Jonathan Fisch

Experience

• 

  Origin

  Interim Human Resources Leader

  Mar 2025 - Present

  Origin is a leading women's health start up specializing in pelvic floor and whole-body physical therapy. (Series A)

  • Overseeing all aspects of people operations, from talent acquisition to learning & development, to support high-quality women’s healthcare.
  • Implemented personalized onboarding plans and engagement initiatives, reducing new-hire turnover by 25% and decreasing time-to-productivity by 20%.
• 

  Flywheel

  VP, People (Americas & EMEA)

  Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  A global leader in digital commerce solutions, providing AI-powered technology and services to help top brands grow across 400+ online marketplaces. Through its proprietary Flywheel Commerce Cloud, the company delivers integrated retail media, operations, and market intelligence capabilities, powering billions in annual product sales and ad spend. Acquired by Omnicom in 2024, Flywheel combines deep transactional insights with audience analytics to drive measurable growth for clients worldwide.

  • Launched skills-based career paths, targeting a 20% rise in retention and 15% increase in internal mobility.
  • Revamped compensation & job architecture, driving a 10% boost in productivity and engagement.
• 

  VideoAmp

  Vice President, People/Talent Management

  Mar 2021 - Feb 2024

  A media measurement and optimization platform that unifies linear TV, streaming, and digital data to improve advertising effectiveness. Using its VALID™ big-data engine and privacy-safe clean-room tech, it enables brands, agencies, and publishers to plan, measure, and optimize cross-platform campaigns. (Series F & G)

  • Designed and launched Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, and L&D programs company-wide.
  • Led compensation strategy, including job architecture, salary structures, market assessments, and incentive design modeling.
  • Built HR metrics dashboard, identifying inefficiencies and saving over $2M annually through strategic improvements.
  • Overhauled onboarding, reducing new-hire turnover by 25% and time-to-productivity by 20% via personalized engagement plans.
• 

  Weber Shandwick

  Senior Vice President, Human Resources

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2021

  A leading global marketing communications and PR firm, and the anchor agency within The Weber Shandwick Collective, part of IPG's DXTRA division. It delivers integrated strategic communications, creative, advisory, and analytics services to clients across healthcare, corporate, public affairs, crisis, and B2B sectors. With over 60 offices worldwide, the firm is recognized for its innovation, data-driven insights, and award-winning earned-first campaigns.

  • Developed and managed high-potential talent programs, boosting capability and ensuring organizational readiness for future growth.
  • Led complex org design initiatives, creating new job architecture and dynamic teaming structures to align talent with business goals.
  • Coached executives on communication and talent strategies, increasing engagement and retention while fostering a growth culture.
• 

  NBCUniversal Media, LLC

  Director of Human Resources - Finance, Technology, Procurement & Real Estate

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

  A global media and entertainment company that develops, produces, and distributes content across film, television, streaming, and theme parks. A subsidiary of Comcast, NBCU operates world-renowned brands including NBC, Universal Pictures, Peacock, and Universal Parks & Resorts, serving audiences worldwide through its diverse portfolio.

  • Led global talent planning for finance, boosting internal mobility by 40% and cutting acquisition costs by $500K.
  • Achieved 95% retention of top talent over two years through targeted development and succession planning.
  • Partnered with CFO, CIO, and senior leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives across finance and technology.
• 

  Starbucks

  Manager, Human Resources - U.S. Store Development

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2011

  A global leader in specialty coffee and beverages, operating thousands of stores worldwide. Known for its customer experience, ethical sourcing, and community engagement, Starbucks combines premium products with a strong employee-focused culture.

  • Developed a succession and leadership program, reducing turnover by 10% and increasing internal promotions by 33%, saving nearly $1M.
  • Managed complex, high-risk employee relations investigations, mitigating legal and compliance risks.