HR Partner Advantage has formed an inclusive team of HR professionals who provide top-notch HR services. Our selected partners are considered experts in their area of knowledge and were highly recommended by past clients. Each member of our team must maintain an excellent rating on their client evaluations. This standard ensures that our clients receive top-notch HR consulting services.
By partnering with other HR consultants and business owners, we are able to serve as a relationship broker for our clients and ensure that they receive the very best support from our Strategic Partners who have proven success track records in their areas of expertise.
Michele Langley, PHR brings value to clients through her business knowledge and dedication to customer service. She has over 15 years of business administration and management experience in the retail, non-profit, manufacturing and marketing industries.
For the past 5 years, she has provided HR consulting services at small to medium sized companies providing hands-on assistance with developing and implementing HR business processes and procedures. Her areas of expertise include HR federal & state legal compliance, employee relations, performance management systems, HR policies and procedures, employee handbooks, new hire procedures, selection plans, job descriptions, and employee record keeping. In addition, she is an expert resume writer, including LinkedIn profile optimization.
Michele holds her a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation from the Human Resources Certification Institute and graduated Summa Cum Laude from NCSU. She currently serves on the NCSHRM State Council and on the RWHRMA Board of Directors. She has been a past speaker at the NCSHRM National Student Conference as well as many state colleges regarding social topics such as Networking and Professional Use of Social Media Websites. Michele provides training and development on various topics related to successful workforce management.
Esha is an energetic and customer-driven HR leader and catalyst with over 7 years of experience in the medical devices and automotive industries. She is known to frequently think outside the box and always suggests alternatives that work for her internal and external clients. Her expertise lies in employee relations, recruitment and training. She brings strong conflict resolution experience and has demonstrable experience in enhancing relationships between employees and their managers to produce a highly cohesive workforce.
Esha brings global knowledge to HRPA from her experience in Canadian employment laws and practices. She also has experience with US based Fortune 500 companies. Esha is passionate about developing strong relationships with her clients to incorporate successful HR practices which align with her clients’ needs and company culture. She's an avid listener and can often hear what her clients aren't saying and then deliver what they really want.
Janet brings over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Financial and Administrative Management to the HR Partner Advantage team. Her strong analytical skills and past experience as an EEO Officer for her past employer, provides her with strong experience in creating Affirmative Action Plans, including data collections. Janet’s ability to negotiate the best prices and analyze the quality of services allows her to assist HRPA clients with developing cost effective benefit plans. Janet’s areas of expertise include Federal Reporting requirements, EEO Compliance, Vets100, Foreign Labor Certification processes, OSHA, Payroll, and Workman’s Compensation.
Janet holds a Professional in Human Resources designation from the Human Resources Certification Institute and earned an Associates Degree in Business Management from Park University. She is an active member of the Raleigh-Wake Human Resources Association and Society of Human Resource Management.
Gale has over 20 years of experience providing Consulting Services focused on Human Resources, Finance, Administration and Facilities Management. Gale is a great resource to our clients who want to develop HR and business practices that will support strategic objectives. She is a highly skilled HR Generalist with strong experience in employee relations, recruiting strategies, benefits analysis & administration, payroll, labor relations, HRIS system acquisition and implementation and H-1B Visa processing. If your company is in growth or acquisition mode, Gale can assist you with managing corporate moves, identifying facilities nationwide or lease negotiations.
Gale is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute. In addition, Gale has served as Vice President and Director of Human Resources for start-up companies in the high tech, media, cable, distribution and engineering industries using her strong business and HR skills to double the size and growth of the companies as a vital member of the management team.
Jim is an experienced professional with 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Safety, and Training. Jim is an authorized OSHA trainer for 10 & 30 hour General Industry courses. He has also obtained his certification as a Fork Lift Trainer. Jim's experience includes HR, Safety, and Training positions in small, medium, and large companies, including having direct responsibilities for employees in four states. His prior positions have been in the military, education, manufacturing, construction, and the telecommunication industries. His education includes a B.S. Ed, Work Force Education & Development from Southern Illinois at Carbondale, IL. His Graduate coursework included a dual concentration in MBA / HR Management from Webster University. Jim retired from the United States Navy with a total of 19 years active Naval Service in 1995. 
Paula has over 20 years of experience as an HR Generalist and is a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) and a Global Professional of Human Resources (GPHR). Paula provides consulting in Human Resources and Safety, including recruitment, legal compliance, and training. Paula holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and completed at the top of her class in the OSHA 501 Train-the-Trainer course and is an authorized OSHA trainer. She achieved the Manager of Environmental Safety and Health Programs (MESH) certification in July 2005 and the Advanced Safety Certification (ASC) from the National Safety Council in December 2005.Art is a leading expert in human resources with over 20 years of experience implementing and managing cutting-edge human resources programs and practices. He has extensive experience leading organizations through rapid change in various business climates; successfully transitioning organizational cultures and developing talent management strategies that accommodate business change. Art has worked with public, private and entrepreneurial organizations ranging from start-up to established global brand and generic pharmaceutical companies, consumer goods and technology firms. He has managed global strategic HR initiatives and values integration such as change management, succession planning, training, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, executive coaching and development. A longtime member of The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)), the world's leading human resources professional association, Art has served on SHRM national, state and local committees. He is a senior level HR executive, SPHR who enjoys designing HR strategies that leverage competitive advantage.
