Navigating HR Leadership and Scaling with Jomana Elwenni
In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jomana Elwenni, VP of People and Culture at Momentic Studios. Jomana shares her diverse career journey within HR, detailing her evolution from traditional HR roles to leading people operations across various industries and organizational growth stages.
She discusses the challenges of building credibility as the first HR leader in founder-led environments, the strategic shift required in scaling HR operations without predefined systems, and offering actionable solutions to gain executive buy-in. Jomana also covers her experience navigating challenging market shifts, emphasizing the importance of being a steady and strategic leader during difficult times.
She concludes by advising HR professionals to be clear about their roles, communicate their impact, and recognize when to step away if their value isn't respected.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:56 Jomana's Career Journey
03:34 Establishing Credibility as an HR Leader
06:12 Scaling HR Operations with Executives
08:06 Navigating Challenging Situations
11:04 Implementing Significant HR Initiatives
14:12 Parting Advice for HR Leaders
15:38 Conclusion and Farewell
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