In this episode of Who Hired This Person?, host Kaitlyn Randall sits down with Jeremy English, PHR, Human Resources Business Partner at Bell Partners. With over 13 years in HR, Jeremy brings a thoughtful perspective on the balance between business needs, employee wellbeing, and leadership accountability.

He opens up about his journey into HR, how mental health became a central focus in his career, and why the post-pandemic workplace has forever changed how HR leaders approach hiring and retention. Jeremy also shares candid stories about interviewing red flags, what true leadership accountability looks like, and the one HR practice he wishes he could change immediately.

Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, or someone passionate about workplace culture, Jeremy’s insights offer a fresh look at what it takes to build healthier, more sustainable organizations.

Key Lessons Covered in This Episode:

🔹 Finding Balance in HR:

Why HR professionals must advocate for employees and protect business interests at the same time.

🔹 The Mental Health Imperative:

How Jeremy is pushing past “buzzwords” to make mental health a real workplace priority.

🔹 Post-Pandemic Hiring Challenges:

Why the candidate landscape has shifted—and what HR needs to do differently.

🔹 Red & Green Flags in Interviews:

What Jeremy looks for beyond resumes to assess true culture fit.

🔹 Leadership Accountability:

Why retention and culture depend less on HR and more on the leaders employees report to.

🔹 A Practice He’d Change Tomorrow:

Jeremy shares one outdated HR approach he believes holds organizations back.

Key Takeaways:

✅ HR must serve as a bridge between organizational goals and employee needs.

✅ Post-pandemic hiring requires new strategies and more empathy.

✅ Mental health can’t just be talked about—it has to be prioritized through action.

✅ Leaders, not policies, have the biggest impact on retention.

✅ Interviews should go beyond skills to uncover mindset and alignment.

Links & Resources:

🔗 Explore career opportunities at Bell Partners Inc.

🔗 Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn: Jeremy English, PHR