Who We Are

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 Wendi, our Principal Consultant, brings over 20 years of experience in consulting, outsourcing, and hands-on HR management. She specializes in employee relations, compliance, performance management, and training, and excels at crafting tailored HR solutions. Wendi holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications and a Business Administration & HR degree from the University of Washington. 

 Katie brings over 20 years of HR experience with a practical, solutions-focused approach that balances employment law with real-world context. She specializes in employee relations, policy development, compliance, project management, and people leadership. Katie holds a SHRM-SCP certification and a Sociology degree from the University of Washington. 

  Karen brings over 30 years of hands-on HR experience in both internal and outsourced settings across diverse industries, including tech, manufacturing, real estate, and agriculture. She holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications and a Social Work degree from the University of Minnesota. 

 Jodi has over 20 years of recruitment and HR experience, primarily in outsourced settings. She has led teams with a focus on client satisfaction, employee development, and scalable service. Jodi enjoys collaborating, engaging candidates, and partnering with clients. She holds a Business degree from Jamestown University. 

Joel McAllister has a background in finance and personnel management with a focus in government.  His collaborative approach ensures clients feel comfortable and confident in his recommendations.  Currently Joel assists HRT Northwest with leave of absence administration, contracts and other accounting related activities.    He has both a JD and an MMA from Willamette University.

   Brandi has 10 years of HR experience in both internal and outsourced roles across various industries. A true generalist, she focuses on employee relations, policy development, training, recruitment, retention, and compliance. Brandi enjoys partnering with clients to meet their HR and business goals and holds a Business Administration degree from Seattle Pacific University. 

 Aleigh has over 10 years of experience in consulting, healthcare, and business operations. Before HRT, she supported private equity firms by recruiting experts to inform business strategy. She’s passionate about partnering with clients to strengthen HR programs, with a focus on employee relations, training, and engagement. Aleigh holds a BA in Business from Cal Poly. 

  Nishi has over 20 years of HR experience in both internal and outsourced environments, with a recent focus on employee relations, training, and engagement. She excels at balancing employee and employer needs to boost productivity. A Seattle native, Nishi holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Washington and attended Seattle University School of Law. 

 Erin is a strategic HR leader with over 10 years of experience across biotech, education, hospitality, and professional services. She excels at aligning people strategy with business goals and navigating complex compliance issues. With a values-driven approach and broad HR expertise, Erin delivers practical, transformative solutions that foster integrity and long-term success.