Monica Alexander, MBA
About Monica Alexander, MBA
Monica Alexander, MBA, serves as the Head of People Experience & Talent Acquisition at Oportun, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in HR leadership and a strong educational foundation, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and developing talent within the organization.
Work at Oportun
Monica Alexander currently serves as the Head of People Experience & Talent Acquisition at Oportun, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees recruitment efforts across the United States, focusing on attracting and selecting candidates who align with the company's values and needs. Previously, she worked at Oportun as the Head of People Experience from 2022 to 2023, and as the Director of People Experience Business Partner from 2021 to 2022. Her responsibilities include enhancing employee engagement, development, and performance through strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Monica Alexander holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from LSU Shreveport. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Marketing Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Additionally, she completed an Executive Development program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and talent acquisition, enabling her to implement effective strategies in her current role.
Background
Monica Alexander has a diverse professional background in human resources and retail management. Before her tenure at Oportun, she worked at Lowe's Companies, Inc. as an HR Business Partner in Global Technology from 2019 to 2021 and as a Store Manager & Instructor from 2015 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes various leadership roles at Target, where she served as a Store Team Leader and Executive Team Leader in different capacities from 2010 to 2015. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of employee engagement and talent management.
Achievements
In her roles, Monica Alexander has developed succession plans, performance evaluation systems, and learning and development initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities. She leads a dedicated team of HR professionals and serves as a strategic business partner to C-Suite executives, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and organizational goals. Her focus on identifying, nurturing, and retaining top talent has contributed to workforce agility and adaptability within the organizations she has served.