{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Math to People Leadership","description":"In this episode, we dive into Brittany Rohde\u2019s 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 \ud83d\udd39 Diverse Backgrounds Can Drive Success \u2013 Brittany\u2019s transition from math to HR showcases the power of transferable skills and how technical backgrounds can bring unique problem-solving abilities to people operations. \ud83d\udd39 Say Yes to Opportunities \u2013 Raising her hand for projects at GitLab led Brittany into compensation and benefits, ultimately shaping her career trajectory. \ud83d\udd39 The Power of Admin &amp;amp; Automation \u2013 A self-proclaimed admin enthusiast, Brittany discusses the importance of balancing operational efficiency with strategic initiatives. \ud83d\udd39 People Ops Needs Engineers \u2013 She strongly advocates for having a dedicated engineering resource to automate and streamline HR processes, improving efficiency and scalability. \ud83d\udd39 Passion Over Titles \u2013 Brittany emphasizes that career success isn\u2019t about chasing promotions but about leaning into what excites you and where you can add the most value. Timestamped Highlights \u23f3 [00:01:00] \u2013 Brittany\u2019s unexpected path from a math degree to HR \u23f3 [00:03:00] \u2013 Landing an HR role at GitLab and leveraging technical skills \u23f3 [00:05:00] \u2013 How raising her hand led her into compensation strategy \u23f3 [00:08:00] \u2013 The role of admin work in HR and its strategic importance \u23f3 [00:09:00] \u2013 Why every people team should have a dedicated engineer \u23f3 [00:12:00] \u2013 Budgeting for automation and how to make the business case \u23f3 [00:14:00] \u2013 The impact of technical skills on HR decision-making \u23f3 [00:16:00] \u2013 Scaling the people function at Monarch Money \u23f3 [00:18:00] \u2013 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; \u2013 Brittany Rohde Connect with Brittany \ud83d\udd17 LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brittany-rohde-970964b2 Enjoying the Podcast? If you found this episode insightful, share it with your network! Don\u2019t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. \ud83d\ude80 ","author_name":"The Talent Tango","author_url":"http:\/\/www.elevano.com","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185673035"}