Monica Deguzman
North Wales
Summary
Strategic HR leader with deep experience building and scaling people operations in a high-growth startup environment. Proven success partnering with executive leadership to drive recruiting strategy, payroll and benefits optimization, employee engagement, and IPO readiness initiatives. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with Finance and Legal to support business expansion and risk mitigation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Human Resources
Exyn Technologies
Philadelphia, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Serve as strategic HR partner to executive leadership, advising on workforce planning, recruiting strategy, performance management, and employee relations.
- Lead HR infrastructure development to support IPO readiness, partnering with Finance and Legal on S-1 due diligence and compliance frameworks.
- Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle operations (recruiting, onboarding, performance, offboarding) to ensure scalable and compliant processes.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and leadership coaching to strengthen organizational culture during growth.
- Mitigate organizational risk by advising on disciplinary actions, investigations, and policy interpretation.
- Prepared and delivered HR metrics and workforce updates for board meetings, providing visibility into headcount growth, hiring strategy, and retention.
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Exyn Technologies
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021 - Current
- Led implementation of TriNet PRO to centralize HR operations, improve compliance oversight, and create scalable infrastructure for growth.
- Managed multi-state U.S. and Canadian payroll operations, ensuring 100% accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Enabled international expansion through EOR partnership, supporting global workforce strategy without establishing foreign entities.
- Directed annual benefits strategy and renewals, balancing cost management with competitive employee offerings.
Office Manager
Exyn Technologies
Philadelphia, PA
02.2019 - Current
- Build foundational HR and operational processes during early-stage growth, establishing policies, onboarding systems, and compliance documentation.
- Implemented expense management system (Concur) and developed company-wide T&E policy to strengthen financial controls.
- Partnered with Finance to support AP/AR processes and vendor management during scaling phase.
Administrative Assistant
Bent Glass Design
Hatboro, PA
2005 - 2018
- Managed financial operations including invoicing, collections, and accounts receivable,
- Maintained customer and billing databases in Quickbooks, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.
- Oversaw daily office operations, vendor coordination, and client communications in a high-volume environment.
- Supported logistics processes including freight documentation and billing administration.
Education
Coursework Toward B.S. in Life Science
Pennsylvania State University
AbingtonSkills
- Workforce planning & talent acquisition strategy
- Payroll administration
- Multi-state employment compliance
- Total rewards strategy
- Executive partnership
- Organizational design & scaling
- Performance management frameworks
- Employee relations & investigations
- IPO readiness & due diligence support
Systems
TriNet, ADP Canada, Lattice, CultureAmp, Greenhouse, JazzHR, Quickbooks, SAP Concur
Timeline
Manager, Human Resources
Exyn Technologies
01.2025 - Current
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Exyn Technologies
05.2021 - Current
Office Manager
Exyn Technologies
02.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Bent Glass Design
2005 - 2018
Coursework Toward B.S. in Life Science
Pennsylvania State University