Making HR BetteR

42% of HR Leaders rated thEir HR technology implementations as failed, or not fully successful, 2 years post implementation. - Josh Bersin

Mission

The world of work is undergoing a seismic shift, the likes of which have not been witnessed since the Industrial Revolution. The fundamental aspects of our professional lives – where we work, how we work, and the tools we utilize – have all been profoundly transformed. As Human Resource leaders, our collective role has never been more crucial.

At HorizonHuman, we provide high-touch consultation and expert guidance to help our clients navigate these uncharted waters. Whether you are a senior HR leader seeking to refine your HR strategy or an HR Tech founder aiming to validate your marketplace and pricing model, our comprehensive approach empowers you to turn challenges into opportunities for success.

In these times of rapid change, our team is dedicated to supporting your business transformation and showcasing the true value of your HR function. We understand that the path forward may seem daunting, but with our expertise and collaborative approach, you can confidently stride towards a future where your organization thrives.

Are you being sold an HR TECH solution in search of a problem? We can help you define your priorities and focus your time On what Truly Matters. - Sofia whelan

Our Services

Designing HR Transformations

We cut through the noise, help you define your highest priorities, design your strategic roadmap and deliver sustainable business cases to address your most pressing challenges.

Defining a Future Proof HR Tech Stack

We are experts in technology services and vendors in HR. We have particular expertise in evaluating Artificial Intelligence and Automation solutions in Human Resources.

We will provide a framework for you to select and manage your vendors, aligned to your strategic roadmap, and we can help measure your return on investment on technology investments over time.

We will act as your Project Management Office for implementation of new vendors, ensuring implementation runs on time, on budget, and with a clear plan for adoption in place.

Setting Your HR Team up For Success

We’re experts in product models and HR. We can assess the impacts of transformation on your teams’ capabilities, skills and operating model and design a future state that supports sustainable change over time.

Coaching Leaders Through Change

We are coaches. We provide actionable coaching on topics related to: talent acquisition, skills strategy, employee experience, learning and talent development and organizational design.

Do you know why it takes you so long to hire talent? We do, and We can help. - Sarah Smart

Meet the Team

  • Sarah Smart

    CO-FOUNDER

    Sarah Smart has over 20 years of leadership experience in Talent Acquisition at companies like Hilton Worldwide, Accenture, and JPMorgan Chase. During her career, Sarah has led global teams in the adoption of Generative AI-enabled technologies, new HCMS, and new processes which transform and align organizations to the new expectations in HR. In her most recent role, Sarah led the Product Organization for Talent Acquisition at JPMorgan Chase as well as leading the Chase Recruiting Organization.

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    Sofia Whelan

    CO-FOUNDER

    Sofia Whelan brings over 15 years of global HR transformation experience. She has a strong passion and deep focus on translating HR trends into programs that drive value for businesses. During her time at Deloitte as a Human Capital consultant, she excelled at providing advice and implementation services related to HR Technology Strategy, Operating Models/ Org Design and Vendor Selections, as well as Transformation Execution and Change Management for a wide range of companies including Google, Disney, Ab- Inbev, Pfizer and more. In her most recent role, Sofia led the design and delivery of a Product Operating Model and Skills Strategy at JPMorgan Chase. .