Star-Ann Goodrich

About Star-Ann Goodrich

As a Staff People Partner at CircleCI, I\'ve discovered my sweet spot - whether I\'m partnering with C-suite leaders on succession planning or designing enterprise-wide programs, I believe in creating connection, joy, and inspiration.while getting serious work done.As a strategic HR leader, I\'ve: Partnered with senior leadership on organizational strategy, succession planning, and change management Architected leadership development programs and talent frameworks that scale business capabilities Led complex organizational design initiatives while maintaining a human-first approach Developed comprehensive DEIB, philanthropy, and employee experience programs that strengthen company cultureI bring my whole self to work - including the patience and creative problem-solving skills that come from being a mom to a teenager (though she might debate my conflict resolution abilities!). I thrive on challenging the status quo and believe that like my sweet dogs teach me daily, true loyalty and impact come from actions, not words.My approach combines data-driven decision making with a genuine passion for creating workplace experiences that matter. At the senior level, I\'ve learned that the most impactful solutions come from challenging the status quo while bringing people along for the journey. Because at the end of the day, transforming workplace culture isn\'t just about strategy - it\'s about creating lasting impact through genuine connection and purposeful action.

Experience

1. Staff People Partner

   CircleCI

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Partner directly with our CRO and CMO as their embedded HR advisor. This is true strategic partnership - I am at the table for succession planning, org design decisions, and complex people challenges. Not reactive HR work. Lead organizational restructuring that has affected 100+ employees - everything from redesigning team structures to managing sensitive role transitions while keeping trust intact Built leadership development programs for 40+ managers across sales, customer success, marketing, and engineering. I coach them through real situations: difficult feedback conversations, performance management, strategic decisions Drive full-cycle performance management including talent assessments, calibration, PIPs, and documentation. Also guide leaders through complex employee relations situations and workplace investigations Partner with CRO/CMO on succession planning, talent strategy, and organizational design. Provide strategic guidance on compensation benchmarking, equity frameworks, career pathing Lead change initiatives across the org - new processes, leadership transitions, team restructuring. The goal is always to maintain transparency and trust while accelerating business results