Desiree Lee-Hjelm

Desiree Lee-Hjelm is an experienced human resources professional with a strong background in people operations and systems management. Currently serving as Senior Manager of People Operations and Systems at Porch Group since May 2023, Desiree previously held the position of Director of People Operations and Systems at Lumio, where responsibilities included the integration and migration of payroll/HRIS systems for over 4,000 employees. In previous roles, Desiree provided HR consultation and developed policies as Director of Human Resources at Smart Energy Today, Inc. and served as Senior Human Resources Consultant at Washington Technology Solutions, focusing on employee safety, wellness, and training. Desiree's career in HR consultancy began at Washington's Lottery, where expertise in HR rules, benefits, and employee communications was developed. Desiree holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology from Western Washington University.