Erika Jesse
People Business Partner @Opto Investments
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WORK HISTORY
People Business Partner @Opto Investments
As the sole People Business Partner at Opto Investments, I lead the full HR function and partner with executives to align people strategy with business objectives. My role spans compensation, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and organizational design, with a focus on building scalable infrastructure that supports growth.• Implemented the company’s first performance review process through Lattice, creating structure and accountability across teams• Built and launched a compensation and equity framework to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and transparency• Introduced the first eNPS survey, providing leadership with actionable insights into engagement and culture• Expanded and scaled employee benefits to support a distributed workforce• Drafted and rolled out the company’s first employee handbook to standardize policies and compliance practices• Guided the company through significant turnover and restructuring while supporting leadership and employees through transition• Partnered directly with the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, risk management, and scaling strategy• Sole owner of employee relations, conflict resolution, investigations, and leadership coaching across the company
EDUCATION
Santa Barbara City College
Associate's degree, Communication, General
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies
Convent & Stuart Hall
High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School
San Francisco State University
C.E, Conflict Resolution with an emphasis in Business and Labor Issues
ABOUT ERIKA JESSE
I am a People Business Partner with deep experience supporting Series A and high growth companies as the first HR hire. In these environments I build the infrastructure needed to scale from the ground up. I lead the design and implementation of compensation frameworks, performance management cycles, policies, compliance practices, and internal processes.As the sole People Business Partner at Opto Investments I am responsible for the full HR function. This includes employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, conflict resolution, and leadership coaching. My approach blends strategic alignment with operational execution, ensuring HR not only supports the business but also drives measurable results.Across my career I have partnered with executives and managers to navigate the challenges of growth. I have designed organizational structures and accountability frameworks and resolved sensitive employee issues with discretion and fairness. I thrive in fast moving environments where HR is expected to be both a trusted advisor and a hands-on builder.
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