Joy Todd, VP, Human Resources at AVI Systems

Scaling HR for Rapid Growth: Insights from Joy at AVI Systems In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host David welcomes Joy, an HR executive at AVI Systems. Joy shares her diverse career journey from marketing to HR, and discusses her transition into her current role at AVI Systems. She talks about the challenges of stepping into a role previously held for 15 years, her strategies for scaling the HR function to support rapid growth, and fostering a consistent company culture across multiple locations. Joy emphasizes the importance of employee engagement, refining HR policies, and transitioning to an HR business partner model. She closes with advice on the necessity of aligning personal and organizational values for HR professionals. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ 00:44 Joy's Career Journey 02:06 Transitioning into a New Role 04:15 Scaling the HR Organization 07:26 Transforming HR to a Business Partner Model 09:21 Maintaining Company Culture Across Locations 12:29 Parting Advice for HR Professionals 13:31 Conclusion and Farewell