Who WE Are

With WeThrive,
You Thrive.

Dedicated HR consultants ready to serve you throughout every aspect of your HR journey. We dive deep into companies to discover their values, employee needs, and weak spots. With our partnership you can ensure your goals are met while also boosting employee satisfaction.

Improving Employee Satisfaction & Retention

We are committed to delivering solutions that help dynamic businesses invest in their biggest asset - their employees.

  • Direct access and individualized approach to consultants ready to serve your team

  • Identity responsible growth strategies focused on optimizing operating structure

  • Clear & consistent communication along with documented standards to retain your employees

Freeing you to focus on business growth.

Personalizing HR to put the focus on both you as the employer and your employees to address administrative and HR pain points.

  • We believe your business is only as good as its people. Ineffective or unqualified workers slow down your business processes and even cost you money.

  • Providing direction and structure for streamlined hiring and employee engagement processes

  • Setting you up to be the place every employee wants to work

  • Helping you select and implement the best HR System for your company that automates HR from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and benefits

Kind Words From Our Clients

  • "As partners of a growing business with limited HR experience, it is great to have WeThrive handling it all for us. Rather than going with a large, expensive PEO, we find that working with the experienced advisors of WeThrive really helps us think about all aspects of HR in a highly customized way. On top of being great at what they do, the team is also very personable, flexible, and easy to work with."

    — East Bay Investment Solution

  • "WeThrive HR is an amazing team! If you own a growing small business that doesn’t have an HR department, you deserve to chat with them!"

    — New Leaf Builders

  • "In today’s challenging environment WeThrive HR helps us locate, vet, and recruit candidates very quickly to fill our open positions."

    — Fox Creek Homes

  • "WeThrive HR can streamline your HR and administrative processes in so many ways that will help your company grow and lower financial risk. Their team is there every step of the way to assist you. WeThrive can assist in with compliance, hiring, and payroll. The cost it can save a company is incredible."

    — Aflac

  • "Whitney is a true professional. She is knowledgeable and authentic. She listens and guides without being overbearing. She is an essential partner with our organization."

    — Charleston Collegiate

  • "Whitney is amazing, and we love working with WeThrive"

    — Center Park Group

Our Team

The People Supporting Your People.

Whitney Whitlock

Human Resource Advisor

Whitney is a certified SHRM professional with years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies.  She is an HR generalist who can lead the development of overarching corporate and personnel strategies while also working in the details of day-to-day HR needs. She has worked very closely with HR software platforms including Taleo, PeopleSoft, BambooHR, Gusto and Heartland.

Prior to WeThrive HR, Whitney worked for D.R. Horton in both HR Management and Leadership roles. Whitney is driven by the desire to provide Fortune 500 expertise to small businesses.

Over her career, Whitney has improved company culture, developed training programs, new hire manuals, recruited all over the Southeast and built effective teams. She prides herself on a great reputation for serving others and making processes more efficient.

Jennifer Ridenhour

Director of Human Resources and Client Experience

Jennifer Ridenhour's over 20 years of experience in office and human resource management includes payroll processing, recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, coaching, and HR compliance, as well as serving as a strategic business partner. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Winthrop University and is a SHRM Certified Professional.

Prior to working with WeThrive HR, Jennifer served in such roles as the Vice President of Human Resources for South Carolina Student Loan Corporation and most recently the Executive Director of Human Resources for the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Feel free to begin emailing her at jennifer@wethrivehr.com.

Christina O’Connor

Human Resource Advisor

Christina is a SHRM Certified Professional with years of experience working for large, medium, and small businesses, as well as non-profits. She is a native to the Lowcountry and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Newberry College.

Prior to working with WeThrive HR, Christina practiced HR Management in the education sector. Christina has a passion for helping people realize their full potential while also providing exceptional customer service.

Kiersten Helmey

HR Advisor and Implementation Specialist

Kiersten is a SHRM Certified Professional dedicated to helping businesses streamline operations and build thriving workplaces. Originally from the DMV area near Washington, D.C., she is a proud graduate of the College of Charleston. Kiersten brings a versatile blend of expertise in HRIS implementation, full-cycle recruitment, and employee relations. Her background spans industries such as Software as a Service and Health + Wellness, with practical experience in platforms like Paylocity, Rippling, and JazzHR.

At WeThriveHR, Kiersten focuses on collaborating with clients to design efficient systems, enhance employee engagement, and develop tailored solutions that foster growth and success. Her people-first approach, combined with technical acumen, ensures each client receives thoughtful and impactful support.

Ashley Simpson

HR Advisor

Ashley Simpson is a SHRM-CP Certified Professional with years of experience in Recruiting and HR Analytics. Over her career, Ashley has helped streamline processes, developed policies, analyzed recruiting data, and recruited in the higher education sector. Ashley has a passion for helping others while providing exceptional customer service. Prior to working with WeThrive HR, Ashley served as the Recruiting Operations Supervisor at Emory University.