Ellen Russell

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About Ellen Russell

Shaping Workplaces, Elevating People | Workplace Strategy and People Operations For me, work isn’t just about policies and processes, it’s about creating environments where people thrive. Throughout my career, I’ve worked at the intersection of workplace strategy, employee experience, and organisational development, ensuring businesses are not only efficient but also engaging, inclusive, and high-performing. From hybrid workplace operations to culture-building initiatives, I take a strategic and people-first approach to designing environments that support productivity, wellbeing, and business impact. I specialise in: • Workplace Strategy and Operations - Designing and managing hybrid work experiences across multi-site locations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and a seamless employee experience. • Organisational Culture and Engagement - Leading initiatives that strengthen connection, belonging, and inclusion, from wellbeing strategies to leadership development. • Employee Experience and Wellbeing - Driving programs that enhance mental, physical, and social wellbeing, ensuring workplaces support both performance and people’s needs. • Leadership and Development - Managing and mentoring teams, shaping high-impact people strategies, and influencing organisational change at scale. • Business Transformation and Growth - Aligning workplace and people strategies with company goals, ensuring operations support sustainable business success. The Impact I Deliver: • Led multi-site workplace strategy across national locations, balancing operational excellence with hybrid workforce needs. • Designed and launched wellbeing and engagement initiatives, including mental health first aid networks and diversity-focused Employee Resource Groups. • Drove key business transformation projects, from improving onboarding to contributing to B-Corp accreditation by aligning people operations with sustainability goals. • Scaled high-performance teams, coaching and mentoring employees to thrive in evolving workplace environments. I’m passionate about creating workplaces that work for people, where strategy meets culture, and operations enable engagement. Always exploring the future of work, hybrid leadership, and workplace innovation. Always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and discussing evolving people strategies.