Jason Walker

Jason Walker is an HR industry veteran, talent advisor, and global speaker who aids businesses in transforming their people practices and policies in today's rapidly evolving work environment. Walker, the Chief People Officer and Founder of Thrive HR Consulting has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the human resources sector.

In 2020, Walker, alongside his partner Rey Ramirez, established Thrive HR Consulting. This Austin, TX, and Denver-CO-based HR advisory firm supplements HR needs for organizations, offering fractional HR services in all aspects of HR. Some of their key offerings include executive coaching, mergers and acquisitions, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and belonging, compliance, payroll, global HR expertise, talent acquisition, and digital workforce transformation. Thrive's unique model benefits companies that require expertise and guidance but do not require full-time support. In 2023, Thrive HR Consulting was recognized by BestStartup.us as one of the best US-Based Consulting Startups, and in 2024, Thrive HR was named a top Talent Acquisition Startup by US Venture News.

Walker's specialties include selecting and retaining top talent, constructing high-performance teams, and consistently meeting and surpassing external customer expectations. He has an exceptional ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, positioning HR as an essential component of a successful and profitable company. His experience includes providing strategic advice on transformation strategies, succession plans, compensation matters, and numerous talent initiatives. Walker has collaborated with Fortune 500s and leading companies such as Parsons, Ecobat Technologies, Riverbed, DTEN, NextNav, and Cohesity.

A recognized leader in his field, Walker was named one of HRO Today's HR Superstars in the Thought Leadership category in 2023, a finalist in the 2022 Human Resource Today MVP Awards, and a finalist in the 2021 HRO Today Association Awards. In 2021, he was also included in The Most Inclusive HR Influencer List™ #HRforAll. Furthermore, he was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in Global Talent Acquisition and a Top Employee Relations Voice in 2023.

Walker is often called upon to share his insights at industry conferences and through media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg Tax, Thomson Reuters, HR Dive, and Protocol, among others. His areas of expertise include Talent acquisition, Mergers and acquisitions, HR data and analytics, C-level coaching, board-level work, Reengineering, Budget management, and HRIS. Walker also holds Six Sigma training.

Walker earned a BA in Political Science from San Jose State University. He also holds a Master's in Human Resource Development from the University of San Francisco and an Executive Management Certification from the University of Texas at Austin.