Hello, I'm Michele N.
Michele Nolty is a highly accomplished Human Resources executive with more than 20 years of experience driving business transformation through people strategy. With a proven track record across financial services, real estate, and private equity-backed organizations, Michele partners with executive teams to design and implement HR solutions that align talent, culture, and organizational growth. As a former Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Michele has led large-scale initiatives in compensation design, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement. She has stewarded organizations through mergers, downsizing, and restructuring with both strategic insight and human sensitivity—earning a reputation as a steady, trusted advisor during periods of change. Michele's work spans both global and domestic operations. She brings hands-on expertise in HR technology, compliance, and operational excellence, coupled with a deep understanding of what it takes to build high-performing teams. Her consulting practice focuses on helping companies strengthen their HR foundations, elevate executive leadership, and navigate complex talent challenges with clarity and care. Empathetic, pragmatic, and forward-thinking, Michele is committed to helping organizations thrive by investing in their most valuable asset—their people.
Details
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Chief People Officer
Current / Most Recent Employment
Olive Tree Holdings A mission driven private investment company with $1.5B in assets specializing in the acquisition, management, and transformation of multifamily communities across the United States.
Professional Membership / Certification
SHRM- SCP
Skills
Strategic Leadership Executive Coaching & C-Suite Advisory HR Strategy & Organizational Alignment Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning Mergers, Acquisitions & Integration Planning Private Equity & Board Relations Operational Expertise Compensation Design & Benchmarking HRIS Implementation & Process Optimization Employee Relations & Compliance Policy Development & Workforce Planning Layoff & Restructuring Management People-Centered Culture Building Leadership Development & Training Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy Performance Management Systems Onboarding & Engagement Programming Culture Transformation & Change Management
Areas of Professional Interest
Executive-Level HR Leadership Advising CEOs and executive teams on talent strategy Supporting organizations through transitions (e.g., growth, M&A, or restructuring) Serving as a fractional or interim CHRO/CPO Organizational Design & Culture Building HR infrastructure in early- to mid-stage companies Designing people-first cultures that balance performance and empathy Enhancing leadership development and succession planning Strategic Workforce Planning Creating scalable talent models for evolving business needs Driving data-informed HR decisions (comp, performance, retention) Supporting DEI strategy with measurable goals and accountability Employee Experience & Engagement Improving onboarding, retention, and career pathing Designing and implementing thoughtful layoff and outplacement processes Advocating for strong internal communication and transparency HR Innovation & Technology Leveraging HR tech (HRIS, people analytics, AI) to modernize systems Advising on digital transformation in HR operations Advisory & Consulting Supporting private equity firms and founders with human capital planning Advising nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on volunteer and people management Coaching emerging HR leaders