Mikaela Gitto

Mikaela Gitto, SPHR, has a strong background in human resources with experience in a variety of roles and industries. Mikaela is currently the Human Resources Director at Sentry Equipment, where they provide executive-level leadership and directs the HR function for a manufacturer generating sales of over $60 million annually. Mikaela'sresponsibilities include setting and evaluating HR policies, strategic goal implementation, and overseeing various HR functions.

Before their role at Sentry Equipment, Mikaela worked as a Human Resources Manager, successfully managing the people integration of a $10 million company acquisition in another state. Mikaela also directed the HR function in this role and was responsible for strategic goal implementation and policy enforcement.

Prior to that, Mikaela held the position of Senior Human Resources Generalist at Sentry Equipment, where they coordinated training programs, handled sourcing and recruitment, managed benefits administration, and led process improvement projects.

Earlier in their career, Mikaela gained experience at companies such as Northwestern Mutual, GE Healthcare, Cru, The Prestwick Group, and Joy Global Inc., where their roles included responsibilities such as learning and development coordination, talent acquisition support, managing intern programs, and assisting in various HR functions.

Overall, Mikaela Gitto's work experience demonstrates their expertise in HR leadership, strategic planning, talent acquisition, training and development, and policy enforcement.

Mikaela Gitto, SPHR holds a Master's degree in Organizational Change Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Prior to that, they earned a B.A. in Psychology and Management from Winona State University. In 2021, Mikaela obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI. Mikaela has also obtained several additional certifications, including "Igniting Emotional Engagement" and "Interviewing Techniques" from Lynda.com in 2018, and "Learning Agility" and "Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on Option B: Building Resilience" also from Lynda.com in 2018.