Natalie Cooper
HR Manager
Profile
SHRM-certified HR manager with 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, employee relations and HR operations for 500-person organizations. Cut time-to-hire by 35% and reduced turnover by 20%. Trusted partner to leadership on culture and compliance.
Experience
HR Manager
NorthStar Foods · Minneapolis, MN
2020 – Present
- Lead HR for 550 employees across 3 sites with a team of 4
- Reduced voluntary turnover from 24% to 19% with stay interviews and career paths
- Cut time-to-hire from 42 to 27 days by redesigning the recruiting process
- Rolled out a new HRIS (BambooHR) and performance review cycle
HR Generalist
Twin Cities Health · St. Paul, MN
2016 – 2020
- Handled employee relations cases and investigations
- Coordinated benefits open enrollment for 800 employees
- Ensured compliance with FMLA, ADA and state laws
Education
B.A. Human Resource Management
University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
2012 – 2016
SHRM-CP
Skills
Languages
EnglishNative
SpanishIntermediate