Valerie Simank
Human Resources Leader
- Role
- Director of HR Operations at 49 Financial
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Valerie Simank
I am an HR Leader who is a people person at heart and a builder by nature. I am passionate about creating People programs that genuinely connect employees to the purpose of the company. I bring a strong track record of driving both strategic and tactical People Operations initiatives that deliver measurable business results.I have led large-scale People Operations work, including M&A integrations, culture evolution, organizational design, and full lifecycle HR leadership. Known for combining strategic insight with hands-on execution, I build scalable HR infrastructure, strengthen leadership capability, and design programs that help people and businesses grow together.My expertise spans the full HR lifecycle, talent acquisition, organizational design, Total Rewards, performance management, employee relations, leadership development, and change management. I believe HR does not own culture but serves as the steward of it. Protecting it, strengthening it, and ensuring people feel connected to the mission. I am passionate about scaling People Operations in dynamic environments and designing programs that help organizations grow with clarity, compassion, and purpose.At my core, I am driven by the belief that when people feel valued, supported, and connected to purpose, they do their best work and HR’s greatest impact comes from making that possible.
Experience
Director of HR Operations
Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Independent wealth management firm supporting financial advisors through a collaborative, values-driven, people-first culture.
Education
St.Edward's University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Skills
- Human Resources
- Compensation & Benefits
- Recruiting
- HR Policies
- Compensation
- Onboarding
- Consulting
- Change Management
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
- Benefits Administration
- Organizational Development
- HR Consulting
- Project Management
- Exit Process
- Personnel Management
- Leadership
- Training
- Performance Management
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