Janel Benson

About Janel Benson

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Experience

1. Human Resources Business Partner

   Red Ventures

   Jul 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Partner with executive and senior leaders across Marketing, Commercial, Product & Tech, and Operations to align people decisions to business goals tied to revenue, EBITDA, customer acquisition, retention, and operational scalability- Guide leaders and teams through a major post-reorg operating model change, driving clarity on role ownership, function boundaries, and talent implications in a leaner, more specialized organization- Influence leadership decision-making by surfacing early signals around manager effectiveness, role clarity, team health, and employee sentiment, then translating those insights into actionable recommendations- Gather and synthesize employee feedback across teams to identify root causes behind engagement and organizational friction, partnering with senior leaders to improve clarity, alignment, and employee experience- Oversee annual performance review and calibration cycles across multiple functions, equipping leaders with tools, guidance, and decision support to improve consistency, accountability, and alignment to company performance standards- Built and operationalized manager tools, training, and review guidance to improve performance evaluation quality, calibration rigor, and consistency against a shared talent bar across the organization- Help shape and communicate clearer career paths and job architecture during enterprise-wide professionalization efforts affecting functions ranging from SEO and Product to Commercial and Marketing Operations.