Nathan Peirson, Chief People Officer at Onit

Transforming HR for Business Impact with Nathan Peirson on Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Nathan, who shares his unique career journey from finance to HR. Nathan discusses his initial path in finance and law, and how a shift towards Human Resources during his early career led him to various global roles and significant leadership opportunities in the HR space. He highlights his strategic approach to foundational fixes before growth, focusing on eliminating non-value-adding administrative processes, and streamlining performance management methods. Nathan elaborates on his approach to organizational design, HR team building, and aligning HR functions with business objectives. He also talks about his experiences in leading HR through different phases, including M&A activities and IPO preparations. The episode concludes with Nathan's advice on the importance of curiosity and willingness to take on diverse assignments for career growth.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:55 Nathan's Career Journey03:36 Foundational Fix Before Growth07:00 Eliminating Administrative Processes11:44 Principles of HR Organization Design16:29 Building Impactful HR Teams18:35 Parting Advice and Closing RemarksPrevi 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.