One Rock Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, has appointed Monica Yavin as chief people officer.

Yavin will be responsible for leading all aspects of human resources, working closely with senior leadership to drive One Rock’s talent management initiatives related to the firm’s people, purpose and culture. She will spearhead One Rock’s recruitment programs and practices, including in support of the firm’s commitment to reinforcing diversity and inclusion. Yavin joins One Rock from First Eagle Investments where she was a senior HR business partner and head of learning and development. Prior to First Eagle, she was head of learning, global functions at American International Group and held numerous roles at Citigroup and Bank of America.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Monica to our team, with every expectation that she will contribute to the firm’s continued success by further strengthening the capabilities of our team of outstanding people,” says Tony Lee, managing partner at One Rock.