Executive Summary

Crystal Y. Benton | People & Culture Leader

Key Highlights

I am a senior HR and People leader with extensive global experience across APAC and EMEA. My impact spans driving double-digit engagement lifts, designing leadership development programs, building enterprise-wide recognition platforms, and partnering with C-suite executives to align people strategy with business growth.

Mission

My mission is to elevate organizations by leveraging human potential and building future-ready, inclusive cultures. I focus on delivering measurable results through scalable talent programs, leadership accelerators, and cultural transformation initiatives that enable businesses to thrive.

Values

My leadership philosophy is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and strategic foresight. I believe HR leaders must balance business outcomes with human-centered practices. Every initiative I lead—whether talent pipelines, recognition platforms, or global leadership frameworks—reflects a commitment to sustainable growth and organizational excellence.

Resume

Crystal Y. Benton

HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE | TALENT & ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY LEADER

Executive HR leader with 18+ years building people strategies, organizational effectiveness, and culture transformations across global technology, gaming, healthcare, and mission-driven organizations. Trusted by C-suite and Boards to deliver measurable impact, align people strategy to business growth, and scale organizations through change. Track record of business outcomes: +12-point engagement, +11.5-point lift in intent to stay, 20% attrition reduction, and global M&A integration. Combines strategic foresight, HR tech innovation, and a human-first mindset to build cultures that perform and last.

EXPERIENCE

Stitch Fix – San Francisco, CA (Remote)
Senior Manager, People & Culture Business Partners -Technology
2023 – Present | Lead team of HRBPs supporting 400+ employees

Partnered with C-suite leaders (CPTO) to shape workforce strategy, org design, and leadership transitions.
Delivered a 12-point engagement increase and 11.5-point lift in intent to stay via retention strategies, recognition platforms, and listening tours.
Directed job architecture redesign, aligning roles, compensation, and mobility pathways to strengthen org effectiveness.
Co-led performance management transformation, embedding fairness, calibrations, and manager enablement toolkits.
Developed leadership programs including Early Career Program, leadership development series, and 360 feedback pilots.
Led and mentored HRBP team of 3, building capability and alignment to business strategy.

Microsoft / Activision Blizzard – Los Angeles, CA
Senior HR Business Partner – Technology
2022 – 2023 | Supported COO & GM of Call of Duty across global product teams

Supported global M&A integration across APAC, EMEA, and U.S., aligning org design, succession, and talent transitions.
Partnered with executives on workforce planning, leadership coaching, and talent alignment.
Designed hybrid engagement frameworks to strengthen inclusion and culture across distributed teams.

Carvana – Phoenix, AZ
Senior Talent Development Partner – Technology
2021 – 2022 | Executive coach to CIO & CISO, supported 600+ Tech employees

Reduced attrition by 20% through career mobility frameworks, onboarding, and leadership accelerators.
Designed and implemented onboarding and leadership programs aligned to transformation goals.
Honored with Ignite Award (top 5% companywide) for leadership development and executive enablement.

Banner Health – Phoenix, AZ
HR Advisor
2018 – 2021 | Strategic HR partner to 1,500+ employees across 3 hospitals; led team of 3

Guided ER case resolution and compliance, ensuring regulatory alignment and operational continuity.
Improved clinical retention through DEI-informed performance systems and frontline leadership coaching.
Led flexible staffing model redesign to sustain operations during COVID-19.

Pasadena Unified School District – Pasadena, CA
HR Generalist & Sr. Office Manager
2003 – 2013 | Led 10-member HR and administrative team

Led HR operations for a large public school district, managing recruitment, compliance, and employee relations.
Delivered workforce development strategies that supported long-term district. growth and organizational effectiveness.

EDUCATION

MBA, Business Administration – University of Arizona Global Campus
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine – Southern California University of Health Sciences
B.S., Business Administration – Northwest Missouri State University

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