Brute Brutinel, Mhr
About Brute Brutinel, Mhr
Brute Brutinel is the Head of People Operations at Weave, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in human resources, having held various roles at Ancestry and educational positions at the University of Utah.
Current Role at Weave
Brute Brutinel serves as the Head of People Operations at Weave, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing HR operations by leading through outcomes that drive strategy and proactive planning. He emphasizes the importance of human connection while maintaining a preference for structured processes.
Previous Experience at Ancestry
Brute Brutinel has extensive experience at Ancestry, where he worked in various HR roles from 2018 to 2022. He started as an HR Assistant/Recruiting Coordinator and progressed to positions such as People Operations Generalist and People Operations Manager. He also served as a People Ops Technology Partner/HRIS Analyst for a brief period, gaining insights into HR systems and processes.
Educational Background
Brute Brutinel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Utah, where he studied from 2010 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Human Resources (MHR) from Utah State University in 2018. Additionally, he earned a Human Resources Professional Certificate from the University of Houston in 2017.
Research and Teaching Experience
Brute Brutinel has held various academic positions at the University of Utah. He worked as a Teaching Assistant in Social Psychology and as a Human Factors Research Assistant in Cognition and Neural Sciences. His research roles spanned from 2015 to 2016, contributing to his understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics.
HR Philosophy and Approach
Brute Brutinel approaches HR with a product management mindset, focusing on the voice of the customer and leveraging data for insights. He believes in the significance of human connection in operations while prioritizing process optimization. His strategy includes using HR systems to scale operations, solve problems, and mitigate risks.