Michelle Arieta SHRM - SCP, SPHR's Linkedin Analytics

Are you juggling talent acquisition, HR strategy, and leadership expectations—without a clear path forward? Struggling to get the recognition and influence you deserve in executive conversations? If any of this sounds familiar, we should talk. Hi, I’m Michelle, founder of Polaris Pathways. With over 20 years as a global HR executive, I’ve helped growing companies align HR with business strategy, develop leaders, and build high-impact teams. I’ve seen firsthand how HR can be a true business driver—when done right. 💡 “Michelle brings high-level CPO expertise to teams of any size. At Eigen Labs, her results-driven approach helped us establish key HR initiatives from scratch. She’s an invaluable partner for growth.” – Chris Dury, Former COO, Eigen Labs I’ve led HR through hyper-growth, introduced game-changing HR tech, and helped scale businesses from startup to exit. Along the way, I’ve coached hundreds of leaders, helped companies land on Best Places to Work lists, and built HR teams that drive real impact. But here’s what I really love: helping HR leaders step into their full potential—so HR isn’t just a function, but a force multiplier for the business. Through Polaris Pathways, I work with companies and HR leaders to: ✨ Build scalable HR strategies that fuel business growth ✨ Help talent leaders transition into HR executive roles ✨ Provide fractional HR leadership when you need a seasoned hand ✨ Offer 1:1 coaching for HR professionals ready to elevate their impact 💡 “I brought Michelle into a challenging turnaround. She stabilized our team, developed leadership training, and built systems crucial for our fast post-acquisition integration. Michelle excels at both strategy and execution, making her an invaluable partner.” – Randy Wootton, Former CEO, Percolate by Seismic If you’re ready to turn HR into a growth engine for your business, check out polaris-pathways.com. And if you want to learn, I share tons of free content right here on LinkedIn. DMs are always open. Let’s connect. ❤️