Rochelle A. R. James is a dynamic human resource professional who has made a name for herself as an innovative solutionist and strategic leader. With nearly a decade of experience across the public, private, and social sectors, Rochelle has a proven track record of driving organizational success through talent development, change management, and HR operations excellence.

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Her talent for attracting top professionals and building robust leadership pipelines has been instrumental in positioning the bank at the forefront of its industry. Rochelle's diverse experience spans all facets of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and engagement to industrial relations across multiple countries. Her expertise in executing comprehensive HR strategies, developing policies, and bridging management-employee relations is unparalleled.

 

As a respected thought leader, Rochelle has presented at prestigious conferences like CARILEC. She is a published author of three books - "Climate Change Adaptation", "The BESTFIT: Performance Based, Behavioural and Cognitive Interview Tools", and the co-authored "When Daddy Went to Work".

 

Beyond her corporate achievements, Rochelle has made significant contributions to society. She founded the Caribbean Society for Human Resource Professionals, which was awarded the Most Innovative HR Professional Development Organisation (North America) by Corporate Vision in 2023. Rochelle sat on the Industrial Relations Sub-committee of the Labour Market Reform Commission in Jamaica. She received accolades like the Prime Minister's Youth Award for Excellence in Service and served as Jamaica's Youth Ambassador to the United Nations.

 

With a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, and another in Economic and Social Development, Rochelle brings a multidisciplinary academic foundation. Coupled with an impressive array of certifications, including SPHRi and Scrum Master, she combines academic rigour with real-world experience. Her authentic leadership, strategic mindset, and commitment to driving positive change make her an engaging host.