Ashlee Duerksen

About Ashlee Duerksen

As a strategic HR executive with over a decade of progressive leadership experience, I specialize in scaling people operations and building high-performing HR and recruiting teams in high-growth, tech-driven environments. Currently global People Operations for a SaaS technology consulting firm, I bring deep expertise in HR strategy, employee experience, and compliance across North America, LATAM, and EMEA.My approach blends business acumen with empathy—delivering data-driven talent programs that align with company goals, foster culture, and drive retention. I’ve led HR Shared Services transformations, managed large-scale HRIS and ATS implementations, optimized total rewards strategy, and overseen M&A integrations with 100% employee retention.With a strong foundation in U.S. labor law and global compliance, I’m known for operational excellence, thoughtful change management, and building trusted partnerships with business leaders. I’ve coached and developed HR and recruiting teams, launched scalable performance and engagement frameworks, and delivered actionable insights through workforce analytics.I thrive in fast-paced, evolving businesses where HR is a strategic lever for growth—and I’m passionate about shaping people-first workplaces that drive innovation and long-term success.

Experience

1. Human Resources Leader

   Cleartelligence

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Lead enterprise-wide people strategy and HR operations for a growing professional services firm, partnering with executive leadership to align talent, culture, and organizational design with business objectives. Oversee the full employee lifecycle while building scalable, compliant HR programs that support performance, engagement, and retention across teams and locations.Serve as a strategic advisor on leadership development, workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations. Lead HR due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive change initiatives. Own HR analytics, HRIS optimization, and benefits strategy to enable data-informed decision-making and a high-impact employee experience.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Management and Leadership

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Human Resources Management