Jess Castro

Jess Castro is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in people management and organizational development. Currently serving as a Sr. People Business Partner at Applied Systems, Jess supports leadership to enhance employee experiences and drive results within a fast-paced cloud software company. Previously held a similar role at Above Lending, where Jess honed HR strategies for a growing FinTech startup. Experience also includes HR management roles at Echo Global Logistics, handling various HR matters across multiple teams, and significant tenure at Franciscan Alliance, Inc., advising on employee relations and recruitment for over 19,000 employees. Jess began a career in recruitment with Staff Source, leading recruitment efforts for major automotive clients, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management with a focus on Human Resources from Purdue University.