Jill Wood

About Jill Wood

I’m a people-first HR leader with 7+ years of experience building strong employee relations, advising leaders, and scaling HR practices across fast-paced, multi-state organizations.As Director of HR at Youtech, I lead initiatives in performance management, onboarding, leadership development, and compliance. I partner closely with executives to align people strategy with business goals and create the conditions for teams to feel supported, engaged, and set up for success.What sets me apart is my ability to connect culture, compliance, and operational impact. I take a balanced approach to coaching leaders through change, resolving sensitive employee matters with empathy, and designing scalable systems that still feel personal.I’m passionate about creating environments where employees feel heard and leaders feel equipped — where structure supports, not stifles, the human side of work. Whether refining a policy or navigating a complex conversation, I lead with clarity, care, and a bias for action.Outside of work, I’m a wellness enthusiast and Food Network fan who values growth, balance, and meaningful connection in everything I do.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Youtech

   Mar 2023 — Present

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)