Ellen Sweeney
People Ops Consultant & Recruiting Partner
Ellen Sweeney
People Operations Consultant & Recruiting Partner
As your business grows, so do the demands on your team and leadership.​
I work with early stage leaders to build strong teams, put the right people practices in place, and create the foundation needed to scale sustainably. Whether you’re making your first hires, growing fast, or figuring out how to lead through change, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Meet Ellen
Ellen is a seasoned People Leader who partners with founders and teams to navigate the human side of growth.
She helps leaders tackle the challenges that come with scaling, from making key hires to managing team dynamics, setting up effective people practices, and supporting leadership when the path forward isn't always clear. With seven years leading People at MeUndies through rapid growth, and prior experience at Pressed Juicery, Ellen understands the pace, pressure, and evolving needs of high-growth startups. She's a trusted advisor for leaders who want to build strong teams and grow with intention.
Ellen is a people first leader who has a knack for understanding what makes the team tick. She straddles the roles of being an advocate for the team and a steward for the business deftly. Ellen worked with me closely to evolve my empathetic leadership skills, a shift that undoubtedly elevated my ability to effectively lead my team.
Andres Engel
COO, Ridge
With an ability to partner effectively with leadership teams and hiring managers, Ellen is able to build high performing teams (and retain them, too!) She understands what makes candidates and employees tick, and blends them together seamlessly to build impressive teams with strong cultures.
Angela Mayhew
Head of Talent, FabFitFun
Ellen is the best at what she does. She’s thoughtful, compassionate, smart, and has a magical way of integrating her practice with the existing foundations of whoever she’s working with. She’s easy to talk to, knows how to listen, and can take daunting projects and problems and make them understandable and solvable.
