Innovative HR Solutions

Expertise for Your Business

Welcome to Silver Fern HR Consulting, where we turn people management into a strategic advantage. Based on a foundation of trust, integrity, and expertise, we are dedicated to empowering organizations through innovative HR solutions tailored to meet your unique needs.

At Silver Fern HR Consulting, our mission is to empower businesses to thrive by transforming and optimizing their human resources practices. With extensive experience spanning diverse industries, we are dedicated to providing exceptional support—whether through retained advisory services, fractional and interim executive HR leadership, strategic planning, or day-to-day HR operations. We believe that people are the cornerstone of organizational success, and we’re here to help you unlock their full potential.

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My Story

Experience and Insight

I am a visionary Chief People Officer Consultant who specializes in developing and executing strategies that blend human resources expertise with business acumen, technological savvy, and a deep understanding of organizational dynamics. With a distinguished career spearheading transformative HR initiatives that have elevated organizational cultures for a variety of organizations, I have been instrumental in boosting employee engagement and driving sustainable excellence.

I am the CEO and Founder of Silver Fern HR Consulting LLC, a business consultancy that specializes in delivering customized and innovative HR solutions that drive growth and goal achievement for businesses of all sizes.

Prior to founding Silver Fern HR Consulting LLC, I held executive human resources leadership roles in diverse industries including Toray Composites (America), Inc., C&W Services, Kitsap Credit Union, and AAA Washington.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, I am recognized as a culture champion and cultivator of exceptional employee engagement. I have successfully helped organizations identify and strengthen their desired corporate cultures, improve employee engagement, and grow financial performance.

I hold a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Development from Villanova University, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University, and certifications in multiple Human Resources professional organizations.

Core Services

Proven Results

We provide a range of strategic HR consulting services to businesses of all sizes. From startups to established firms, I help my clients achieve lasting growth and measurable results. Contact me today to learn how I can help your business succeed.

Strategic Planning

As a specialist in HR Strategy Development, I can help your business develop a comprehensive plan for human resources that aligns with your business goals. From compensation and benefits strategies to recruiting strategies, I can work with you to develop a tailored HR strategy that fits your business.

Strategy Solutions:

Human Resources
Total Compensation
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Employee Relations
Learning and Development
Workforce Planning

Program Design and Development

Ensuring your organization maintains positive employee relations and compliance with labor laws and regulations can be daunting. My consulting services are designed to help businesses like yours stay compliant, efficient, and ahead of the competition. Whether you need an audit of your current programs, or the design and development them, I am here to help. I'll work with you to find practical solutions to navigate the complexities of human resources management that fit your unique needs and goals.

Program Design Solutions:

Succession Planning
Performance Management
Culture Enhancement and Engagement
Handbook | Policies | Procedures
Recruiting Process
Onboarding
HR Audits
Assessment of Existing Programs
Compliance and Risk Mitigation

Compensation and Benefits

A successful business knows that investing in its employees is key to future success. I can help you design a comprehensive total compensation plan that includes pay structures, job benchmarking, pay equity analysis, job description development, performance management systems, and benefits plans. I am committed to ensuring that your employees feel valued and rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

I am dedicated to helping businesses succeed and to stay competitive in the market. With a review of your current plans, I can develop a strategy that ensures your Total Rewards package is in line with your company's goals and values. Contact me today to see how I can help your business thrive.

Compensation and Benefits Solutions:

Total Compensation Philosophy and Strategy
Job Descriptions
Benchmarking
Salary Structures
Pay for Performance
Benefits Plans
Analyses

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Executive Leadership
Interim | Retained | Fractional

As a Chief People Officer Consultant, I provide strategic human resources leadership and expertise to organizations on a part-time, interim, retained, or fractional basis.

I provide strategic guidance, collaborating closely with CEO's, executive teams, senior leadership, and existing HR departments, going beyond the day-to-day tasks to contribute to the organizations long-term goals.

Recognizing that each organization is unique, I tailor my services to address specific HR pain points. Whether it is strategy development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, policies, employee relations, or performance management, I develop customized solutions that align with your organizational needs.

Hiring a full-time CHRO may not be feasible for every organization. I provide top-tier HR leadership on a flexible basis. Whether it's a few hours a week, several days a month, or while you are waiting to bring on your full-time CHRO, I offer cost-effective solutions that will bring deep expertise in all facets of HR management that will drive long-term success for your organization.

Interim | Retained | Fractional HR Solutions:

CHRO
VP, HR
Director, HR
HR Projects