Manages and carries out the personnel actions for direct reports, including but not limited to hiring and scheduling; training and evaluating; coaching and managing performance; making salary, merit, or other compensation recommendations for team of direct reports; and making recommendations and/or taking corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate.

• Lead, develop, and scale the People Relations and Compliance teams to drive strategic and consistent impact across the organization.
• Set the strategic direction for People relations to deliver culturally responsive, equity-minded, and confidential support to team members and managers. Oversee the People Relations function, including enterprise-wide people relations strategy and complex workplace investigations. Manage high-risk investigations involving alleged misconduct, harassment, or policy violations, ensuring consistency, confidentiality, and legal compliance. Advise managers and team members on sensitive people relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns.
• Design and lead fairness audits and inclusion assessments to evaluate the equity and effectiveness of people relations practices.
• Lead effective employee resource groups (ERGs) focused on inclusion, engaging & supporting team members, and impacting change at HealthEquity
• Analyze trends and systemic issues to improve workplace culture and proactively address concerns.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive compliance programs aligned with employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, I-9), including audit frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Legal to oversee HealthEquity’s compliance training program, ensuring regulatory alignment, strong participation rates, and measurable effectiveness.
• Lead policy governance, including the development, maintenance, and communication of people team handbooks, SOPs, and company policies.
• Monitor and ensure organization-wide adherence to policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Represent the People Team as a core member of the background check committee reviewing background checks for compliance adherence.
• Ensure all people programs are designed and executed equitably, promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Design and deliver impactful training programs, including unconscious bias training, to drive cultural awareness and inclusive behaviors.
• Develop and execute audit plans to evaluate people practices, ensuring they are fair, inclusive, and effective.
• Design and enforce legally sound HR policies and procedures that reflect best practices and promote consistency, fairness, and transparency.
• Oversee the review and continuous improvement of People team processes, ensuring alignment with company values and legal standards.