Janay Jespersen, SPHR

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) @ Rithum | HR Strategy Expert | CHIEF Member| Global SaaS | Private Equity | M&A

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

About

With over 10 years of experience in human resources leadership, I currently serve as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Rithum, where I focus on employee relations, strategic planning, and fostering a positive workplace culture. My work emphasizes developing strategies that align with organizational goals while empowering a diverse and talented team to thrive. At Rithum, I contribute to shaping impactful people strategies and ensuring a collaborative, inclusive environment for employees. By leveraging expertise in customer relations and employee relations, I support initiatives tailored to enhance engagement, retention, and organizational performance. My goal is to enable Rithum's continued success by aligning employee development with business objectives.

Experience

  • Rithum (5 yrs 7 mos)
    • Chief Human Resources Officer
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • SVP of People Strategy
      Jan 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • VP of People Strategy at Dsco.io (Acquired by Rithum (formerly CommerceHub), Nov 2020)
    Dec 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • VP, People and Places at Sorenson Media
    Nov 2016 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Director of Employee Experience at Uinta Brewing Company
    Mar 2016 - Nov 2016 · 9 mos

  • Human Resources Manager at Lanyon, Inc. (Acquired by Cvent)
    Apr 2011 - Mar 2016 · 5 yrs