In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Allison King, VP of People Operations at Sound Physicians, shares her unique career journey from applied mathematics to HR leadership. She discusses her passion for improving HR practices, particularly in scaling HR operations from small startups to large organizations. Topics include the importance of technology and automation in HR processes, change management, and balancing efficiency with a human touch. Allison provides practical advice on evaluating and implementing HR tools, as well as personal lessons learned in her career.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:19 Sponsor Message: Previ's Financial Wellness Benefit

00:44 Guest Introduction: Allison King's Career Journey

05:08 Scaling HR Processes: From Startups to Large Enterprises

07:24 Implementing Technology in HR: Tools and Strategies

08:38 Balancing Automation with Human Touch in HR

10:24 Evaluating and Optimizing HR Tools

12:09 Success Stories: Optimizing Onboarding Processes

15:24 Lessons Learned in Change Management

16:20 Parting Advice and Closing Remarks