Jana Bowles
Director, People and Culture at Critical Start
- Role
- Director, People and Culture at Critical Start
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jana Bowles
Strategic People & Culture leader with a proven ability to translate business needs into actionable talent programs that enhance performance and engagement.I partner with C-suite and senior leaders to translate business priorities into scalable people programs—from workforce planning and organizational design to talent acquisition and leadership development. My approach blends strategic thinking with practical execution: I\'ve led succession planning, performance management frameworks, and change initiatives that enhance organizational agility while strengthening culture and belonging.Currently leading People & Culture for a global company of ~300 employees, I oversee Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and enterprise HRBP functions. I\'m energized by the full employee lifecycle—attracting top talent, developing high-performing teams, and creating the conditions where people do their best work.What I bring:Strategic workforce planning | Organizational design | Talent acquisition & retention | Leadership development | Performance & succession planning | Change management | Employee relations | Culture & belonging initiatives
Experience
Director, People and Culture
Dec 2025 — Present
Provide strategic leadership for Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development functionsAct as a trusted partner to the CPO and senior leaders on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design- Translate business priorities into practical, enterprise-wide people strategies- Lead the design and execution of enterprise HR programs, including succession planning, merit planning, and performance management frameworks globally, companywide for approx. 300 employees- Develop scalable career frameworks, competency models, and people programs that support long-term employee growth and engagement- Partner cross-functionally to strengthen People, Culture, and Belonging initiatives across the employee lifecycle- Lead enterprise-level change projects designed to enhance collaboration, agility, and organizational effectiveness- Provide expert guidance and resolution on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fairness and consistency
Education
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, General
Skills
- Talent Management
- Interviews
- Screening
- Hiring
- Strategic Partnerships
- Taleo
- Sdlc
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding
- Physicians
- Sales
- College Recruiting
- Human Resources
- Temporary Placement
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Personnel Management
- Internet Recruiting
- Physician Recruitment
- Building Strategic Relationships
- Full-Life Cycle Recruiting
- Talent Selection
- Strategy
- Succession Planning
- Organizational Development
- Selection
- Call Center
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Recruiting
- Professional Services
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent Assessment
- Recruitment/Retention
- Business Strategy
- Sourcing
- Training
- Management
- Operations Management
- Account Management
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