Chuck Simikian, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is an HR Consultant and Partner with StepUp HC � Human Capital Consultants. He is a seasoned certified HR professional with over 25 years of corporate HR experience spanning all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment, training, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll, and HR compliance. HR has many roles, but they all are in furtherance of one imperative...to protect a company. Approaching Human Resources from a �Risk Management� point of view, Chuck stays keenly focused on minimizing a company�s legal exposure to government entities such as the EEOC, DOL, and OSHA. Chuck brings more than his HR Management skills, experience, and strategy into every project that he tackles. His blend of a hands-on, collaborative, flexible, energetic, and entrepreneurial team approach is refreshing and effective as he can connect with audiences across all levels of an organization. Chuck's clients love his pragmatic and "down to earth" approach. He is an entrepreneurial-minded team player focused on a positive approach to all situations and finding the best business and HR strategic solutions for organizations. As the Host and Creator of The HR and Leadership Spotlight Show and Co-Host/Creator of the HR Stories Podcast � Listen. Learn. Act., Chuck loves to share his passion for all things Human Resources! Chuck is also a national certified seminar trainer with an easy-going, relatable, and energetic style. He can be reached via email, LinkedIn, or visit www.StepUpHC.com