts. In this role, she manages the remote onboarding experience to help new employees integrate quickly. She supports hiring activities for business units that do not have a dedicated recruiter and oversees the offboarding process, including exit conversations, benefits, payroll, and HRIS termination. Kaplan works with benefit vendors to ensure high-quality service for employees and is involved in Open Enrollment activities. Additionally, she ensures compliance with required learning and development programs, and provides input into process improvements, expanded reporting capabilities, and task automation.
Previous Experience at Barkan Management Co., Inc.
Before joining Hopper, Alayna Kaplan worked as a Human Resources Specialist at Barkan Management Co., Inc. from 2019 to 2021. During her two years at the company, she was involved in various HR activities and initiatives. Her experience at Barkan Management Co., Inc. was in Newton, Massachusetts, similar to her current role.
Educational Background
Alayna Kaplan obtained her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Management from Sacred Heart University. She attended the university from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background in Business Management has been fundamental in shaping her professional career in human resources and people operations.
Experience in Office and Marketing Roles
Kaplan has diverse work experience across several industries. She worked as an Office Assistant at Nature Knows, LLC. for four months in 2018 in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Prior to that, she was a Marketing Intern at IGT for two months in 2017 in Providence, Rhode Island Area. In 2014, she gained experience in marketing and sales at The Peak Creamery in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Early Career and Part-Time Roles
Alayna Kaplan's early career includes various part-time roles. She worked as a Sales Associate at SunSations for three months in 2016 in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, and was a Camp Counselor at Chilmark Community Center from 2015 to 2016 in Chilmark, Massachusetts. She also held a Secretary position at Family Eye Care Services for two years from 2012 to 2014 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. These roles provided her with valuable customer service, organizational, and administrative skills.