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HR Cruises

Sail on the high seas with your HR Colleagues

Lisa Wojtkowiak
"HR People Hiring HR People" (Learning Deck)

 

Learning Objectives:

    1. Identify and apply key competencies required for successful HR hires, including emotional intelligence, compliance knowledge, and communication skills.
    2. Develop effective interview and assessment strategies using behavioral questions, real-world scenarios, and stakeholder involvement. Distinguish the characteristics of a strategic HR function.
    3. Implement a structured, values-aligned hiring process that ensures cultural fit, technical proficiency, and long-term retention of HR professionals.

 

Session Description:

Hiring HR professionals requires a strategic approach, as they shape company culture and ensure compliance. Begin by clearly defining the role and identifying key competencies such as emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and employment law knowledge. Assess both technical skills and soft skills through behavioral interviews and scenario-based questions. Prioritize cultural fit and involve multiple stakeholders in the hiring process. Use writing or strategic exercises to evaluate real-world capabilities. Deep reference checks are essential to verify integrity and leadership style. Lastly, remember to sell your company—HR talent is in high demand, and showcasing your culture, leadership support, and growth opportunities can help secure top candidates. Includes funny and not-so-funny stories of great hires and “what-were-we-thinking” moments gathered over years of real-world HR hiring experience.

Speaker Bio:

Lisa Wojtkowiak is an accomplished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement. As Director of Human Resources at PaperTech, she leads strategic HR initiatives focused on culture, retention, and leadership development. Lisa has held key leadership roles in multiple industries, where she specializes in recruiting, change management, and building high-performing teams. Her expertise spans compensation and benefits, technical recruiting, learning and development, and HR strategy. Lisa is known for her people-first approach, creative problem-solving, and ability to align HR practices with business success.