In Human Resources, best practices are constantly changing. HR professionals must manage complex people strategies, fostering inclusive work cultures, and navigating ever-changing employment laws. Advancing within this field often requires more than just technical knowledge—it demands the guidance of someone who has already mastered the intricacies of the HR landscape.
Mentorship plays a crucial role in helping HR professionals grow not only in their careers but also in their capacity to influence organizational change. Whether you're looking to advance into a senior HR role, lead strategic initiatives, or simply gain new perspectives on employee engagement and retention, having a mentor can provide the insights and experience you need to thrive.
For HR professionals, the benefits of mentorship are twofold. First, mentors can offer real-world advice on handling complex situations, from conflict resolution to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Second, they help you stay ahead in an industry that is constantly shifting, offering perspectives on emerging trends like the future of work, HR tech, and innovative employee well-being programs.
A mentor can help you navigate these challenges and provide you with the tools and mindset to become a transformational HR leader. Whether you're just starting your HR career or you're looking to move into a more strategic role, the right mentor can help you identify growth opportunities, build influential networks, and develop the leadership skills needed to drive success in today’s competitive environment.
Luckily, the top mentors in HR are ready to guide you in your journey. Get to know these seasoned HR leaders who are eager to share their knowledge and help you unlock your full potential.
And, you can connect with them for FREE on Upnotch!
Genesis McKee – HR Leader |
Genesis McKee is an innovative and highly collaborative HR professional with a continuous improvement mindset and 10 years of experience working with diverse teams and C-suite executives across industries like aviation, e-commerce, tech, and manufacturing. As a strategic HR leader, she excels in aligning HR practices with business goals, enhancing key moments throughout the employee journey, and driving impactful organizational change.
Passionate about career coaching and mentorship, Genesis helps aspiring professionals navigate challenges and achieve their career goals. She also serves as a board member at HighSight Chicago, a nonprofit supporting low-income students, and is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Praise for Genesis |
My first session with Genesis was amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable, skillful, and helpful. In just one session I learned so much from Genesis. I am excited and looking forward to our future sessions!
Marc Chamarro - Senior HR Business Partner |
Marc Chamarro is a Senior HRBP for Business Tech at H&M. Originally from Spain and now living in Sweden, Marc is a passionate Human Resources professional with a strong focus on human behavior, people development, continuous improvement, and organizational development. He has a background in people management, people development, and finance, and holds two bachelor's degrees in economics and psychology. Marc has worked his way up from an HR generalist to his current role as an HR business partner, where he works with executives in multinational companies across multiple time zones. Marc truly believes in the power of mentorship and would be an excellent mentor for anyone looking to grow their career in HR.
Praise for Marc |
Marc was of great help! He provided thoughtful and solid advice for my current situation, as well as realistic options to improve my chances of advancing my career. His perspective was invaluable since I'm interested in transitioning into an HRBP position. Marc, in our short time, gave me specific feedback on my LinkedIn profile and resume, which I had been seeking. Additionally, he offered a valuable piece of advice: to constantly remember that the competition I face is within myself, and to strive to become a better version of myself, both professionally and personally, every day.
Deb Hill - Executive HR Business Partner |
Deb Hill is an Executive Human Resources Business Partner with expertise in driving transformation, operational improvements, and organizational growth through people-first strategies. With over 20 years of experience in HR and talent management, she partners with C-Suite executives to unlock the full value of their teams and create an engaging, high-performance culture. Her areas of expertise include Total Rewards Strategy, Leadership Development, DEI, M&A Integrations, and Employee Engagement.
Known for her entrepreneurial spirit and authentic leadership, Deb excels at building impactful teams and nurturing talent at all levels. She is passionate about helping individuals advance their careers and would be an ideal mentor for new leaders or those looking to build top-performing teams through authentic leadership practices.
Praise for Deb |
Deb understood and empathized with my situation and gave me solid advice. Just as valuable as the advice was the uplifting manner she relayed it. Can't thank her enough!
Jamie Roelofs – Learning & Development Leader |
Jamie Roelofs is a Learning & Development Program Manager. She is a Learning and Development Leader and a strong Human Resources professional with experience creating and leading strategies for L&D and recruitment programs. She is also skilled in change management and program management. Jamie would be a great mentor to any early career professional looking for guidance or anyone trying to stand out to managers and looking for advice. She’d also love to connect with other L&D leaders, to share knowledge and experience.
Praise for Jamie |
Jamie has a wealth of insight and information as she is well-versed in the field of Learning & Development, and beyond! She is super prompt and responsive. I am so happy I was able to glean some perspective in this field from someone with more experience.
Samantha Barnes - Talent Acquisition Operations Leader |
Samantha Barnes is a Talent Acquisition Operations Leader. She is an entrepreneurial and dynamic recruiting leader with a record of successful growth in corporate environments. Skilled at leading organizations through change, challenge, and uncertainty, Samantha consistently exceeds expectations and takes on additional roles with increasing responsibility while effectively managing relationships. She also has experience in investment hiring, global recruitment enablement, M&A, and business administration.
Samantha truly believes in mentorship and would be an excellent mentor to anyone in recruitment or talent acquisition trying to grow their career or seeking advice on change management. She’d also love to mentor anyone looking to improve their interviewing skills both for candidates and hiring/interview teams. She is also looking for a mentor herself - someone with leadership experience to help her take her career to the next level and enjoys networking across verticals.
Praise for Samantha |
Samantha has been nothing short of extraordinary! She is a great listener who can easily empathize with someone and understands how to provide clear, effective and kind suggestions based on a desired outcome. She has been instrumental in the professional success I've recently experienced and am excited to continue working with her!
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