Amber Russell
Amber Russell
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Vice President, Talent Management
United States
"Oh great, HR is here…"
That’s what people think when they hear “HR.” But I’m not here to police your coffee breaks or enforce meaningless policies. I’m here to build companies where people actually want to work.
I’ve been deep in the People space for longer than I’d like to admit, helping startups scale, fix, and transform their people operations. No college degree, no traditional path—just a career built from the ground up with a front-row seat to what works and what absolutely doesn’t. I’ve led HR teams across Tech, SaaS, Construction, and Consumer Goods, learning something invaluable at every stop.
I thrive in high-growth environments, aligning people strategy with business goals to unlock revenue and build cultures that attract and keep top talent. Some of my wins:
🛟 Saved $1M+ in recruiting costs by revamping hiring strategies.
ꜜ Reduced payroll expenses by $250K while keeping employees engaged.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Brought voluntary attrition below 5%, driving a $50M revenue increase and a 10x valuation.
I specialize in talent strategy, HR technology, employee engagement, DEIB, and scaling operations for Series B – D startups. Whether implementing leadership acceleration programs or designing compensation structures that attract (and retain) top talent, I bring data-backed solutions that fuel business growth.
Outside of work? You’ll find me at yoga, cooking up something delicious, cheering my kids on at their sports and theater events, or snuggling with my two dogs.
Let’s connect—I promise I won’t send you a policy update.
That’s what people think when they hear “HR.” But I’m not here to police your coffee breaks or enforce meaningless policies. I’m here to build companies where people actually want to work.
I’ve been deep in the People space for longer than I’d like to admit, helping startups scale, fix, and transform their people operations. No college degree, no traditional path—just a career built from the ground up with a front-row seat to what works and what absolutely doesn’t. I’ve led HR teams across Tech, SaaS, Construction, and Consumer Goods, learning something invaluable at every stop.
I thrive in high-growth environments, aligning people strategy with business goals to unlock revenue and build cultures that attract and keep top talent. Some of my wins:
🛟 Saved $1M+ in recruiting costs by revamping hiring strategies.
ꜜ Reduced payroll expenses by $250K while keeping employees engaged.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Brought voluntary attrition below 5%, driving a $50M revenue increase and a 10x valuation.
I specialize in talent strategy, HR technology, employee engagement, DEIB, and scaling operations for Series B – D startups. Whether implementing leadership acceleration programs or designing compensation structures that attract (and retain) top talent, I bring data-backed solutions that fuel business growth.
Outside of work? You’ll find me at yoga, cooking up something delicious, cheering my kids on at their sports and theater events, or snuggling with my two dogs.
Let’s connect—I promise I won’t send you a policy update.
