The HR Pivot

LaShaunique Plummer
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The ultimate guide to pivot to HR or within HR in 90 days or less. Learn how to create a marketable resume, sell your hottest transferable skills, and interview as a pivoter. Do this all w/o another HR degree or certification. I pivoted in 90 days with no bells or whistles and stayed with my company for 6 years! Learn how I and my clients get interviews w/o applying, land interviews after 4 days of applying, get fast-tracked in the interview process, and land $18k-$40k salary increases even while pivoting.

  1. 2d ago

    122. How to Pivot Into HR Without Starting Over: Identify Your Skills and Find Your Best-Fit Role

    What if the experience you already have is exactly what you need to transition into HR—but you’re not sure how to connect the dots? In this episode of the HR Pivot Podcast, I’m joined by Tiffany Gibbs Jackson, an HR consultant with The Places to Be Consulting and an HR leader with 15 years of experience. Tiffany shares her own career journey, from working in insurance to transitioning into HR and eventually becoming an HR consultant. We discuss why you don’t have to follow one traditional path into HR, why you shouldn’t count yourself out because your resume doesn’t include a specific HR title, and how to recognize the value of the skills you’ve already developed. Tiffany explains how she used her analytical experience to transition into HRIS and compensation, and why understanding your strengths, personality, and interests is an important first step in identifying the right HR role. We also explore how to translate your experience into language that hiring managers understand, even when your previous industry used different terminology. In this episode, we discuss: How to identify HR roles that align with your strengths, experience, and career goals. Why you don’t have to start as a recruiter or generalist to build a career in HR. How to recognize transferable skills that you may be overlooking. Why researching HR functions and connecting with professionals in the field can help you discover new opportunities. How to use AI as a starting point without relying on it to understand your entire professional background. How to connect your past responsibilities to the skills employers are looking for, even when the terminology is different. Tiffany also shares why self-analysis, research, and conversations with people who know your work can help you uncover experiences you may have forgotten to highlight. If you’ve been feeling stuck in your current role, wondering which HR path is right for you, or assuming you need another degree or more traditional experience before making a move, this conversation will help you start seeing more possibilities. Want more practical guidance for your next career move? Join us for the Pivot with a Pay Increase Summit, happening November 2–3, 2026. This FREE virtual event brings together experienced HR leaders, mentors, and career experts to help you explore opportunities, strengthen your career strategy, and work toward a higher-paying role. Ready for personalized support with your own career pivot? Book a free 60-minute consultation: https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  2. 4d ago

    121. Transition to Corporate HR: How to Find Your Fit, Land the Role, and Negotiate a Pay Increase

    What if you want to make a career move, but you’re not sure where your skills fit, which roles to pursue, or how to make the transition without starting over? In this episode of the HR Pivot Podcast, I’m joined by my client Kamryn Lyle, who transitioned from Big Four consulting into a change management and organizational development role at a large financial services company. She shares how she went from feeling unsure about her next step to landing a role that aligned with her goals, work-life balance, and career ambitions. Kamryn opens up about what it was like navigating her career as a first-generation professional in corporate America, why she struggled to see how her consulting experience translated outside that environment, and how coaching helped her identify the right opportunities and communicate her value to employers. In this episode, we discuss: How to identify the right roles for your skills, values, and career goals. Why transferable skills alone aren’t enough if you can’t communicate them in a way employers understand. How to make your resume showcase relevant accomplishments and results. Why you shouldn’t count yourself out just because you don’t meet every qualification on a job description. How to approach interviews with confidence, communicate your skills, and stop overanalyzing every interaction. How to negotiate a job offer without overexplaining or talking yourself out of the pay you want. Kamryn also shares how she approached networking, pushed through the fear and uncertainty of the job search, and learned to advocate for herself during salary negotiations. By the end of the process, she had landed a role she was excited about and secured the offer she wanted. Her story is a reminder that you don’t have to figure out every career move on your own, and you don’t have to start over to make a successful pivot. If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR career, join us for the Pivot with a Pay Increase Summit, happening November 2–3, 2026! This FREE virtual summit brings together HR mentors and experienced leaders to share practical guidance, career insights, and strategies to help you pursue better opportunities and increase your earning potential. Ready for personalized support with your own career pivot? Book a free 60-minute consultation: https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  3. Oct 22

    120. How to Keep Growing Your HR Career When Life and Health Get in the Way: Monique’s Journey to HR Director

    What happens when you’re ready to grow your HR career, but life and your health are making it harder to show up with confidence? In this special episode of the HR Pivot Podcast, I’m joined by Monique Williams, an HR leader and perimenopause coach, to talk about her journey from HR manager to HR director while navigating postpartum changes, perimenopause, and the self-doubt that came with them. Monique shares how she spent nearly 10 years trying to move beyond the HR manager level, why she was determined to keep growing her career after becoming a mom, and how perimenopause affected her confidence, focus, and experience at work. In this conversation, we’ll explore: How health changes and major life transitions can affect your career. Why you can lose confidence in your abilities even when you have the experience to move forward. How perimenopause can show up at work, from brain fog to struggling to find your words in important meetings. How to keep pursuing promotions and career growth without pushing yourself to the point of burnout. Why getting the right support matters when you want to advance professionally while navigating personal challenges. Monique also shares how she helps women understand the connection between perimenopause and their careers so they can continue pursuing their goals and showing up as strategic partners at work. And if you’re ready to take your HR career to the next level, join us for the Pivot with a Pay Increase Summit, happening November 2–3, 2026! This FREE virtual event features HR mentors sharing practical insights and strategies to help you pursue better opportunities, grow your career, and increase your earning potential. Register for the summit here: https://www.balangize.com/mentorshipsummit

  4. Oct 20

    119. How to Align HR Strategy With Business Goals: The Interview Answer That Gets Offers

    What does it really mean to be a strategic HR professional — and how do you prove it in an interview? In this episode of The HR Pivot Podcast, I’m breaking down one of the toughest interview questions HR professionals are facing: how do you develop HR strategy that connects with business priorities? Many candidates make the mistake of talking only about HR initiatives, like employee engagement programs, town halls, or talent development. But hiring managers want to understand how you think about the business, identify problems, and connect your work to meaningful business outcomes. In this episode, I share how to: Understand the difference between HR initiatives and business strategy Connect your HR experience to business outcomes, including operations, revenue, and other organizational priorities Build a compelling career story that sets the tone for your interview Prepare for strategic interview questions without sounding rehearsed Ask stronger questions that demonstrate your business acumen and strategic thinking I also explain why you need more than confidence to interview successfully in 2026. From preparing for five to ten hours before your first interview to learning how to evaluate your own performance, I’ll help you understand what it takes to communicate your value and stand out. If you’re getting interviews but struggling to turn them into offers, this episode will help you rethink your approach. And if you want to grow your HR career or make a successful pivot with a pay increase, join me at the HR Mentorship Summit for two days of free mentorship and practical strategies to help you move forward. Ready to connect your HR experience to the business impact hiring managers want to see? Book a free 60-minute consultation call so we can talk through your specific situation, what’s happening in your resume and interviews, and what you need to do to move forward. Schedule your call here:https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  5. Oct 14

    118. Who Should NOT Expect a Pay Increase When Pivoting Into HR

    While I believe most professionals should aim for a lateral move or a pay increase when changing careers, there are a few skills you need to succeed once you land that role. In this episode, we’ll be breaking down three areas that could make your transition more challenging: troubleshooting unfamiliar problems, communicating effectively with leaders, and taking ownership of your own onboarding and development. We’ll also talk about imposter syndrome, why having a degree or certification doesn’t automatically prepare you to make decisions, and how your transferable skills can help you navigate situations you’ve never faced before. The good news? These are skills you can develop. You don’t have to know everything before stepping into a new role, and you don’t have to rely on your employer to teach you everything. That’s why I created the HR Pivot Crash Course. It includes the tools, resources, and decision-making guidance I wish I’d had when I first transitioned into HR, so you can learn to troubleshoot, navigate workplace challenges, and feel more confident in your ability to succeed. If you want to pivot into HR or another role with a pay increase without feeling like you’re setting yourself up for failure, this episode is for you. Ready to figure out what’s holding you back from landing the HR role you want? Book a free 60-minute consultation call so we can talk through your specific situation and what it will take to help you move forward. Schedule your call here:https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  6. Oct 7

    117. Pivoting to HR With a Pay Increase: Why You Don’t Have to Take a Pay Cut

    What if pivoting into HR didn’t mean taking a pay cut? In this episode of The HR Pivot Podcast, I’m breaking down why so many professionals assume they have to take a step back financially when they pivot — and why that doesn’t have to be your story. I’m sharing the three biggest reasons people undersell themselves during a career pivot: misunderstanding what they actually qualify for, feeling like they should be grateful just to get their foot in the door, and believing what other people tell them about what they can earn. I’ll also talk about how to look beyond the job description, understand the level of the role you’re actually pursuing, ask better questions in interviews, and approach compensation with more confidence. Because your ability to pivot isn’t just about getting the HR title — it’s about positioning your existing experience so you can move forward without unnecessarily starting over. I’ve seen clients pivot into HR with significant pay increases, and in this episode, I want you to start thinking differently about what’s possible for you. And if you’re ready to stop guessing about what roles you qualify for, how to position your experience, or what you should actually be targeting in your next move, book a free 60-minute consultation call with me. We can talk through your specific situation, what’s happening in your resume and interviews, and what you need to do to move forward. Schedule your call here: https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  7. Sep 30

    116. What Recruiters Are Really Looking For When You Don’t Have the HR Title

    You don’t have the exact HR title. So how do you get recruiters to take you seriously when you’re pivoting into HR? In this episode, we’ll be breaking down three things that can make the difference between being overlooked and getting taken seriously—even when you don’t have the exact HR title or experience. We’ll talk about why your resume may be holding you back, especially when it’s filled with generic summaries and task-focused bullet points instead of showing your impact, outcomes, scale, and the challenges you’ve actually handled. We’ll also get into why your interview skills matter more than you may think. Simply telling recruiters, “No, I don’t have direct experience,” isn’t enough. You need to know how to communicate your transferable skills and tell your story in a way that gives them a reason to believe you can do the job. And finally, we’ll talk about asking better questions. The questions you ask can reveal how much you understand about the role, the business, and the problems they’re trying to solve—and that can significantly change the level of credibility you have in the room. So if you’ve been waiting for the right HR title, collecting more certifications, constantly tweaking your resume, or wondering why recruiters aren’t seeing your value, this episode is for you. It’s time to stop chasing the title and start showing what you can actually do. Ready to figure out what’s really holding you back from landing the HR role you want? Book a free 60-minute consultation call so we can talk through your specific situation, what’s happening in your resume and interviews, and what you need to do to move forward. Schedule your call here: https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

  8. Sep 23

    115. The Fear of Overselling Yourself Is Costing You HR Jobs

    Ever worry that you're overselling yourself when you apply for an HR role? Sis, there's a difference between overselling yourself and telling a better story. In this episode of the HR Pivot Podcast, we're talking about one of the biggest things I see holding HR professionals and aspiring HR professionals back: the fear of claiming what they're actually capable of. You might have the degree. The certifications. The years of experience. The transferable skills. But because you don't have one specific skill, title, or requirement listed in the job description, you count yourself out before the company ever gets the chance to evaluate you. And when you constantly focus on what you haven't done, you end up underselling yourself on your resume, in interviews, and throughout the entire hiring process. We're breaking down: Why the fear of overselling yourself can actually lead to underselling yourself Why you don't have to lie or claim experience you don't have to position yourself as a strong candidate How to recognize the skills and experiences you're discounting Why you need to stop letting your boss take all the credit for work you actually helped lead or drive How to connect your HR experience to business and financial outcomes Why better storytelling—not "faking it until you make it"—is the key to selling yourself authentically The 3 strategies I use to help clients tell stronger stories in interviews Why leading with your impact can completely change how a hiring manager sees your experience How to stop counting yourself out of HR roles simply because you don't have the exact title or years of experience they're asking for Because here's the truth: selling yourself isn't lying. It's showing people what you're actually capable of. If you're getting interviews but struggling to land the offer or you're constantly applying for roles that aren't actually the roles you want—it may be time to take a closer look at how you're positioning yourself. You don't need to know everything before you walk into your next HR role. You need to know how to communicate the value of what you already bring to the table. Ready to stop underselling yourself and learn how to tell your story in a way that actually lands? Book a free 60-minute consultation call and let's talk about your specific story, where you're getting stuck, and what it will take to help you land the HR role you actually want. Schedule time to speak with me here: https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

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The ultimate guide to pivot to HR or within HR in 90 days or less. Learn how to create a marketable resume, sell your hottest transferable skills, and interview as a pivoter. Do this all w/o another HR degree or certification. I pivoted in 90 days with no bells or whistles and stayed with my company for 6 years! Learn how I and my clients get interviews w/o applying, land interviews after 4 days of applying, get fast-tracked in the interview process, and land $18k-$40k salary increases even while pivoting.

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  • Creator
    LaShaunique Plummer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © LaShaunique Plummer
  • Show Website
    The HR Pivot

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