Blythe Hart-Ries

Blythe Hart-Ries has a diverse and extensive work experience in human resources and management roles. Blythe'smost recent position was at Data Society, where they served as the Director of People Operations. In this role, they created company-wide HR processes, overhauled the performance review process, managed immigration processes, expanded benefits offerings, and drove diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Prior to Data Society, Blythe worked at SimpsonScarborough as the Director of Human Resources, where they conducted compliance audits, updated the employee handbook, developed recruiting workflows, and implemented a market-driven compensation strategy.

Blythe also held positions as an HR Manager at Humane Rescue Alliance, One Federal Solution, and Federal Acquisition Strategies, LLC, where they were responsible for various HR functions, compliance initiatives, and organizational changes. Additionally, Blythe worked as an independent HR consultant, helping clients with career counseling and job search strategies.

In their earlier career, Blythe served as the Drama Program Director at York Suburban School District, where they directed plays, taught theatre-related subjects, and trained student leaders. Blythe also worked at JFC Staffing, starting as a sourcer and recruiter before launching and managing the JFC Skilled Trades division.

Overall, Blythe's work experience showcases their expertise in HR management, compliance, organizational development, and talent acquisition.

Blythe Hart-Ries pursued their education starting in 2002 at Penn State University. Blythe obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre, specializing in Acting and Directing, in 2007. Later, in 2009, they enrolled at Ashford University and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Human Resources Management in 2010.