Jessica Carroll, VP of Human Resources at Dynatron Software

Building HR Excellence with Jessica: Lessons from Diverse IndustriesIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Jessica, a seasoned HR professional with nearly 25 years of experience. Jessica shares her expansive career journey, starting from an HR coordinator role at a limousine company in Los Angeles to her current position as VP of HR at Donna Cron Software. She discusses her experiences across various industries, including entertainment, tech, and cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of understanding different employee demographics and needs. Jessica provides insights on building HR foundations from scratch, the significance of HR business partnerships, and strategies for demonstrating HR's strategic value. She also recounts instances where she faced resistance in implementing HR strategies and how she navigated these challenges. Jessica emphasizes the importance of understanding the business to contribute effectively as a strategic partner.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:50 Jessica's Early Career in HR01:34 Transition to the Tech Industry02:31 HR Leadership at Textile and Beyond04:02 Becoming an HR Business Partner04:52 Building HR Teams at Startups06:36 Challenges and Successes in HR13:18 Implementing Performance Management15:48 Final Advice for HR Professionals17:12 Conclusion and FarewellPrevi 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.