This chapter meeting will be focused on the unique challenges faced by HR professionals managing an entire department alone. There will be practical strategies to help solo HR practitioners juggle compliance, strategy, and everyday HR responsibilities while identifying the right time to seek outside support.
Key Discussions & Takeaways:
Balancing Compliance & Strategy – Attendees shared best practices for staying compliant with employment laws while also playing a strategic role in business growth. Key takeaways included setting up automated compliance check-ins and aligning HR initiatives with company goals.
Prioritization & Time Management – Solo HR professionals often struggle with competing demands. Breakout discussions covered practical time management tools, delegation techniques, and how to create structured daily, weekly, and annual HR routines.
Knowing When & What to Outsource – Participants explored how to evaluate tasks that can be outsourced to vendors, legal advisors, or HR service providers to free up time for higher-value activities.
Exclusive Resources:
For an additional $25, Jillian will provide attendees with a customizable HR procedure manual and a calendar of HR reminders—an essential tool designed to keep solo HR professionals on track throughout the year.
Jillian Altizer
Jillian Altizer has 10 years of HR experience working with small and medium- sized businesses in the Pacific Northwest. She is SPHR certified and currently serves as Director of Human Resources and department-of-one of an industrial
equipment manufacturing company called AeroGo. Jillian chaired LWHRA's Mentorship Program for two years. She is passionate about all things HR and currently serves as the Treasurer on the LWHRA Board of Directors.