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Human Resources Manager
- Phone:
- 208.388.4870
- Fax:
- 208.954.5277
- Email:
- kgiles@hawleytroxell.com
Biography
Kristin Giles joined Hawley Troxell in 2022 and currently serves as the firm’s Human Resources Manager. She oversees HR operations across multiple offices, including talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management. With over a decade of leadership experience, Kristin is passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and aligning HR initiatives with firm goals.
professional/community associations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member since 2022
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), Member since 2024
EDUCATION
Graduate:
Capella University, M.S. Human Resources Management, 2024
Undergraduate:
Central Washington University, B.S. Food Science & Nutrition, 2005
Certifications:
National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHFA), 2022
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