Michelle Jager
Michelle Jager
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Chief People Officer at BitPay
Georgia, United States
People and culture have been at the center of my career for over two decades. I’ve built and led People Operations across early-stage startups and scaling organizations in software, fintech, and crypto—developing strong people practices, supporting rapid growth, and aligning people strategy with business goals.
My experience includes building people functions from the ground up and scaling them through global expansion, remote transformation, and long-term organizational growth. I bring a practical, strategic approach to developing high-performing teams and systems that support both employee success and sustainable business outcomes.
Whether partnering with founders in the early days or supporting leadership teams through critical growth milestones, I focus on what drives lasting success: strong leadership, clear processes, and a culture where people want to stay and grow.
Core Areas of Expertise:
• People Operations Strategy and Company Scaling
• Organizational Design and Team Growth
• Talent Acquisition, Engagement and Retention
• Culture Building and Leadership Enablement
• Remote and Distributed Team Leadership
• Total Rewards, Compensation and Equity Programs
• HR Systems, Policies and Operational Infrastructure
• Employment Compliance and People Risk Management
My experience includes building people functions from the ground up and scaling them through global expansion, remote transformation, and long-term organizational growth. I bring a practical, strategic approach to developing high-performing teams and systems that support both employee success and sustainable business outcomes.
Whether partnering with founders in the early days or supporting leadership teams through critical growth milestones, I focus on what drives lasting success: strong leadership, clear processes, and a culture where people want to stay and grow.
Core Areas of Expertise:
• People Operations Strategy and Company Scaling
• Organizational Design and Team Growth
• Talent Acquisition, Engagement and Retention
• Culture Building and Leadership Enablement
• Remote and Distributed Team Leadership
• Total Rewards, Compensation and Equity Programs
• HR Systems, Policies and Operational Infrastructure
• Employment Compliance and People Risk Management
