Hannah Bolton
About Hannah Bolton
Hannah Bolton is a People Operations Leader with extensive experience in human resources, currently working at Ashby since 2022. She has held various HR roles at companies such as GoSpotCheck and Pinnacol Assurance, and possesses expertise in employment law compliance and HR process development for startups.
Current Role at Ashby
Hannah Bolton serves as the People Operations Leader at Ashby, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing people and culture initiatives within the organization. She has worked on improving new employee onboarding processes and has been involved in planning in-person company offsites in California aimed at fostering learning, collaboration, and social interactions among team members. Bolton emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities for in-person connections within smaller teams.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Hannah Bolton accumulated significant experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at GoSpotCheck in multiple capacities, including HR Generalist, Human Resources Manager, and People & Culture Associate from 2017 to 2021. Her tenure at Pinnacol Assurance as Learning & Organizational Development Coordinator lasted for one year in 2016-2017. Additionally, she held the position of People Operations Manager at Torch for 11 months in 2021-2022.
Educational Background
Hannah Bolton studied at Colorado State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from 2012 to 2016. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in understanding workplace dynamics and human behavior, which she applies in her current and past roles in human resources. She also attended Menwith Hill High School, where she completed her secondary education.
Skills and Expertise
Hannah Bolton possesses strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, which are essential in her role as a People Operations Leader. She is recognized as a subject matter expert in employment law compliance, showcasing her knowledge in legal aspects of human resources. Bolton has expertise in building and scaling HR processes tailored for fast-growing startups, making her a valuable asset in dynamic work environments.
Volunteer and Internship Experience
Hannah Bolton has engaged in various internships and volunteer roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as a Training and Development Intern at Starz Entertainment in 2015 and as a Human Resources Intern at Crop Production Services for four months in 2016. Additionally, she volunteered at Columbine Health Systems in 2013. These experiences provided her with practical insights into human resources and organizational development.