Jessica D. Winder

CEO

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States14 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • Expert in building human-centric workplace cultures.
  • Author of 'The Hidden Gem Within' guiding career fulfillment.
  • Recognized as a top career coach in Las Vegas.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert with a focus on organizational culture and talent management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human Capital ManagementExecutive DevelopmentLeadershipCommunity DevelopmentCompensation ManagementTotal Rewards StrategiesEmployee EngagementEmployee RecognitionHuman Resources (hr)Talent AcquisitionHr Project Management

Other Skills

HR ConsultingStart-up LeadershipAgile MethodologiesSalary BenchmarkingChange ManagementBenefits AdministrationHR Department StartupHRISTrauma WorkEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementEmployment LawOrientation & On-BoardingMediation & AdvocacyTraining & Development

About

I’m not your traditional HR executive; I’m the one rewriting the playbook! I lead with truth, empathy, and a little “good trouble.” From scaling teams to 100+ hires to building cultures that actually feel human, my work lives at the intersection of people, performance, and purpose. As Chief People Officer of Winder Law Firm and Founder of Hidden Gem Career Coaching, I help organizations and individuals unlock their potential, not through corporate jargon, but through radical honesty and heart. I’m also the author of "The Hidden Gem Within" and a keynote speaker known for saying out loud what everyone else is only thinking. Whether I’m on stage, on LinkedIn, or in the boardroom, my goal is simple: Make workplaces work for people, not against them. Let’s connect and build something real together. 💎

Experience

14 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

The phoenix collective

Co-Founder

Jan 2026Present · 4 mos · Las Vegas, NV · Remote

  • TPC exists to build real community, deepen connection, and create space for meaningful learning. It brings together strong voices and real opportunities, curates conversations that are practical and high impact, and fosters relationships that actually move careers and leadership forward. Every experience is designed to feel energizing, valuable, and worth showing up for.
LeadershipCommunity DevelopmentExecutive DevelopmentStart-up LeadershipAgile Methodologies

Wellpay.ai

Ambassador

Sep 2025Present · 8 mos · Remote

  • I'm tired of watching companies fumble around with outdated compensation strategies while their best talent walks out the door, so I'm on a mission to wake up organizations still stuck using spreadsheet-based pay scales instead of real AI-driven insights. This isn't about playing it safe with traditional HR practices, it's about completely flipping the script and showing decision-makers how to stop hemorrhaging talent with compensation strategies that actually work.
Compensation ManagementTotal Rewards StrategiesSalary Benchmarking

Tilt

Ambassador

Jul 2025Present · 10 mos · Remote

  • Teaming up with Tilt to spread the word on making leave actually work for people. Their platform takes the stress out of managing leave - whether it’s parental, medical, or anything in between - so HR teams can focus on people, not paperwork. Simple, supportive, and seriously overdue.

Nectar

Ambassador

Jun 2025Present · 11 mos · Remote

  • As a Brand Ambassador, I’m partnering with Nectar to show how their platform brings values-based recognition to life. It’s all about making appreciation part of the everyday, boosting team performance, and creating a stronger sense of belonging at work.
Employee RecognitionEmployee Engagement

Winder law firm

Chief People Officer

May 2024Present · 2 yrs · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · Remote

  • Building the team and workplace culture for my husband's personal injury law firm as we grow from startup to established practice. Handling all HR functions from hiring and employee development to creating policies that help us attract great legal talent and support staff.
Executive DevelopmentHuman Capital ManagementHR Consulting

Colab software

Senior Vice President, People

Jan 2024Jan 2025 · 1 yr · Remote

  • As part of the executive team, I led strategy across everything from culture and hiring to pay, performance, employee relations, DEI, training, and policies. I also focused on supporting employees around the globe while growing teams in the UK, US, and Canada.
Human Resources (HR)Compensation ManagementChange ManagementEmployee Engagement

Hidden gem career coaching

2 roles

Author of "The Hidden Gem Within"

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Through personal reflection, readers will learn how to identify and utilize their natural abilities to achieve success and satisfaction in their professional lives. This journal is perfect for anyone looking to take control of their career and find true fulfillment in their work.

Strategic Career Coach

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • 🏆 VOTED Top 15 Las Vegas Career Coach for 2024 (Influence + Digest)
  • Provide comprehensive career services including assessments, resources, and career consultations for clients via phone, in-person events, and virtually through video coaching, webinars and other web-based and social media platforms.

Refine labs

2 roles

Senior Vice President, People

Promoted

Jan 2022Jan 2024 · 2 yrs · Remote

  • As a member of the executive team, I have responsibility for strategy deployment regarding the following: culture practices, talent acquisition, compensation mapping, performance management, employee relations, diversity & inclusion, training and policy development.
Benefits AdministrationHR Department StartupHRISHR Project ManagementTalent Acquisition

Vice President, People

Jan 2021Jan 2022 · 1 yr · Remote

Timelycare

Associate Vice President, People & Culture

Jan 2019Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · Remote

  • Trusted business partner that reported directly to the CEO with accountability for the design and execution of all human resources initiatives.

Gm financial

Senior HR Business Partner

Jan 2018Jan 2020 · 2 yrs · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • Acted as a key human resources advisor and change agent to senior leadership within Enabling Services - specifically for Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, HR and Internal Audit.

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Director of HR

Jan 2016Jan 2018 · 2 yrs · Chicago, IL

  • Reported directly to the CEO as the sole HR representative for the corporate office along with 30 field locations nationwide.

Firstcash

Regional HR Manager

Jan 2015Jan 2016 · 1 yr · Houston, TX

  • Provided HR support to 100 retail stores with 12 District Managers across South Texas, an estimated 800 employees within the region.

Turner & townsend

HR Generalist

Jan 2012Jan 2015 · 3 yrs · Houston, TX

  • Acted as a first point of contact in managing the day-to-day administration of human resources policies, procedures, and programs.

Education

University of Sydney

Master's degree — International Public Health

Jan 2010Jan 2011

Stephen F. Austin State University

Bachelor's degree — Psychology

Jan 2006Jan 2010

Rice University

Certificate — Human Resources Development

Jan 2014Jan 2014

UNT Health Fort Worth

Certificate — Human Resources Development

Jan 2020Jan 2020

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