Casie Lord
Key Achievements
Throughout my career in Human Resources, I’ve focused on driving impact through people, process, and culture. I’ve had the opportunity to lead initiatives that strengthened organizations, supported employees, and aligned HR strategies with business goals. Below are some of my key achievements that highlight how I’ve contributed to building stronger teams, improving operations, and creating lasting value.
01
HRIS & ATS Implementation
Spearheaded enterprise HRIS and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) implementation at Rush Transportation & Logistics, slashing time-to-hired by 56% and elevating candidate quality by 25% while building and leading a 4-person HR team from the ground up.
02
Payroll System Launch
Directed U.S. and Canada payroll system (Dayforce) rollout for 1,800+ employees at Illinois Tool Works-Hobart Service, delivering the project on time with zero downtime, boosting payroll accuracy, and standardizing processes across 17 states and two countries.
03
Benefit Plan Upgrade
Transformed the benefits program at Rush Transportation & Logistics, generating substantial cost savings while significantly increasing employee satisfaction and securing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
04
HR Department Architect
Built HR departments from the ground up at two organizations: established the company's first-ever HR function at Real Art Design Group (authoring a comprehensive multi-state employee handbook and launching a 36--degree feedback system) and designed a full 4-person HR team with end-to-end systems implementation at Rush Transportation & Logistics - driving accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence across creative agency and logistics environments.
