Paula (Marchis) Breeden

Talent Manager @ Zack D. Films

About

I'm a people-focused talent professional with a strong background in recruitment, HR operations, and cross-functional team collaboration. In my current role as Deployment Manager at Cognixia, I manage a wide range of responsibilities—from onboarding and redeployment strategy to employee relations and process improvement. I’m passionate about building efficient, people-centric processes that support both team performance and business goals. With a focus on clear communication, strategic thinking, and empathetic leadership, I aim to create positive experiences for both candidates and employees while driving meaningful impact across the organization.

Country

United States

City

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Industry

Staffing & Recruiting

Skill

Applicant Tracking Systems, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Salary Negotiations, Technical Screening, Technical Sourcing, HR Policy Complience, Staff Deployment and Redeployment , Performance Management, Payroll Administration, Resolving Issues, Onboarding, Human Resources (HR), HR Operations, Recruiting, Employee Development , Leadership, Multilingual, Multitasking, Communication, Relationship Building

Experience

Talent Manager

Zack D. Films

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

People Operations Manager

Cognixia USA

2022-10 - 2025-11 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

• Spearheaded cross-functional coordination for deployed candidates, acting as the primary liaison for salary negotiations, redeployment strategies, onboarding initiatives, and performance feedback in close collaboration with sales and HR teams. • Led and managed the full onboarding and offboarding process, ensuring a seamless and compliant experience for new hires and exiting employees • Orchestrated end-to-end recruitment processes by aligning interview pipelines with business objectives, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. • Oversaw sensitive employee relations matters encompassing policy violations, employee disputes, and offboarding processes, partnering with leadership and HR teams to facilitate fair and timely resolutions. • Maintained and enhanced essential organizational tools, including Excel trackers, report books, and internal tracking systems, ensuring data integrity and availability. • Collaborated with recruiters, trainers, and marketing teams to address deployment requirements, streamline overall processes, and optimize talent acquisition workflows. • Aligned cross-functional technical teams around shared project goals by clarifying scope, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverables stayed on track through effective communication and proactive issue resolution

Talent Operations Specialist | Cognixia JUMP

Cognixia USA

2022-4 - 2022-10 · 7 mos

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Transition from Talent Development Expert to People Operations Manager

Talent Development Expert - JUMP

Cognixia USA

2019-7 - 2022-4 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Cognixia is a digital transformation partner with a focus on future-proofing the modern workforce. With Rewire by Cognixia - the revolutionary learning platform delivering customized training and specialized certifications - and JUMP by Cognixia - the NextGen hiring program focused on delivering digitally native talent - Cognixia will guide you through your digital transformation and beyond. Since 2014, over 100,000 people across 37 countries have been trained in digital technologies by Cognixia’s team. Whether it’s upgrading your workforce in tomorrow’s technologies, delivering digital-ready talent to hire, or building a digital transformation roadmap for your business, Cognixia can help you get ahead of the technology curve.

Intern

Transylvania Express Line

2018-4 - 2019-3 · 1 yr

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Provide support for owner with filing and sorting mail, making deposits and analyzing expenses associated with business Assisting with the creation of new business strategies and handling of new business inquiries