Built By People

Nathan Peirson, Chief People Officer at Onit


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Transforming HR for Business Impact with Nathan Peirson on Built by People Podcast

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Nathan, who shares his unique career journey from finance to HR.

Nathan discusses his initial path in finance and law, and how a shift towards Human Resources during his early career led him to various global roles and significant leadership opportunities in the HR space.

He highlights his strategic approach to foundational fixes before growth, focusing on eliminating non-value-adding administrative processes, and streamlining performance management methods.

Nathan elaborates on his approach to organizational design, HR team building, and aligning HR functions with business objectives. He also talks about his experiences in leading HR through different phases, including M&A activities and IPO preparations.

The episode concludes with Nathan's advice on the importance of curiosity and willingness to take on diverse assignments for career growth.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:55 Nathan's Career Journey

03:36 Foundational Fix Before Growth

07:00 Eliminating Administrative Processes

11:44 Principles of HR Organization Design

16:29 Building Impactful HR Teams

18:35 Parting Advice and Closing Remarks



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Built By PeopleBy Dave D'Angelo