Jim Miller, VP of People & Talent of Ashby

SummaryIn this episode of the Built by People podcast, Jim Miller, the Head of People at Ashby, shares his extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources. He discusses his career journey, the challenges he faces in HR, particularly around headcount planning and growth, and the importance of internal partnerships in building effective HR strategies. Jim also offers valuable advice for aspiring HR professionals, emphasizing the need to be proactive in career development.TakeawaysJim Miller has 25 years of experience in talent acquisition.He is currently the Head of People at Ashby, focusing on ATS technology.The company's top priority is organizing a company-wide offsite for remote employees.Jim faces challenges related to growth and headcount planning.He emphasizes just-in-time hiring based on business outcomes.Internal partnerships with product and engineering teams are critical for success.Transparency in compensation is essential for attracting talent.Jim wishes for faster feature development in HR systems.He aims to build a more specialized HR team in the future.Proactivity in career opportunities is key for aspiring HR professionals.