Ashley Orchard, Sphr
About Ashley Orchard, Sphr
Ashley Orchard serves as the Senior Director of Talent Experience at Credit Karma, where she has worked since 2016. With extensive experience in HR and talent management, she has led significant initiatives in performance management and equitable pay practices across various organizations.
Work at Credit Karma
Ashley Orchard has served as the Senior Director of Talent Experience (HR & L&D) at Credit Karma since 2016. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing various human resources initiatives and learning and development strategies. She has architected an equitable involuntary separation philosophy and workflow for over 500 terminations, ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risks. Additionally, she acted as the HR lead during the acquisition and integration of the Mint product into Credit Karma, managing all HR workstreams for 50 employees.
Previous Experience in HR
Prior to her current position, Ashley Orchard held several significant roles in human resources. She worked at Bain & Company as the West Coast HR Leader, where she co-created a continuous feedback program and managed HR diligence for strategic acquisitions. Before that, she was a Regional HR Business Partner at NRT (Coldwell Banker Real Estate) and served as a Staffing Manager at Northwestern University. At Enova International, she led a team of HR professionals during a period of rapid growth, expanding the workforce from approximately 300 to over 1700 employees.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Orchard holds a Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Elmhurst University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Purdue University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding workplace dynamics and employee development. This expertise has been instrumental in her roles, particularly in designing performance management programs and addressing Equal Pay Act amendments to enhance pay equity within organizations.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Ashley Orchard has pioneered various HR initiatives that have significantly impacted organizational practices. She led the launch of a comprehensive performance management program at Northwestern University, focusing on core competencies and performance structures. At Credit Karma, she achieved zero instances of employment claims during a major workforce reduction, demonstrating her commitment to equitable HR practices. Her work in addressing Equal Pay Act amendments has also resulted in competitive and equitable pay practices across the companies she has worked for.