Andrea Anderson

Andrea Anderson, SPHR has a significant amount of work experience in various human resources roles. Andrea currently serves as the Practice Director of the Human Resources Executive Search Practice at SkyWater Search Partners, a leading executive search firm in Minnesota. In this role, they lead the practice area and is responsible for understanding client requirements and candidate qualifications.

Prior to joining SkyWater Search Partners, Andrea worked at Securian Financial, where they held several positions. Andrea was an Executive Recruiter, responsible for identifying and evaluating candidates for leadership roles across the company. Andrea also led various HR strategic initiatives and oversaw technology talent acquisition efforts. Before that, they served as the HR Transformation Process Improvement Engineer, where they managed large-scale transformation and efficiency initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma/DMAIC methodologies. Andrea facilitated "Rapid Improvement Events" to evaluate and redesign processes for measurable improvements. Andrea also held the position of Head of Talent Acquisition at Securian Financial, where they personally sourced and recruited senior-level and complex positions, managed the talent acquisition staff and budget.

Prior to their time at Securian Financial, Andrea worked at Travelers, where they served as a Human Resources Business Partner and a Recruitment Consultant.

Overall, Andrea Anderson, SPHR has extensive experience in executive search, talent acquisition, HR strategic initiatives, and process improvement in the human resources field.

Andrea Anderson, SPHR, obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Andrea completed their undergraduate studies from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, Andrea holds the SPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), although the specific month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.