Meet Noreen Zobel - Your Strategic HR Partner

HR is about more than policies and processes—it’s about people. Noreen Zobel is a seasoned People leader and organizational strategist with over a decade of executive experience helping global mission-driven organizations and high-growth companies thrive. Noreen combines strategic insights with a deep understanding of human dynamics to help organizations and leaders unlock their potential and solve their toughest people challenges. As the founder of Aligned HR Advisors, Noreen specializes in fractional Chief People Officer (CPO) engagements, bespoke HR consulting, and executive advising tailored to each organization's unique needs.

Noreen has a proven track record of building people strategies and systems that align with business objectives, fostering inclusive cultures, and driving measurable results. Her approach combines operational excellence with a human-centered philosophy, ensuring that clients not only achieve their goals but also create environments and cultures where their teams excel.

What Noreen Brings to the Table

  • Fractional Leadership (CPO): Whether building from the ground up, scaling rapidly, or navigating change, Noreen provides part-time executive leadership to help you design and implement systems that enable sustainable growth.

  • Bespoke HR Consulting: Project-based and hands-on, Noreen collaborates with organizations to design, build, and implement custom solutions that address their unique needs across the entire HR spectrum.

  • Executive Advising: With experience in global HR operations and leadership, Noreen guides executives in building resilient, high-performing teams that support long-term success.

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Why Choose Noreen?

Noreen has held pivotal leadership roles in organizations like KOKO Networks, CrossBoundary, and One Acre Fund, where she developed scalable HR frameworks and drove transformative people initiatives. Her expertise includes:

  • Designing and executing systems across the entire HR spectrum for organizations with teams spanning 30+ countries.

  • Driving measurable culture initiatives and policy changes to build workplace cultures where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their best.

  • Aligning HR strategies with bold, mission-driven goals to ensure both business and employee success.

Human-Centered. Results-Driven.

Whether you’re building from the ground up, looking to scale, or navigating organizational change, Noreen provides the tools, insights, and expertise to make it happen. Her work is tailored to meet your organization’s needs—delivering impactful, sustainable, and actionable solutions.