Author Archives: JRG Partners Editorial Staff

Over the past decade, the role of HR has undergone a remarkable transformation. What was once widely viewed as a “cost center” responsible for administrative tasks, payroll, and compliance has evolved into a strategic function capable of driving business outcomes, fostering innovation, and shaping company…

For many founders and CEOs, the HR function starts lean—a generalist HR leader who can handle recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and benefits administration. Early on, this approach works well, keeping costs low while providing adequate coverage. However, as the company grows…

As a company grows from 500 to 5,000 employees, the demands on its HR function evolve dramatically. What works for a lean, agile team at 500 employees—a small group of versatile generalists—will inevitably break under the weight of complexity, scale, and specialized needs at 5,000 employees. The HR…

Hiring an HR leader for an established company is one thing; hiring someone to build an HR function from scratch is an entirely different challenge. The first HR hire in a startup or fast-scaling organization is not simply a manager—they are the architect of the company’s people infrastructure….

Many founders and executives view HR hires as a “cost center”—a line item that reduces profits rather than drives growth. While it’s true that hiring a senior HR leader requires a significant financial commitment, this perspective misses the bigger picture. A strategic HR leader is an investment in…

The first 90 days in any leadership role are often described as critical for establishing credibility, building relationships, and laying the foundation for long-term success. For a Head of HR, these days carry unique significance. Success isn’t measured by immediate transformation but by how…

For startups, securing Series A funding often hinges on the novelty of the idea, the founding team, and early market validation. By the time a company reaches Series B or C, however, investors’ focus shifts dramatically. They are no longer just betting on potential—they are betting on a scalable…

The role of Human Resources has undergone a profound transformation over the past few decades. What was once considered a purely administrative function—handling payroll, managing benefits, and enforcing policies—has evolved into a strategic partner that drives business growth and organizational success…

Are you copy-pasting a generic “HR Manager” JD from a Fortune 500 and hoping it will land you a builder for a 50-person rocket ship? That’s a critical mistake. The role you need isn’t a rule-enforcer who updates policies on Fridays—it’s the architect of your company’s future. In a startup, people operations isn’t a back-office […]

Does your calendar look more like an HR manager’s than a CEO’s? Between onboarding new hires, settling disputes, and managing compensation questions, many founders wake up to find that they’ve unintentionally become their company’s default Head of HR. For the first 15–20 employees, this “do-it-all” approach can work. But as headcount grows, what once looked […]