Joely Landreth

People and Culture Leader | HR Director | Building Practical, People-First Workplaces
People and Culture Leader | HR Director | Building Practical, People-First Workplaces
  • Edwards, CO
  • April 10, 2026

People and Culture leader with over 15 years of experience building and leading HR functions across manufacturing, distribution, and corporate environments. Known for creating practical, people-first workplaces that balance compliance, business needs, and a strong sense of culture.

Experience spans full-scope human resources leadership, including employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits strategy, HRIS and payroll administration, compliance, and leadership development. A collaborative partner to leadership teams, bringing a grounded and thoughtful approach to supporting both employees and organizational goals.

Drawn to organizations that value community, teamwork, and doing the right thing, with a focus on creating environments where people feel supported, engaged, and able to do their best work.

Phone Number
6185409855

Education

Masters of Arts @ Pepperdine University
Aug 1993 — May 1995

Psychology degree. Focus on organization and people development. Psi Chi honor society

BA Psychology and Sociology @ University of Denver
Sep 1989 — May 1992

Double major in Psychology and sociology. member of Psychology honors society - Psi Chi

Experience

HR Director @ Imo's Holdings CO
Jun 2021 — Current

Lead full-scope Human Resources operations for a multi-entity organization supporting manufacturing, distribution, franchise, and corporate teams (100–500 employees). Provide strategic oversight of employment practices, risk management, compliance, total rewards, and employee relations to safeguard organizational legal, financial, and reputational interests.

HR consultant and Fractional HR director @ HRC
Mar 2018 — Jun 2021

Partnered with executive and operational leaders to align people strategy with business objectives, strengthen employment practices, and support sustainable organizational growth. Provided guidance on policy development, compliance, performance management, and workforce planning to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce organizational risk.

HR Director @ Troverco
Nov 2014 — May 2018

Built and led the Human Resources function from the ground up, establishing core systems, policies, and processes to support organizational growth. Directed all HR areas including compliance, talent acquisition, training, organizational development, total rewards, and HRIS.

Partnered with leadership to translate business strategy into HR initiatives that drive performance and engagement. Ensured compliance with multi-state employment laws and developed strategic talent pipelines to attract and retain high-quality employees.

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