TOPTAL VERIFIED EXPERT • MSIOP • SHRM-SCP

I stabilize workforce systems
others only diagnose.

I partner with leaders of complex organizations to diagnose broken people systems, rebuild enforceable frameworks, and create measurable stability where workforce instability carries real cost.

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Trusted by leaders in healthcare, manufacturing,
government & technology
Amanda Menin, MSIOP — Founder & Principal at People Strategy Design
AMANDA MENIN, MSIOP
Founder & Principal
Available for select engagements
WHO I AM

I’ve worked inside the systems I now help repair.

Sioux City, Iowa
Remote-first
15+
Years Experience
5
Industries Served
Toptal
Verified Expert

I’m an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist and workforce transformation specialist. Before founding People Strategy Design, I led HR through manufacturing turnarounds, multi-union environments, and post-merger integrations — which means I advise from operational reality, not theory.

My work follows a consistent pattern: I enter environments where workforce systems are unstable or unclear, identify the structural gaps, build practical and enforceable frameworks, and measure the results. The outcome is almost always the same — greater clarity, reduced friction, and measurable improvements in retention and operational order.

My background, approach, and who I work best with
WHAT I DELIVER

Services built for
complex organizations.

I work at the intersection of data, design, and human behavior to create strategies that leaders can execute and employees can feel.

Organizational Design & Effectiveness

Redesign structures, roles, and workflows to improve agility, clarity, and collaboration.

Org charts • Job architecture • RACI • Operating model design

Workforce Strategy & Planning

Build data-informed workforce plans that align talent supply with strategic demand.

Strategic workforce planning • Skills taxonomy • Scenario modeling

People Analytics & Intelligence

Transform HR and workforce data into executive-ready insights, dashboards, and predictive models.

KPI dashboards • Survey design • Predictive modeling • Executive reporting

Change Management & Transformation

Lead people through complex change with structured strategies that build lasting adoption.

Change strategy • Post-merger integration • Culture transformation

Employee Experience & Engagement

Design end-to-end employee journeys that improve retention, belonging, and performance.

Journey mapping • Onboarding design • Engagement measurement • Retention strategy

Leadership Capability & Assessment

Assess, develop, and measure leadership effectiveness through 360s and targeted development programs.

Leadership assessment • 360 feedback • Development programs • Capability ROI measurement
HOW I WORK

A clear, collaborative process
that produces lasting results.

01 — DISCOVER

Diagnose with data + dialogue

Conduct assessments, analyze workforce data, and interview stakeholders to surface root issues — not just symptoms.

02 — DESIGN

Co-create tailored strategies

Design practical, evidence-based solutions together — new operating models, measurement frameworks, or change roadmaps.

03 — IMPLEMENT

Build capability & momentum

Work alongside your team to implement, train, and embed new ways of working so the organization owns the results.

04 — SUSTAIN

Measure, iterate & transfer

Define success metrics upfront, track progress, and build internal dashboards so improvements continue after I’m gone.

Every engagement is scoped to your context. I’m selective about projects to ensure high impact and true partnership.

PROOF IN THE RESULTS

Outcomes I’ve helped deliver.

Real impact from complex, high-stakes environments.

50%
Relative reduction in plant turnover

Through data-driven culture transformation and structured feedback systems.

19
Sites standardized post-merger

Job architectures and workforce taxonomies aligned across 19 manufacturing plants.

75+
Union grievances resolved

Systematic analysis and structured conflict resolution stabilized labor relations.

40% → <20%
Turnover reduction

Designed and implemented onboarding + mentorship program informed by workforce data.

36
Leaders on automated scorecards

Designed and deployed management scorecards tracking financial, people, quality & service KPIs.

Zero
Findings on external compliance audits

Digitized records and strengthened systems after rigorous process redesign.

Healthcare
Manufacturing
Government
Technology
•
Multi-union environments
Post-merger integration
KEY CREDENTIALS

Built on rigorous training and real-world application.

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MS, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Toptal Verified Expert
LET'S TALK

Ready to design
better people strategies?

I'm currently accepting a limited number of new engagements. Most projects begin with a 60–90 minute discovery call to explore fit and scope.

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Sioux City, Iowa — Remote-first