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Michele N

Building Scalable HR Foundations That Drive Performance and Culture.

About me

Michele Nolty is a highly accomplished Human Resources executive with more than 20 years of experience driving business transformation through people strategy. With a proven track record across financial services, real estate, and private equity-backed organizations, Michele partners with executive teams to design and implement HR solutions that align talent, culture, and organizational growth. As a former Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Michele has led large-scale initiatives in compensation design, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement. She has stewarded organizations through mergers, downsizing, and restructuring with both strategic insight and human sensitivity—earning a reputation as a steady, trusted advisor during periods of change. Michele's work spans both global and domestic operations. She brings hands-on expertise in HR technology, compliance, and operational excellence, coupled with a deep understanding of what it takes to build high-performing teams. Her consulting practice focuses on helping companies strengthen their HR foundations, elevate executive leadership, and navigate complex talent challenges with clarity and care. Empathetic, pragmatic, and forward-thinking, Michele is committed to helping organizations thrive by investing in their most valuable asset—their people.

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
CHRO
2025 - 2025

Initiated HR transformation roadmap, introduced 360° performance tools, developed CEO-ready reporting, and remediated compliance/data gaps in a rapidly growing PE firm.

Chief People Officer
2022 - 2024

Upscaled HR and laid the foundation for a more comprehensive function, cutting costs by 40%, implementing leadership development, and professionalizing processes across multiple entities and acquisitions.

CHRO
2005 - 2022

Built HR from the ground up and scaled it to a global function across five countries, improving retention, launching DEI initiatives, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board.

Educations

Masters of Human Resources LeadershipVillanova University
NaN - Present

Certification

Total Certifications1

SHRM- SCP

Skills

Core skills10
Languages2

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Executive Coaching
C-Suite Advisory
HR Strategy
Organizational Alignment
Talent Acquisition
Succession Planning
Board Relations
Operational Expertise
People-Centered Culture Building

Languages

English (British)
English

Services