MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM FROM HR-OPTIONS

Gordon Lovett: President

Gordon is the co-founder of HR Options and leads HR Options with integrity and respect which has translated to extensive longevity with his staff and clientele. His goal in business is to offer the highest quality service possible at a reasonable price allowing his employees to have a positive and productive workplace and his clients a reliable and valuable resource. Gordon sets the tone for the organization which has been voted “The Best Places to Work in Contra Costa” by his employees and still has clients and employees who started with our organization in 1987.

Sandra Brenni Paredes: Director, Consulting Services

Sandra joined HR Options in 1990 and managed various HR Options departments including On-site Services, Merchandising Services, National Services and Canadian Services. As the Director of Consulting Services, Sandra oversees all of the HR Consulting services provided by HR Options as well as supports various clients with their HR needs. She is a trusted advisor to many senior management teams, executives, and business owners providing coaching and strategic advice related to employment and workforce management.

Christie Turner, SPHR: Director, Operations

Christie joined the HR Options team in 1997 and has managed various HR Options departments including Merchandising, National Services, and Onsite Services. As a Sr. HR Consultant, she supported clients with employee relations, policy development, benefits administration, HRIS implementation, wage and hour, recruiting & staffing, and performance management. She is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and serves as a trainer and speaker. Christie is also a facilitator for the Northern California Human Resource Association (NCHRA).

Rolando Paredes: Director, IT and Payroll Services

Rolando has worked with HR Options for over 20 years. As part of his strategy to constantly improve IT functionality, Rolando has managed and implemented three enterprise systems changes for HR Options. He was the lead strategist and visionary for the development of our online registration and time reporting system for our outsourced employees. He excels at understanding the technical needs, as well as the operational management needs of our clients through technology.

Kathryn Benson, MIRHR, Director of Canadian Services

Kathryn joined HR Options in 1999 and, after gaining a comprehensive understanding of the organization, has successfully led the sustained growth of the Canadian division to the present day. As the Director of Canadian Services, she is responsible for overseeing all operations within the Canadian division, including the delivery of employer of record and consulting services across Canada. Kathryn is also a trusted HR advisor, supporting clients in a wide range of industries with their human resources needs. Her areas of expertise include employee relations, policy development, benefits administration, and training programs for both employees and management.

35 Years Of Helping Businesses With Their Workforce Solutions

HR Options, was founded by Gordon Lovett and Miles Miller in 1984, following successful business ventures including Bay Nurses, Bay Printing, Bay Temps and Bay Personnel, dating back as far back as 1984. Under Gordon’s leadership, the company has grown, prospered and evolved through multiple economic downturns in its 35-year history.

Our decisions are guided by a set of principles that have remained intact throughout the years. Our core values are simple, applicable and non-negotiable. We believe in loyalty, humility, common sense, kindness, accountability, creativity and grit. We apply these principles in our relationships with our employees, clients, vendors and strategic partners alike. We are humbled by, and sincerely grateful for the many extraordinary client and employee relationships we have been fortunate enough to build and strengthen over the years, some of which have lasted for decades.

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