Alex Salas, Assistant Chief People Officer at New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority

Navigating Dual HR Leadership Roles with Alex Salas from NY SHRMIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Alex, an HR practitioner and President of New York City SHRM. Alex shares his unique career journey and insights on balancing his dual roles effectively. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong team and the value of being actively involved in HR associations for professional growth. Alex discusses differences in HR practices across various industries, the significance of professional networking, and offers practical advice for HR professionals looking to get involved in their local SHRM chapters. The episode wraps up with Alex's parting advice on leaning into community, networking, and personal development.00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:07 Balancing Dual Roles in HR02:13 The Value of HR Associations03:52 Getting Involved in SHRM05:12 Differences Between Government and Private Sector HR06:48 Advice on Professional Networking07:56 Parting Advice and ConclusionPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.