Jane Roberts
About Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts is the Director of People & Culture at Alvéole, where she has worked since 2024. With extensive experience in HR across various sectors, including technology and retail, she specializes in fostering high-performance cultures and effective leadership strategies.
Work at Alvéole
Jane Roberts currently serves as the Director of People & Culture at Alvéole, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she collaborates closely with executive leadership, including the CEO, CFO, CHRO, and CTO, to implement effective leadership and workforce strategies. Her focus is on fostering a high-performance culture that promotes employee engagement and support.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her role at Alvéole, Jane Roberts held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at BenchSci as Senior Director, People & Culture for nine months in 2023, and previously served as Senior Manager, HR Business Partners for five months in 2022. Additionally, she was Head of People at Valnet from 2021 to 2022 and worked as a Senior HR Business Partner at the same company from 2020 to 2021.
Background in Retail and Start-ups
Jane Roberts has a diverse background that spans both luxury retail and technology sectors. She worked at DAVIDsTEA as an Assistant Manager from 2014 to 2017 and at Victoria's Secret as Lead, People Operations from 2013 to 2014. Her experience in SaaS start-ups and retail environments informs her people-first approach to HR strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jane Roberts studied at Carleton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Cognitive Science. She also attended McGill University for a year, focusing on Social Sciences. Her educational background in cognition and psychology supports her expertise in developing high-performance cultures and improving organizational agility.
Specialization in People Operations
Jane Roberts specializes in reducing friction within organizations to enhance agility and scalability. Her passion for technology, start-ups, and hypergrowth environments drives her commitment to creating supportive and engaged workplaces. She emphasizes the importance of employee investment in their work as a key component of successful HR strategies.