Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), engages in an insightful conversation with Velia Murillo. Velia Murillo serves as the Global Head of People at Treble Music, a music application company, where she is a pivotal member of the executive leadership team. As the first HR hire, Velia has pioneered the establishment of HR operations from the ground up, overseeing a diverse workforce spanning across various cultures, time zones, and languages in the US, Mexico, Armenia, Indonesia, and Colombia. With a hands-on approach as a solo HR practitioner, Velia navigates challenges adeptly, focusing on fostering positive employee relations among a team of over 100 talented individuals. Velia's expertise lies in leveraging automation and AI thoughtfully within HR processes to enhance productivity, accuracy, and employee experience, thereby driving sustainable organizational success.

Reach Velia Murillo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/velia-murillo/ Velia’s Connection Recommendations: Amanda Halle Velia’s Podcast Recommendation: · Future of HR Podcast hosted by Matt Beane · The Modern People Leader hosted by Stephen Huerta and Daniel Huerta Velia’s HR Playlist Recommendation: · “I'm Still Standing" by Elton John · “Survivor" by Destiny's Child LinkedIn Learning Recommendation: Gen AI in HR