Brittany Simpson
InvestorDirector of People Operations at Knox Lane · Investor - Decarbonization at 8090 Industries
San Francisco, California, United States
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Enrique Guzman-AlvarezunlockedBrittany: together at Robert Half (2016)
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About
Brittany Simpson is Director of People Operations at Knox Lane. She has more than 10 years of experience in human resources, with work spanning HR strategy, talent management, and people operations across global teams. Her areas of focus include organizational development, employee engagement, change management, total rewards, and labor law compliance.
Experience
- Knox LaneDirector of People Operationscurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- StartupExpertsHR Leadercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Ember Technologies, Inc.VP of Human Resources2022 — 2025
- Ember Technologies, Inc.Sr Director of Human Resources2021 — 2022
- Ember Technologies, Inc.Human Resources Director2021
- Ember Technologies, Inc.Human Resources Manager2018 — 2021
- Ember Technologies, Inc.Senior Recruiter2017 — 2018
- Robert HalfDivision Director2014 — 2017Westlake Village
- Foxfield Riding SchoolEquestrian Trainer/Instructor2005 — 2016
- R. Mark Smith, CPA/PFSAccounting Assistant2013 — 2014
Skills & more
HR Transformation1Internal Communications1Total Rewards Strategies1Compensation BenchmarkingLeadership ManagementWorkforce PlanningCompensation StrategiesSystem ImplementationsHR PoliciesCompensation Management1Performance Management1Global HR
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Strategic Human Resources LeadershipAccountingTime ManagementSourcingStaffing ServicesRecruitingTrainingTeam BuildingHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Microsoft ExcelMulti-tasking CapabilitiesHighly self-motivated- Community Member — Open Org
- Master of Science, Organization Development — University of San Francisco
- Certificate in Human Resources Management — Loyola Marymount University
- Certificate in Human Resources Management — UCLA Extension
From Brittany's professional profile.
Colleagues at Knox Lane
Allison Walsh
Principal at Knox Lane
Ann Fandozzi
Advisor/Board Member at Knox Lane
Bek Chee
Head of Talent at Knox Lane
Braeden Ho
Associate at Knox Lane
Brent Gunderson
Managing Director at Knox Lane
Casey Bulls
Controller at Knox Lane
Chris Barry
Vice President at Knox Lane
Christopher Archer
Fund Manager at Big Red Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brittany Simpson?
- Brittany Simpson is Director of People Operations at Knox Lane. She has more than 10 years of experience in human resources, with work spanning HR strategy, talent management, and people operations across global teams. Her areas of focus include organizational development, employee engagement, change management, total rewards, and labor law compliance.
- Where does Brittany Simpson work?
- Brittany Simpson is Director of People Operations at Knox Lane.
- Where did Brittany Simpson go to school?
- Brittany Simpson studied at University of San Francisco (Master of Science - MS, Organization Development); California Lutheran University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting).
Same school
Also attended University of San Francisco108
Ashley ValentineChief People Officer at GreycroftCarmen PalafoxFounder & General Partner at 2045 VenturesEugene MalobrodskyManaging Partner at One Way VenturesDaniel ShermanInvestor at Initialized CapitalRobert LindseyInvestor at Initialized CapitalBarmak MeftahGeneral Partner at Ballistic Ventures
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Also attended California Lutheran University8
Amara GwynEvent Manager at March Capital PartnersAJ NyboMarketing Coordinator at March Capital PartnersJosie Franciose McGuinnHead of Events at ParadigmAmy BrownDirector of Operations at Convective CapitalSabrina WaiteInvestor Relations at RSCMJayInvestor at Terraform Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at StartupExperts3
Also worked at Ember Technologies, Inc.2
Also worked at Robert Half39
Enrique Guzman-AlvarezSenior Accountant at Felicis VenturesAshley ValentineChief People Officer at GreycroftAl GhousInvestor at Notable CapitalCecilia NgPartner, Talent & People at MVP VenturesMegan ZengerleChief Operating Officer at General PartnershipHank HattemerGeneral Counsel & COO at Blue Bear Capital Partners
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