Alyssa Rusciano
About Alyssa Rusciano
Alyssa Rusciano is a Senior People Partner at Envato, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously held various roles at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and other organizations in Australia.
Work at Envato
Alyssa Rusciano serves as the Senior People Partner - Global at Envato, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she reports directly to the Chief People Officer and collaborates with four C-suite executives. Alyssa temporarily leads the people function for Envato's Mexico business remotely, focusing on strategic and operational activities. She is a member of the global people leadership team, where she partners closely with the content acquisition and growth sectors of the business. Her responsibilities include implementing key people initiatives that emphasize global foundations, growth, and alignment.
Previous Experience at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Prior to her role at Envato, Alyssa Rusciano worked at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in various capacities from 2011 to 2020. She began as a National HR Coordinator and progressed to the position of National People and Culture Manager. Her tenure included roles as People and Culture Consultant and People and Culture Business Partner. Additionally, she served as Acting People and Culture Manager for NSW/ACT in 2017. Throughout her time at Maurice Blackburn, Alyssa focused on enhancing the people and culture framework within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Rusciano studied at Swinburne University of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Human Resources from 2008 to 2010. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in human resources and people management. Her expertise encompasses strategic people initiatives, culture transformation, and employee experience enhancement, which she has applied in her roles across various organizations.
Background in Human Resources
Alyssa Rusciano began her career in human resources as a Human Resources Intern at Cornwalls in 2010. She then took on the role of Executive Assistant/Receptionist at MaxCap Group from 2007 to 2011. Her early experiences in administrative and support roles contributed to her understanding of organizational dynamics, which she later applied in her HR-focused positions. Over the years, Alyssa has developed a comprehensive skill set in people management and organizational culture.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
At Envato, Alyssa Rusciano has designed and implemented a culture transformation program specifically for the Mexico business. She has built the foundations of key frameworks and activities aimed at embedding the people function within the organization. Her contributions focus on improving the employee experience and aligning people initiatives with the company's growth objectives.