Suzi Alligood, SPHR

Title:
Director, HR Services

Suzi's background consists of 14 years HR generalist experience, including management of human resources for a public company within the automotive industry consisting of more than 4,000 employees.

Since joining the Xenium team in 2002, Suzi has supported a significant group of clients in varying industries including manufacturing, non-profit, retail and professional services. Suzi quickly earns the trust of her clients by providing quick technical support and honest best practice consultation. Suzi is recognized for her direct communication style and ability to balance the business needs of the client while providing practical guidance concerning employer obligations. She takes a proactive approach in servicing clients through ensuring her clients are informed of best practices, employment law updates and by helping identify employee development and training opportunities.

In addition to the management of Xenium client services and the HR service team, Suzi directs Xenium's training programs.  Suzi has developed training seminars regularly presented for Xenium clients and has partnered with local law firms to produce and conduct workshops attracting Oregon business owners, managers and human resource professionals.

Suzi holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Oregon. She earned her Professional Human Resource (PHR) certification in 2000 and her Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR) certification in 2004 and is a member of the American Society for Training and Development.           

Human resource expertise:  management of a human resource department and personnel, coordination of mergers/acquisitions, compliance with multiple state employment requirements, resolution of complex employee relations issues, investigation and resolution of employee complaints, and development of employee and management training programs.