Meet Jeanna Schmidt, PHR
Title
Director of Human Resources

Expertise
Recruitment & retention
Employee relations
Compensation
Performance management
Training and development
Benefits


Location
Redmond, WA

Hired
2004

As Director of Human Resources, Jeanna artfully interacts with so many people each day that it’s hard to believe her claim that she was once shy. Intuitive and analytical, she enjoys discovering the best candidates for job openings and helping employees grow and develop, personally as well as professionally.

Jeanna provides leadership and direction for the human resources function, overseeing all areas of HR including recruiting and retention, benefits, compensation, employee relations, HRIS, performance management, immigration, AAP/EEO, organizational development and training.

Jeanna reflects on opportunities available at GeoEngineers in light of her own experience: “If you are proactive enough, you can truly chart your own path here,” Jeanna explains. “I was empowered to move into a management role and own it and I grabbed the opportunity. I went from order-taker to a strategic resource, partner and trusted advisor. You really can create your own destiny at GeoEngineers.”

When she’s not spending time with her active infant and five year old, Jeanna uses her human resources expertise to help friends and family with job searches and career development. And what does she do for fun? “I try to get some sleep,” Jeanna says wryly.