Heather Ottem

Experience

• 

  Accenture

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Change Management Consultant

  Served as a consultant to leading telecommunications organizations, working on projects that included the development of on-line and instructor-led training as well as program/process management.

• 

  Epic Systems

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Human Resources Team Lead

  Helped oversee the daily operations of the human resources team for a growing healthcare software company. Primary responsibility was recruiting, with secondary responsibilities in benefits, employee relations, and new-hire orientation.

• 

  Sterling-Rice Group

  Apr 2002 - Apr 2008

  Sr. Human Resources Manager

  Led the Human Resources function, acting as a business partner in aligning HR activities and programs with the organization’s strategic objectives. Managed an HR Generalist and reported to the CFO. Major areas of responsibility included recruiting, benefits, organizational development, employee relations, coaching, compensation and rewards programs, performance management, learning and development, legal compliance, and event planning.

• 

  Freelance

  Jun 2008 - now

  HR Consulting

  In parallel with family and volunteer commitments, advise and assist organizations with HR activities and programs, talent acquisition, benefits implementation, and compliance, working across a variety of industries such as marketing and advertising, tech, non-profits, and government.

• 

  Sterling-Rice Group

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2022

  HR Director

  Returned to SRG in a part-time capacity, eventually becoming full-time as an HR Director and part of the senior leadership team with responsibilities and projects spanning the entire HR spectrum, including organizational design and development, change management, succession planning, coaching, communications planning, budgeting, culture, talent management, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition and retention, learning and development, health and safety, and compliance.

• 

  Front Range Community College

  Oct 2023 - now

  Academic Advisor