Areas of Expertise
Employee Relations
Provides clear, consistent guidance on employee matters, investigations, and performance issues to support fair and effective outcomes.
Talent Acquisition
Supports recruiting and onboarding processes that strengthen workforce alignment, compliance, and long-term retention.
Employee Retention
Helps organizations improve engagement and retention through strong onboarding, training, and people-focused HR practices.
Training & Development
Partners with leaders to support management training, compliance education, and employee development initiatives that drive performance.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Summit Fire Protection
- Human Resources Generalist II
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Ames Construction
- Human Resources Generalist
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Logic Information Systems
- Talent Coordinator
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WCG Threewire
- Human Capital Professional
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Rasmussen University
- HR Specialist
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Robert Half
- Technical Recruiter
ALMA MATER
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Rasmussen University
- Masters Degree Human Resources Management
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Southwest Minnesota State University
- Bachelor's Degree Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources and a minor in Psychology
Something You Should Know
I am an avid golfer, weightlifter, and zoo-goer. I love the Minnesota Zoo.
Zach is an HR Associate at Growth Operators with deep experience supporting organizations through complex people, compliance, and operational challenges. He brings a strong foundation in employee relations, talent acquisition, training and development, and HR operations, with hands-on expertise across onboarding, compliance, investigations, and HRIS platforms.
Before joining Growth Operators, Zach supported multi-location and regulated environments, managing everything from FMLA and disability administration to onboarding, payroll coordination, and workforce compliance. He has played key roles in HRIS implementations and system administration across platforms, including Oracle and Workday, supported acquisition integrations, and partnered closely with leadership on employee relations, progressive discipline, and performance matters. Known for his steady judgment and people-first approach, Zach helps clients align HR practices with business goals while building trust, consistency, and accountability across their organizations.
STRENGTHS
- Strong ability to rapidly acquire new skills and adapt to unfamiliar software and job responsibilities.
- Coaching & Advising
- Collaborates with and develops high-performing teams
- Collaborative
- Critical Thinking
- Mentor
- Performance Management and Improvement
- Relationship Builder
Every project pushes me to think bigger, act faster, and deliver smarter. What excites me most is seeing the direct impact of our work while watching businesses evolve, leaders gain confidence, and organizations unlock potential they didn’t realize they had.
