Paula’s one tough lady, from her Harley bike to her exercise routine, she knows how to push herself! She literally carries this work ethic and drive to succeed with her into the office. This upbeat, positive attitude rubs off on other Associates around her, creating a positive vibe in our Human Capital division.
Paula has more than 25 years of experience in human resource professional and leadership positions. She assists clients with total reward strategies, competitive market analysis, human resource compliance (including Affirmative Action plans and HR audits), assessment and optimization of internal HR business processes, and human resource system integrations, deployments and conversions. Her diverse background results from work in various industries, including financial services, oil and gas, consumer products and technology.
Paula has a strong practitioner point-of-view regarding day-to-day human resource operations and strategic planning processes. She has extensive experience in full-life-cycle project management methodology, global human resource and payroll systems conversions, merger and acquisition human resource integration and the development and implementation of compensation programs.
As a principal, Paula has honed her skills by conducting job analyses, writing job descriptions, conducting compensation market analyses for both executive and non-executive positions, and developing pay structures along with short- and long-term incentive plans. Paula also assists clients with HR compliance, through the development of Affirmative Action Plans. And, through the HR Assist® program, Paula provides professional advice and support that allows smaller organizations to staff their human resource functions at an administrative level.
Paula is active with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a member of its local chapter, the Human Resource Association of the Midlands (HRAM). Paula’s other professional affiliations include the American Payroll Association (APA) and IHRIM – the leading professional association for knowledge, education and solutions supporting the Human Resource Information Management community. She is also involved in World at Work, a non-profit organization focused on global human resource issues. Its affiliate organization, World at Work Society of Certified Professionals, is the certifying body for the prestigious Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Contact Information
e-mail: ppeacher@ssgi.com | phone: 402.964.5548 | fax: 402.963.5555
Professional Certifications
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Education
Associate of Arts | Accounting
North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA
