1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, we dive into Brittany Rohde’s unconventional journey into the HR and people space. With a background in mathematics and a love for admin, Brittany has successfully navigated the world of people operations, compensation, and leadership. We explore how she transitioned from a math degree into HR, her philosophy on taking opportunities, and why she believes every people team should have an engineering component. Key Takeaways 🔹 Diverse Backgrounds Can Drive Success – Brittany’s transition from math to HR showcases the power of transferable skills and how technical backgrounds can bring unique problem-solving abilities to people operations. 🔹 Say Yes to Opportunities – Raising her hand for projects at GitLab led Brittany into compensation and benefits, ultimately shaping her career trajectory. 🔹 The Power of Admin &amp;amp; Automation – A self-proclaimed admin enthusiast, Brittany discusses the importance of balancing operational efficiency with strategic initiatives. 🔹 People Ops Needs Engineers – She strongly advocates for having a dedicated engineering resource to automate and streamline HR processes, improving efficiency and scalability. 🔹 Passion Over Titles – Brittany emphasizes that career success isn’t about chasing promotions but about leaning into what excites you and where you can add the most value. Timestamped Highlights ⏳ [00:01:00] – Brittany’s unexpected path from a math degree to HR ⏳ [00:03:00] – Landing an HR role at GitLab and leveraging technical skills ⏳ [00:05:00] – How raising her hand led her into compensation strategy ⏳ [00:08:00] – The role of admin work in HR and its strategic importance ⏳ [00:09:00] – Why every people team should have a dedicated engineer ⏳ [00:12:00] – Budgeting for automation and how to make the business case ⏳ [00:14:00] – The impact of technical skills on HR decision-making ⏳ [00:16:00] – Scaling the people function at Monarch Money ⏳ [00:18:00] – Advice for math and technical students considering HR careers Quote of the Episode &quot;I've never been driven by title. I've always been driven by: Is this something that excites me? Is this something I can learn from?&quot; – Brittany Rohde Connect with Brittany 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-rohde-970964b2 Enjoying the Podcast? If you found this episode insightful, share it with your network! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 🚀 The Talent Tango http://www.elevano.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35662490/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/185673035