Building the HR function at your organization with AdmitHub’s Adrienne Barnard

Building the HR function at your organization with AdmitHub’s Adrienne Barnard

Author: Sean Boyce September 8, 2020 Duration: 28:38
Adrienne Barnard is the SVP of People Operations at AdmitHub - an AI powered Chatbot that through powerful nudges is on a mission to help learners take the next steps towards a more fulfilling life. Adrienne has been in HR/People Operations her entire career and has been able to build out People Operations and teams at her last two roles. She's passionate about the impact that a partnership approach to People Ops can have on the organization and its human resources.  Outside of work Adrienne lives in the 'burbs with her entrepreneurial husband (check out podknife.com) and her 9 and 5 year old kids who love basketball, disc golf, barbies and snacks. On this episode of the People Analytics podcast, Sean and Adrienne discuss: The HR trend of building the function out sooner The value generated for an organization that invests approximately in HR When to think about building our your HR function Building HR around the needs of your organization Hiring an HR professional with leadership qualities to adapt through change Making your next HR hire after implementing the function HR business partner vs HR generalist vs HR specialist Putting the right framework in place to avoid getting stuck and feeling overwhelmed How to build trust along the way of developing the HR function Resources:  Resources for Humans Slack Group from Lattice - https://lattice.com/community/rfh?utm_source=slack&utm_medium=other&utm_campaign=rfh-community-page&utm_channel= LifeLabs - https://lifelabslearning.com/individuals/ LifeLabs Community - https://share.hsforms.com/12GqKBY1lQ7mosBWOmF-nzQ2pice?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=85178701&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--8XDtxzZ5RKR3IKdg8XrSetKVezdwQCFEIgM2SQaUqZ6RGK5RnKa1T2ySF5Rc3ivANGqNEqL7DOvtL8MhXEDdxlZlcYhgU7Di2yBerGqUoBZVSOwo&_hsmi=85178701 Cy Wakeman Podcast - https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/ Attends webinars, read white papers, understand what other companies are doing Connecting with Adrienne:  Connect with Adrienne over Email - Adrienne@admithub Connect with Adrienne on LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-barnard-a82aab1/

Sean Boyce hosts People Analytics, a series that digs into the practical realities of using data to understand and improve how organizations work. This isn't about abstract theories; it's a grounded conversation for HR professionals, talent leaders, and managers who want to move beyond intuition and make decisions backed by evidence. Each episode explores how data intersects with the human elements of hiring, development, and team management, offering actionable strategies for those navigating this evolving discipline. You'll hear discussions on turning numbers into narratives, measuring what truly matters for employee experience, and building a culture where analytics supports people rather than just monitoring them. Tune into this podcast for candid insights that bridge the gap between spreadsheets and strategy, all focused on creating more effective and humane workplaces. Whether you're building a people analytics function from scratch or looking to refine an existing program, these conversations provide a valuable perspective on one of the most significant shifts in modern business management.
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