Tactical HR to Strategic Leadership: Defining Values and Integrity in the Workplace with Jamy Conrad
Eps. #124 MAY 27TH, 2025
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson sits down with Jamy Conrad, Vice President of People and HR at TrustRadius. They delve into the evolving role of HR professionals, focusing on the critical transition from tactical support to strategic partnership in the workplace. This conversation is particularly timely as organizations navigate the complexities of employee experience and the integration of AI in HR practices. Jamy shares her unique insights on fostering a culture of belonging and leveraging soft skills as power skills to drive business outcomes.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to balance employee advocacy with organizational goals for mutual benefit.
Discover why developing an HR mission and values statement is essential for internal branding.
Explore strategies for embracing AI as a tool to enhance HR efficiency and effectiveness.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR approach!
Guest(s): Jamy Conrad, Vice President of People and HR, TrustRadius
Guest(s): Jamy Conrad, Vice President of People and HR, TrustRadius
Jamy Conrad is a seasoned HR executive with over 15 years of leadership experience, who transitioned to the tech industry to join the TrustRadius team after a successful tenure in healthcare. Her journey in HR includes impactful roles at Travis Medical, where she received the "Mission Possible" award for fostering positivity, and at PAM Health, where she led the opening of a new Rehab Hospital and directed HR efforts nationwide during the pandemic.
At TrustRadius, she champions all aspects of “People,” including strategy, analytics, benefits, and enhancing the human experience of being a TrustRadian. Beyond her internal impact, Jamy is actively engaged in various HR communities, including leading The Strategic HR Forum, speaking globally with HackingHR, and serving as a long-time member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), currently in their Executive Network program and Advocacy Team.
She is an HR Tech Advisor through the People Tech Partners program, speaks frequently about AI in HR and the future of work, and is passionate about advancing the impact HR & People teams have on business outcomes. In her spare time, she enjoys collecting rare books, making memories with family and friends, and advocating for underprivileged communities. Jamy’s HR journey reflects her curiosity about human nature and realizing along the way that the more she learns, the less she knows.
