Climbing the HR Ladder: From Newbie to CHRO with Jill Morrison

Written By Dr. Shari Simpson

Eps. #39 OCTOBER 17TH, 2023

Curious about the challenges and rewards of being a CHRO?

In this episode of HR Message, host Shari Simpson interviews Jill Morrison, the CHRO at Paylocity. Jill shares her journey from an HR newbie to a CHRO, attributing her success to the leaders she has worked with and her deep understanding of the businesses she has been a part of. Tune in to learn more about Jill's secret sauce for climbing the HR ladder.

 

Jill Morrison

CHRO

Paylocity

Guest(s): Jill Morrison, CHRO, Paylocity

Jill joined Paylocity in 2022, bringing over 20 years of dedicated and progressive HR experience. In her role, she leverages her many years as a change agent and leader in high-tech companies experiencing tremendous growth and transformation. Before Paylocity, she spent more than seven years in the dynamic higher education tech space, leading several areas of HR at Ellucian and supporting the business through significant private equity transactions and acquisitions.

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Dr. Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson, EdD, SHRM-SCP, leads thought leadership at a technology company and is the founder of HR Swagger, LLC and DTG Leadership. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, she focuses on leadership, culture, and learning experiences that help people do their best work. Shari is also the host of the HR Mixtape podcast and a frequent speaker on modern HR, leadership, and workplace transformation. Her work blends practical HR strategy with a people-first approach that helps organizations build connection, clarity, and momentum.

Beyond her professional achievements, Shari is a proud mother of three sons—one a veteran and two currently serving in the US Navy—a dedicated dog mom and an avid reader. Her 25+-year marriage to a fire department Chief adds depth to her understanding of service and dedication.

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