Esther Beverly Sphr

Esther Beverly, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has an extensive background in human resources, spanning over 20 years. Currently, they hold the position of Human Resources Director at Hawthorne Cat, a role they began in 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Human Resources and AA/EEO Officer at Raba Kistner, Inc., where they led the HR division and ensured compliance with HR policies and federal employment laws.

From 2019 to 2021, Esther was the Director of Human Resources at Hawthorne Cat, where they managed all HR functions, developed recruitment strategies, and fostered employee engagement. Before that, they held various positions at Tri-City Medical Center, including Vice President of Human Resources, Director of Workforce Operations, Manager of Employee Relations/Labor Relations & Recruitment, and HR Business Partner. In these roles, they provided leadership, negotiated collective bargaining agreements, conducted trainings, and ensured regulatory compliance.

Earlier in their career, Esther worked at Saint Agnes Medical Center as a Recruiter, where they developed recruitment methods and established strong relationships with leadership. Esther also served as a Nurse Recruiter at Community Medical Center, sourcing and screening candidates and attending recruitment events.

Their first HR role was at LifeCare Solutions, where they worked as a Human Resources Generalist, supporting employees in multiple states and managing various HR functions.

Overall, Esther Beverly has a strong track record of leadership and expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, compliance, and strategic HR planning.

Esther Beverly, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resources from Chapman University, which they earned from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wittenberg University, where they studied from 1991 to 1995.

In addition to their education, Esther Beverly has also obtained several certifications. Esther obtained the "SHRM-Senior Certified Professional" certification from the Society of Human Resource Management in November 2015. Esther also holds the "Senior Professional in Human Resources" certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, which they obtained in January 2006.