Sikich hires Pattie Wagner as human resources consulting practice expands
AKRON, Ohio - March 27, 2018 - Sikich recently hired Pattie Wagner as a director in the firm's human resources consulting practice. Wagner has more than 20 years of experience advising companies across industries, including Fortune 50 firms, on employee relations, performance management, training and development, recruitment benefits, and HR compliance issues.
"As the HR practice expands its geographic footprint, Pattie will be a valuable addition to the team," said Dave Brockman, partner-in-charge of Sikich's Akron office. "Pattie's entrepreneurial background gives her a clear understanding of our clients' challenges and business needs. I am confident Pattie will excel at supporting a wide range of businesses throughout the employee life cycle."
Prior to joining Sikich, Wagner served as HR director for GE, Amazon, Cisco and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. She also has experience in the nonprofit sector, working as the human resources leader for JumpStart Inc., an organization that provides venture capital and high-impact assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Additionally, Wagner is the founder of Release Yoga, a yoga studio in Green, Ohio.
"I am excited to be a part of the collaborative culture at Sikich," Wagner said. "The Akron market has a great need for HR services, especially when it comes to talent recruitment. I look forward to drawing on my experience to deliver meaningful results for our clients and helping the HR team continue to grow in northeast Ohio."
Sikich's human resources consulting practice is a full-service practice that covers all disciplines of human resources. Comprised of generalists and specialists, the practice supports small to medium businesses across industries with recruiting and onboarding, compensation and compliance, benefits, employee relations, and development.
Wagner earned a bachelor's degree in political science from The University of Akron, and a master's degree in labor and industrial relations from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. She is a member of the Akron and Cleveland chapters of The Society for Human Resource Management.
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