Virginia Tardy, M.A. (She/Her)
About Virginia Tardy, M.A. (She/Her)
Virginia Tardy, M.A., serves as a Total Rewards & HRIS Analyst at Benson Hill, where she leads HR projects and manages analytics. She has a diverse background in human resources and has held various roles in organizations such as Home Sweet Home STL and the St. Louis Blues.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Virginia Tardy serves as a Total Rewards & HRIS Analyst at Benson Hill, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads and assists with Total Reward and HRIS projects. Virginia troubleshoots system integrations and collaborates with end users to define requirements for new or improved HRIS systems and processes. She also prepares metrics, reports, and dashboards as an HR analytics expert to identify and track trends within the organization.
Previous Experience at Benson Hill
Virginia Tardy previously worked at Benson Hill in two roles before her current position. She served as an HR Coordinator for seven months in 2019 and then as a Human Resource Specialist/Talent Advisor from 2019 to 2021. During her time in these roles, she contributed to various HR functions and supported talent acquisition efforts in Creve Couer, MO.
Education and Expertise
Virginia Tardy holds a Bachelor of Arts & Science in Organizational Leadership from Maryville University of Saint Louis, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts & Science in Organizational Leadership & Development from the same institution, graduating in 2017. Her academic background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Board Membership at Home Sweet Home STL
Since 2020, Virginia Tardy has served as a Director on the Board of Directors for Home Sweet Home STL. In this role, she contributes to the organization's strategic direction and governance, leveraging her HR expertise to support its mission and initiatives.
Diverse Professional Background
Virginia Tardy has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in human resources and customer service. Prior to her current positions, she worked as a Manager of Guest Services & Staff Operations at St. Louis Blues, and as an HR Coordinator at Menards. She also gained experience as a Sales Intern at Major Brands and as a Head Server/Bartender at BARcelona Tapas, showcasing her versatility in different work environments.