People-First HR for the Modern Workplace
We believe people are your power
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
We partner with organizations to implement innovative HR strategies and create people-centered solutions that drive healthy, engaged, and high-performing workplaces.
Vision
Making people’s lives better by creating healthy, effective, and engaged workplaces.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We strive to do the right thing, especially when facing tough decisions.
Growth
We take strategic risks to elevate the client experience and continuously improve.
Co-Creation
We are inclusive, collaborating with clients and each other to leverage diverse strengths for the best outcomes.
Courage
We remain curious, confident in maintaining high standards, and humble enough to ask questions and stay vulnerable.
Why We Started
At People415, our mission, vision, and values form the foundation of everything we do. They reflect our commitment to building people-centered workplaces that inspire growth, foster engagement, and drive success.
Our mission defines our purpose, our vision illustrates the future we strive to create, and our core values guide our decisions and relationships. They push us to reach new heights by setting goals so big and exciting that they motivate everyone to work towards them, kind of like a dream that you actively try to make happen
Together, these principles shape our approach and underscore our dedication to making a meaningful impact on our clients, their teams, and ourselves.
Who We Work With
We partner with small to mid-size companies that care about doing things right for their people and business.
Whether you're building your first HR building blocks or need expert guidance as you grow, we’re here to help.
What We Do
We’re your embedded HR team—without the overhead. We meet you where you are and grow with you.
Our services include:
Fractional HR Leadership
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
People Operations & Compliance
Culture-Building & Change Support
Our Approach
HR may not involve unicorns or pixie dust, but with the right approach, it can work wonders for your team.
At People415, we are committed to understanding your unique goals, challenges, and culture. Our HR consulting practice revolves around co-creating strategic, practical solutions that empower your People Operations to thrive and support broader business goals.
Discovery and Understanding
We begin by getting to know your organization inside and out through conversations, data review, and a comprehensive analysis of your HR practices. This approach helps us identify strengths and gaps to design targeted, impactful solutions.
Custom Solutions Built for You
With deep insights, we develop HR strategies tailored to your needs—whether improving hiring processes, boosting employee engagement, or enhancing performance culture. Every piece is designed to drive measurable, positive change.
Working Together Through Implementation
We collaborate with your team to implement new practices smoothly, providing hands-on guidance and ensuring understanding and enthusiasm across your organization.
Meet the Team
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Becky Barton, CEO
Maximizer | Includer | Analytical | Harmony | Arranger
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Kate Powers, Director
Achiever | Input | Responsibility | Positivity | Connectedness
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Patti McGraw
Strategic | Empathy | Responsibility | Arranger |Maximizer
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Briann Baker, Engagement Director
Arranger | Developer | Connectedness | Individualization | Communication
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Lauren Mead, HR Senior Manager
Developer | Empathy | Consistency | Harmony | Connectedness
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Vanessa Reed, HR Manager
Positivity / Developer / Arranger / Learner / Connectedness
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Thomas Struck, HR Senior Associate
Connectedness | Woo | Communication | Restorative | Input
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Brandy Dexter, HR Senior Associate
Connectedness | Woo | Communication | Positivity | Developer
How We Make a Difference
A Commitment.
People415 believes our differences are what makes us exceptional. That’s why we’re committed to fostering and nurturing a work environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are fully integrated into everything we do — for the benefit of our team, our clients, and our communities. This means that we welcome and celebrate people for who they are, without equivocation.
DEIB is the foundation of all of our business decisions — including the candidates we hire, the vendors and partners we choose, and the clients that we work with. By making these values an essential part of our decision-making process, we aim to build an organization that attracts, inspires, and retains exceptional people. And we enthusiastically work with clients to do the same.
We prioritize DEIB internally to inform our approach to talent management, and continuously strive to improve our cultural competency, policies, and strategic goals to ensure alignment. We will continue to foster a culture where people are empowered to stand up for themselves and others to ensure that staff and clients—at all levels and locations—feel valued, respected, and included. And we commit to enforcing accountability for achieving progress towards these objectives whenever possible.
