Scale quickly with a US People Partner
I’m Ashley Williams.
I partner with early stage companies looking to tackle their People debt and scale their people operations into the US market.
Previously at Virtual Internships, Whereby & productboard, I focus on partnering with business leaders for US expansion, building remote-first programs, and optimizing the back-end of People Operations.
Ten Years of Experience
From Seed Stage to Unicorn, I’ve seen many stages of growth and can work with you to build programs, fit for purpose.
People Ops as a Product
The People ops as a Product approach continuously collects strategic feedback to build value-driven programs that directly impact the employee lifecycle.
How I work
I build efficient & tech-enabled programs to support the business vision for growth.
Build trust with your CFO & COO by creating an open & scalable compensation philosophy for your global team.
Create the best People strategy, from total rewards to tangible culture policies to attract top talent.
I aim to implement fit-for-purpose strategies to attract experienced top talent and keep them.
“Have you just raised a Series and looking to hire in a new place (NY)?
Let’s equip your recruiters with foundational US People policy knowledge.
Company Stage & Size
“Hiring globally and have different policies for each entity?
Manage compliance & unify your policies with principles.
Remote-first & Global
Business Partnering
In moments of ambiguity it’s helpful for the organization to utilize People Partners.
As a fractional People Partner, we can systemize big changes and advise managers as they help their teams stay motivated and focused on company goals. In global settings, have a HR leader guide your managers through complex laws and follow compliant guidelines in handling tough conversations.
Company Offsites
Your offsite is your best chance to embody your values in real life.
Using years of experience planning European offsites for ustwo, productboard, and Whereby, I can help you prioritize the moments that matter to showcase your culture, collect assets for your leadership and marketing teams, and create a memorable employee experience.
Tips on inclusive activities, empowering remote friendly opportunities and exploring areas for flexibility, are all great ways to allow your team to make their own decisions within reason, saving your team time and your company money.
Open Source Content
The best employer brand strategy is to live what you preach and share it.
I’m a proud believer in open source content. At Whereby, we built progressive programs that set the standard for many global & remote-first companies with an open handbook.
Our Progression & levelling framework is helping change the way employers think about performance. Our remote-first HR strategies and Leadership toolkit are referenced frequently as the best non parental culture guidelines throughout the People Ops community.
About me
At the unicorn productboard, I joined at seed stage and witnessed multiple stages of VC rounds, various culture changes and international growth. At Whereby, we built a brand known for it’s progressive and remote policies. We employed people globally and implemented a non-parental culture full of empowerment and transparency.
I find my joy in partnering with leaders to identify areas for simplification and embed autonomy to strengthen company culture.
Ready to Scale Your Team in the US?
Let's discuss how we can help you navigate the complexities of US employment and build your dream team.
Based in New York City, USA.
