Teri Pitzen, SPHR

Experience

Teri has more than 15 years of experience in human resources. As a senior human resources manager, Teri plans, manages and coordinates all HR initiatives, including recruitment, compensation, benefits and employee relations of the organization. She manages daily departmental operations, business planning and budget development of HR programs. She ensures that policies, procedures and HR programs are consistently administered, are aligned with organizational goals and are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and laws. Teri advises and coaches managers on HR policies and programs, including employee relations issues, such as employee performance, discipline and termination issues and procedures including related correspondence, meetings and staff follow-up. She joined Honkamp in 2014.

Specialties

Writing policy; and employee relations

Education & credentials

B.S. in dietetics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Community involvement

Mary’s Inn Maternity Home, Board of Directors Human Resources Advisor

Family life & hobbies

Teri and her husband, Rick, have two children, Deidre and Lucas. Teri enjoys attending school and sporting events, spending time with family and traveling.