Hey, I’m John Skeffington

Founder of PeopleCraft HR | CHRO | Architect of 7+ M&A Integrations | Builder of HR that Actually Works

I’ve spent the past 20+ years inside the guts of growing companies—scaling teams, leading through chaos, and sitting across from CEOs, boards, and private equity partners who wanted results yesterday. I’ve had the hard conversations, the sleepless nights, and the moments where I thought, “This might break me.” But it didn’t. It made me relentless about building HR that matters.

I started in recruiting—boots on the ground, learning fast that business momentum begins with the right people. Since then, I’ve led full-scale HR transformations, navigated seven acquisitions, stood up a full-service talent practice, and guided companies through exits. I’ve sat in the seat, and I’ve carried the weight.

What makes me different? I see HR not as a function—but as a lever. One that, when done right, aligns people, culture, and performance so the business moves faster, smarter, and with more impact. I don’t do buzzwords; I do outcomes. Especially in PE-backed and founder-led environments where the pressure is high and the room for error is low.

Now, through PeopleCraft HR, I help leaders like you build future-ready orgs—with the systems, strategies, and people to match.

Let’s build something that works—and lasts.