Fractional CHROs in Las Vegas Making Things Happen in 2025

Las Vegas Interim Chief People Officers to Know

Las Vegas isn’t just about entertainment anymore. From hospitality and gaming to logistics, healthcare, and emerging tech, the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise region is evolving into a more diversified economy. And with that evolution comes a need for people leadership that’s agile, strategic, and scalable—without the overhead of a full-time executive.

That’s where fractional CHROs are stepping in.

For growing organizations, founder-led startups, and companies facing cultural transitions, fractional Chief People Officers bring experience, clarity, and structure—on demand. These leaders help build the systems, align the teams, and support the executives who are driving the next phase of growth in Southern Nevada.

At Digital Reference, we’re spotlighting professionals who are already delivering that value in the Vegas metro.

What We Look for in Our CHRO Picks

To be featured in our regional roundups, each individual must meet our vetting criteria:

✅ Clear, public-facing positioning as a fractional, interim, or embedded CHRO or CPO
✅ Active in the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise metro area
✅ Experience leading HR strategy at the executive level
✅ Referencable reputation with a track record of impact
✅ Alignment with Digital Reference’s north star: operational excellence + human leadership

These aren’t passive consultants—they’re executors and advisors who build alongside you.

Las Vegas Fractional CHRO to Know

🔹 Jessica Winder

Founder, Hidden Gem Career Coaching | Fractional Chief People Officer | Culture Builder
Jessica Winder is a Las Vegas-based fractional CHRO with a clear mission: help organizations unlock the full potential of their people through values-driven HR leadership. Through her company, Hidden Gem Career Coaching, Jessica partners with scaling businesses to align culture, engagement, and performance. She specializes in helping companies go from reactive HR to proactive people strategy—whether through fractional leadership or advisory services.

🔍 Specialties: Culture strategy, employee engagement, DEI, hiring systems
📍 Based in: Las Vegas, NV

Why Fractional HR Works in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is built for adaptability. With its service-first DNA and growing startup energy, it’s no surprise that companies here are embracing fractional executive models to stay lean, nimble, and strategic.

We’re seeing strong demand from:

• 🎰 Hospitality and service-based businesses needing people structure
  
  
• 📦 Logistics and warehousing companies scaling operations
  
  
• 📊 VC-backed companies establishing first-time HR foundations
  
  
• 💡 Local startups creating remote or hybrid teams
  
  
• 🎯 Nonprofits and mission-driven orgs seeking leadership at fractional cost
  
  

In every case, the need is the same: build a people function that matches your ambition, not just your current headcount.

The Impact of a Strong Fractional CHRO

The best fractional people leaders bring:

✅ Clarity in ambiguity
✅ Structure that’s flexible and future-focused
✅ Honest feedback with actionable steps
✅ Cultural insight, not just compliance knowledge
✅ Real-world execution, not academic theory

Jessica Winder delivers on all fronts—building people systems that are rooted in trust, culture, and sustainable performance.

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Final Word: Las Vegas Is Building With Intention—and Fractional Leaders Are Part of It

The city's next generation of growth won't just be built on capital and creativity—it'll be built on teams aligned around strategy, culture, and people-first execution. That’s why companies are increasingly turning to fractional CHROs for leadership they can trust.

Jessica Winder is already helping Las Vegas organizations turn people strategy into real business outcomes. She's not advising from the sidelines—she's in the game, making things happen.

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