Paula Baker

With 14 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Paula brings deep insight into what employers are really looking for—because she’s been on the other side of the table. She has led recruitment, employee development, and organizational strategy across a wide range of roles and industries such as Transportation, Healthcare, Education and Government Administration, and Hospitality.

What drives Paula most is her passion for coaching others. Whether guiding first-time job seekers, mid-career changers, or executives in transition, she helps individuals uncover their strengths, clarify their goals, and present themselves with confidence and authenticity. Her mission is simple: to empower others to grow, thrive, and land the roles they deserve.

As a strategic HR leader with a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, Paula combines business acumen with a hands-on, people-first approach. She thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and is known for building HR functions from the ground up and aligning talent strategies with organizational goals.

In the summer Job Search Accountability series, Paula brings her professional insight, coaching mindset, and genuine commitment to helping others take meaningful steps forward in their job search.