A little about me

Hi, I’m Jena.
So Glad You’re Here.

Jena Balke standing in a checked blazer
Jena Balke, MBA, SPHR

Practical HR.
Real Relationships.

I’m the founder of Your People Ops, and I believe great HR doesn’t have to be complicated.

With 16 years of human resources experience, I’ve worked alongside business leaders and employees to navigate employee relations, manager coaching, recruiting, payroll and benefits operations, compliance, and people processes.

I’ve learned that the best solutions start with listening, understanding the business, and making HR feel approachable. That’s the experience I bring to every conversation.

Your People Ops was created to offer flexible, hands-on support—whether you need an HR partner each week, help with a project, or a sounding board for a people challenge.

Let’s Talk About Your People
A little life outside HR

More Than Just HR.

When I’m not helping businesses navigate all things HR, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, trying a new healthy recipe, brewing a batch of homemade kombucha, joining a group fitness class at our local YMCA, playing golf, or exploring the great outdoors!

My family and I also call a barndominium home—so life is rarely boring, and there’s always a project or adventure around the corner.

I believe life is full of blessings, big and small. I strive to approach each day with gratitude, extend grace to others, and make the most of the opportunities I’ve been given. Whether at home or at work, I value meaningful relationships, helping others, and finding joy in everyday moments.

Experience behind the guidance

People Ops by the Numbers

16Years of HR experience
30+Businesses supported across my career
25,000+Employees supported across my career
2Credentials: MBA + SPHR
1Mission: Making HR simple
∞Passion for people and problem-solving

All experience figures reflect my career, not clients served by Your People Ops.

Let’s connect

Let’s Talk About Your People.

Tell me what’s happening in your business, and we’ll explore what kind of support makes sense.

Let’s Talk About Your People