Michaela Sederstrom

About Michaela Sederstrom

Building relationships, aligning strategic goals, developing plans and implementing initiatives are just a few of my favorite things. I am a highly organized, creative problem-solver who excels at shaping the employee experience and developing, implementing and executing dynamic HR programs. My passion is helping people, teams and organizations figure out where they are, where they want to be, and then helping them get there.As the HR Business Partner supporting CORE Linen’s West Coast operations, I partner with leaders and site managers to drive compliance, engagement, and operational excellence across California and multi-state locations. My focus blends strategy with hands-on support while ensuring our people, processes, and policies align to both business goals and employee well-being.I thrive on my ability to be a trusted partner who dedicates my time to coach and advise managers and employees in their career development, performance management, employee relations, and learning development to ensure our business teams have the best talent with the skills, support, and sparkle they need to be the best in the industry.

Experience

1. Regional Human Resources Business Partner

   Core Linen Services

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   Serve as strategic HR partner to leadership and site management teams across California and Western U.S. operations, supporting 300+ employees in union and non-union environments. Partner with GMs and Office Managers to guide the full employee lifecycle from employee relations and performance management to offboarding with a strong focus on compliance, engagement, and culture.Lead complex investigations and coach leaders on fair, consistent decision-making that builds trust and mitigates risk. Drive compliance with multi-state labor laws, specializing in California regulations such as SB 533 (Workplace Violence Prevention), ADA/FEHA, CFRA/FMLA, Pay Transparency, and Wage & Hour standards.Oversee Leave of Absence (LOA) and ADA accommodation processes, ensuring accuracy and timely communication. Build and implement standardized HR templates, trackers, and workflows to streamline operations and strengthen documentation consistency.Partner cross-functionally with payroll, benefits, safety, and legal teams to align policies, support CBA compliance, and guide organizational change. Lead annual review and merit cycles, providing analytics and manager coaching to drive equitable pay and development outcomes.Leverage HRIS and digital tools including Dayforce, HireRight, and Go1 to manage employee data, ensure compliance, enhance onboarding, and support ongoing learning. Champion employee engagement through proactive communication, accountability, and operational excellence across all sites.

Education

• Trident Technical College

  Associate of Science - AS, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

  2011 — 2013

• The Citadel

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2016 — 2018