Ruel A. James

Ruel A. James, SPHR, CMS, is an experienced professional in people operations and human resources, currently serving as the Director of People Operations at Trove since October 2021 and as a Co-Founder of Elevate Diversity since March 2022. Previously, Ruel held key roles at Chartwell Retirement Residences as a Human Capital Consultant, where advisory work focused on pandemic payment processes and payroll system transitions for 15,000 employees. Ruel's extensive experience in payroll and human resources includes leadership positions at Restaurant Brands International, Tim Hortons, and Burger King Corporation, where significant contributions were made in HR system integration, compensation processes, and organizational reviews. A graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and an International Business minor, Ruel's career is marked by a commitment to enhancing workforce management and strategic HR initiatives.