Molly Lukes
People Strategist & Fractional HR Leader | Connecting Passion to Purpose | Building Aligned, Human-Centered Cultures That Scale | Coach to Leaders and Individual Contributors | Impactful Mentor
- Role
- Troop Member at Troophr
- Location
- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Molly Lukes
I’m passionate about solving people problems — not just through process and policy, but through curiosity, conversation, and connection. I listen for the heart behind the story, uncovering what matters most to people and organizations. Then I transform those insights into strategies that build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and meaningful growth — in business and in life.With extensive experience in HR consulting and operations, I specialize in providing fractional HR leadership at MLukesHR. My approach focuses on aligning people strategies with business objectives, enabling startups to establish strong foundations and overcome complex challenges. Leveraging my expertise in HR consulting, cross-functional team leadership, and strategic partnerships, I deliver tailored solutions through ongoing support and targeted projects. As a member of Triangle Executive Collaborative, TroopHR, Link Business, and LiLa, I collaborate with other seasoned professionals and contribute to fostering knowledge sharing and growth in early-stage business investment. My mission is to empower organizations and individuals by creating aligned, human-centered cultures built on trust, accountability, and innovation.
Experience
Troop Member
Apr 2024 — Present
TroopHR is a national HR network created to empower People professionals to drive change and maximize their impact as leaders. At Troop, People leaders connect with their peers, engage with industry thought leaders, and learn from master practitioners across the business community. TroopHR is a networking and Professional Development platform.
Education
Catawba College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
1994 — 1998
Symmetry
INSPIRE! Programme, Inspirational Leadership
Skills
- Onboarding
- Succession Planning
- Performance Management
- Benefits Management
- Payroll
- Leadership
- Training
- Talent Acquisition
- Mergers
- Recruiting
- Benefits Administration
- Hris
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Negotiation
- Employee Relations
- Change Management
- Employee Engagement
- Employment Law
- Policy
- Employee Benefits
- Coaching
- Talent Management
- Organizational Development
- Project Planning
- Leadership Development
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