Michelle Pishkur-Lambesis

Michelle Pishkur-Lambesis, PHR, has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Michelle most recently worked at Artsy, where they held the position of Associate Director of People Operations. In this role, Michelle managed three direct reports, provided coaching and development opportunities, and was responsible for designing and implementing internal policies and processes.

Prior to Artsy, Michelle worked at SeatGeek as a Payroll and Benefits Manager. Michelle handled benefits management, including enrolling and terminating employees in benefits, auditing invoices, coordinating leaves, and conducting benefit presentations. Michelle was also responsible for open enrollment and creating communication strategies.

Before SeatGeek, Michelle was a People Operations Partner at NewsCred, where they handled benefits management, including enrolling and terminating employees in benefits, auditing invoices, and coordinating leaves. Additionally, they moved the company from PEO to in-house benefit management.

Earlier in their career, Michelle worked as an HR Manager at Refinery29, Inc., where they managed an HR intern and temporary consultants. Michelle handled benefits management and onboarding tasks, including new hire paperwork, benefit presentations, invoice reconciliation, and 401k administration. Michelle also dealt with employee relations and conducted separation meetings.

Prior to Refinery29, Michelle was a Senior HR Assistant at LifeLock, where they handled benefits administration, recruitment administration, and assisted with iCims implementation. Michelle also worked as an HR Specialist at Arizona State University, where they advised HR department representatives on proper practices and administered workers' compensation and leave programs.

Michelle's early career includes a role as an HR Office Administrator at HallCraft Homes, where they handled benefits administration, payroll administration, and employee development and training. Michelle also worked as a Council Aide at the City of Phoenix, where they acted as a constituent liaison and created correspondence for the Mayor and City Council Office.

Overall, Michelle Pishkur-Lambesis, PHR, has extensive experience in people operations and benefits management, with a focus on designing and implementing policies and processes, coaching and development, and handling various HR tasks.

Michelle Pishkur-Lambesis, PHR's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology from Arizona State University. In addition to their degree, they also obtained a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. The specific dates for their education and certification are not provided.