Alex Gontarek

Alex Gontarek, SHRM-SCP, is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in managing human resources functions across various organizations. Currently serving as Manager, HR Business Partner at Covenant since November 2021, Alex provides guidance on regulatory compliance and employee relations while collaborating with the Continuous Improvement team to enhance HR processes. Previous roles include Regional HR Business Partner at U.S. Xpress, Inc., where Alex fostered management partnerships, handled employee relations issues, and liaised with HR resources. Alex's foundational experience includes positions as HR Generalist at Covenant and Human Resources Coordinator at Food City / KVAT Foods Inc., where effective talent management techniques significantly reduced turnover. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management and in Business Management from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.