Erin Carson Harper Email & Phone Number

• VP of People - April 2018-PresentSenior Director of People - August 2017-April 2018Director of Performance and Development - January 2017-August 2017Manager of Talent Management - March 2016-January 2017
• Developed, directed and oversaw the People strategy, philosophies, systems, tools and best practices that supported Simple’s business drivers and both short-term and long-term goals.
• Provided strategic leadership to direct reports on Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Workplace Experience, Internal Communications, DEI, HRIS/data management, and Organizational Development to ensure roadmaps.
• Partnered with the CEO and CEO’s staff on team and individual performance & development, staffing, compensation and other initiatives that are essential to the development and retention of high performing teams.
• Provided change management support through consulting on change processes, championing change, and partnering with leaders and employees to maneuver through change and build resiliency capabilities.
• Actively participated in Simple’s Board of Directors, providing updates and obtaining approval on People-related strategic initiatives related to culture, employee engagement, executive compensation, benefits programs.

• Partnered with business units to recommend innovative changes and approaches to drive employee engagement. Big wins include a renewed focus on total rewards and an updated onboarding program.
• Provided consultation and support to Finance, Marketing, Technology, Product, and Creative in terms of staffing, organizational development, training, information systems, recognition and rewards, and employee relations.
• Collaborated with HR staff in Europe, Australia and Canada to support remotely-located employees.
• Managed immigration for all U.S. offices including Seattle, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Madison.
• Lead learning and development programs for the Seattle Office. Hosted trainings on performance conversations, managing remote employees, and a Strengths Finder’s based program to build effective and engaged teams.
• Created and drove a “Best Places to Work” program for Getty Images, Seattle.

• Innovated and drove progressive HR practices that enhanced the organization’s development as the company grew from 50 to 80+ people-strong.
• Inspired leaders through coaching, consulting, powerful conversations, and trainings.
• Partnered with key stakeholders to build a progressive platform for performance evaluations that provided employees and managers with tools to increase clarity, align business objectives and professional development.
• Lead the company to 4 wins in national and local “Best Places to Work” contests.
• Collaborated closely with the leadership team to manage employee lifecycles, from recruiting and onboarding to offboarding.
• Built and implemented a successful and highly-regarded onboarding program.

• Managed onboarding process and new hire orientation for 6 business units within the firm
• Assisted in implementation and streamlining of new HR processes, including the rollout of a new performance management process and system in spring 2009
• Maintained strong working relationships with client service professionals and partners by serving as a valuable resource for inquiries and issues
• Administered monthly staffing reports including, but not limited to headcount, AWS, PTO and OT reports
• Provided support in performance management, promotion and compensation processes, including planning and timeline creation, document rollout, management of technology, and drafting of communications
• Responsible for monthly HR quality control checklist to ensure compliance with firm policies

• Managed 6 employees in conducting comprehensive engagement surveys of Western Washington University students
• Organized and implemented four focus groups to measure new student satisfaction
• Promoted to research supervisor in September 2007

Professional Co-Active Life Coach

Ba In Economics And Political Science, College Of Business And Economics

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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