People-Centered
Building stronger organizations by putting people first
HR Solutions
Meet the Founder
Nancy Campbell, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Nancy Campbell is an accomplished Human Resources professional with extensive experience leading HR operations, talent management, and employee relations across diverse industries including life sciences, financial services, and professional services.
Throughout her 15+ year career, she has partnered with leadership teams to cultivate high-performing, people-centered cultures, streamline HR processes through automation, and deliver management development training that equips leaders to thrive. Her work has included revamping performance management systems, launching mentorship programs, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that make workplaces more inclusive and engaging.
Nancy founded People First Partners to help growing and emerging companies build HR processes and practices that prioritize employees’ well-being and productivity. She believes that when organizations invest in their people, they don’t just improve performance—they create environments where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
Owner and Principal Consultant
Our People-Centric HR Approach
Empowering organizations through empathy, trust, and growth.
At People First Partners, we believe that HR should do more than manage people — it should empower them. Our people-centered HR approach focuses on the individual employee to drive organizational success.
By focusing on each person, this approach:
Addresses small business challenges like limited budgets and heavy workloads
Communicates the organization’s commitment to its people
Fosters positive and inclusive workplace cultures
Increases productivity and engagement
Creates psychological safety that promotes innovation
Builds long-term trust between leaders and employees
The result? A thriving organization where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to contribute their best.
When People Thrive, Organizations Grow
People First Partners helps small businesses translate their values into action. Our customized HR strategies help attract, develop, and retain top talent — while creating inclusive, engaged, and innovative teams.
Practical, people-centered HR solutions tailored to your business
At People First Partners, we offer flexible HR consulting designed to meet organizations where they are — whether building HR infrastructure from the ground up or strengthening existing people practices. Our services are rooted in partnership, empathy, and strategy to help your business grow through its people.
HR Operations
Efficient, compliant, and people-friendly HR systems. We help small and mid-sized companies streamline onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes to build a foundation that scales.
HR Strategy
Align your people strategy with your business goals. From workforce planning to organizational design, we help leaders create frameworks that drive performance, engagement, and retention.
1:1 Coaching
Empowering leaders and employees to thrive. We provide confidential, practical coaching to strengthen leadership skills, improve communication, and foster growth at every level.
Training Creation & Facilitation
Developing people through learning that sticks. We design and deliver interactive training programs — from management fundamentals to DEI, feedback, and performance conversations — tailored to your organization’s culture and needs.
Investigations
Objective, thorough, and respectful workplace investigations. We conduct investigations into employee complaints and workplace issues with fairness, discretion, and a focus on resolution and trust.
Compliance Support
Stay ahead of the curve. From policy development to multi-state compliance, we help ensure your organization meets its obligations while maintaining a supportive, human-centered approach.
Additional HR Support
Your trusted HR partner for whatever comes next. We offer project-based and ongoing fractional support for employee engagement, change management, performance improvement plans, and more.
Let’s Connect
Interested in people-centered HR support for your business? Let’s start the conversation.
Email Directly →
nancy.campbell@peoplefirstpartnersllc.com