Teena Schwartz, MBA, PHR

Coaching Leader | Where People Strategy Meets Business Reality | Driving Growth, One Leader at a Time

Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

About

Strategic and people-focused Human Resources leader with 20+ years of experience driving business performance through talent strategy, employee engagement, and organizational development. I specialize in building high-performance cultures, optimizing HR operations, and aligning people initiatives with long-term business goals. With an MBA in Organizational Development, I bring a deep passion for leadership development, change management, and fostering inclusive, future-ready workplaces where both people and performance thrive. My approach blends strategic insight with empathy, ensuring HR is not just a function, but a driving force behind organizational growth. Let’s connect to share ideas on transforming HR practices, developing strong leaders, and building more engaged, empowered teams.

Experience

  • Human Resources Director at Purple Mountain Solutions Inc.
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    With 20 years of experience in Human Resources, I have built a career dedicated to driving people-first strategies that align with business goals. As an HR leader, I specialize in organizational development, talent management, employee relations, and workforce planning. I thrive on creating high-performance cultures, optimizing HR processes, and ensuring compliance while fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace. My expertise includes: ✔️ HR Strategy & Policy Development ✔️ Leadership Coaching & Development ✔️ Change Management & Organizational Growth ✔️ Employee Engagement & Retention ✔️ Compensation & Benefits Strategy ✔️ HR Compliance & Risk Mitigation Currently completing my MBA in Organizational Development, I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and innovative HR practices to enhance business outcomes. Whether implementing new policies, navigating complex employee relations, or designing talent development programs, I bring a proactive, solution-oriented approach to every challenge. Let’s connect to discuss HR best practices, leadership strategies, and how to build stronger workplaces.

  • Aqua Finance, Inc. (Full-time · 6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Assistant Vice President Human Resources
      Mar 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • HR Manager
      Jan 2015 - Feb 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • HR Generalist
      Feb 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      I am responsible for finding our most valuable asset at Aqua Finance, Inc.: our people. I find and hire the people who will shape our company. It’s no easy task to identify and attract the top talent, but when you have the support of the entire company, it’s incredibly fun and rewarding. I have an exciting mix of day-to-day activities including talent development, payroll, employee relations, insurance, recruiting and organizational effectiveness. I am passionate not only about building great teams, but also about being great teammates. Aqua Finance, Inc. is growing, come grow with us!

  • Staffing Specialist at Manpower
    Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 · 7 mos

  • Program Coodinator at Opportunity Inc
    May 2009 - Aug 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Staffing Supervisor at Kelly Services
    Aug 2008 - Apr 2009 · 9 mos