TRANSFORM EPISODE: Elaine Page, Chief People Officer at TaxJar

Exploring HR Leadership and Business Acumen with Elaine PageThis episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out ⁠hereIn this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Elaine, an accomplished HR executive with experience in leading global transformations at companies like DaVita, PepsiCo, Dun Bradstreet, Northwell Health, and Stripe. Elaine discusses her career journey, the importance of aligning HR and business strategies, and the transformative impact of her role as a GM on her understanding of HR practices. She offers insights on financial discipline, cross-functional collaboration, the power of relationships, and the need for HR leaders to develop strong business acumen.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ00:45 Elaine's Career Journey02:02 Lessons from Tony Robbins03:27 Transitioning to a P&L Role04:43 Impact of GM Experience on HR Practices08:07 Developing Business Acumen for HR Professionals10:36 Characteristics of Great HR Business Partners12:20 Common Misconceptions in HR13:30 Final Thoughts and Advice15:07 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.