Saskia Niekoop, MSHRM

Saskia Niekoop has a diverse range of work experience in the field of human resources. Their most recent position is as a Human Resources Director at Kitsap Credit Union, where they oversee various HR functions such as employee relations, HRIS administration, benefits administration, and talent acquisition. Prior to this, they served as a Global Human Resources Director at First Advantage, supporting 500+ employees across multiple regions and serving as a business partner to senior leaders in different departments. Saskia has also held roles such as Human Resources Manager II at King County, WA, where they achieved significant improvements in recruitment and implemented HR software tools. Additionally, they have worked at organizations such as Mindtree, Alachua County BOCC in Florida, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, where they gained experience in various HR functions including policy development, employee engagement, and recruitment. Saskia began their HR career as a Human Resources Consultant, providing consulting services and coaching to professionals. Saskia started their professional journey as a Case Manager at Epilepsy Foundation of Florida and as a Job Developer/Community and Outreach specialist at FloridaWorks. Throughout their career, Saskia has demonstrated their expertise in HR strategy, compliance, and business partnership.

Saskia Niekoop obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Florida, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Saskia continued their education at Nova Southeastern University from 2011 to 2013, earning a Masters of Science degree in Human Resource Management.