Monday, May 2, 2011

ELEVATED HR SOLUTIONS: APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT

ELEVATED HR APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT AND PREPARES FOR EXPANSION WITHIN NORTH AMERICA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 2, 2011 (Calgary, AB) – Elevated HR Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Jillian Walker to Vice President of Client Experience effective May 20, 2011. Jillian joins Elevated HR bringing a wealth of Human Resources experience and talent to her new post. She has a thorough understanding of client service, employee engagement and human resource programs coupled with a creativity that will help set Elevated HR apart from any other HR outsourcing firm in North America.
Jillian has a Bachelor of Management in Human Resources and a Canadian Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. In 2010, she was recognized as the HR Rising Star for both Calgary and Alberta. In 2011, she won the prestigious contest “What makes a top employer” by KPMG. Jillian’s seven years of experience has spanned banking, government and non-profit sectors. Her most recent role was in employee engagement within the municipal government.
Among her many community roles, Jillian dedicates her time to Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship, Junior Chamber International, World Skills International and is a member of the Human Resources Institute of Alberta. She is committed to empowering young women, most recently working with Young Women in Business and various universities in British Columbia.
Elevated HR’s business continues to grow at a rapid pace. The addition of Jillian to Elevated HR Solutions has allowed for expansion within Canada and the United States. Michelle Berg will lead operations in Winnipeg to Calgary and Phoenix to San Francisco while Jillian will manage both Vancouver and Seattle. According to Michelle Berg, President & CEO of Elevated HR Solutions, “Jillian definitely compliments our team.  Jillian’s strengths will be an asset to any start-up or small company looking to be a top employer today and into tomorrow.  In addition to that, we will be adding resume and personal branding workshops to our portfolio to ensure new grads are well versed and ready for the corporate world, bringing various generation gaps together.
About Elevated HR Solutions
Elevated HR Solutions was originally launched in 2007 and brings a radical and creative approach to HR.  Developing solutions that actually work for start-ups and small businesses, EHR develops programs and initiatives custom to each organization they work with - all at an affordable rate.  EHR encourages the entrepreneurial spirit and understands what’s most important to increasing the bottom line.