Samantha Bergquist

About Samantha Bergquist

I put 100% of myself into the business I support, the candidates that I work with, and…

Experience

1. Head of HR & Talent

   Porter Logistics

   Jan 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Own full HR ops: recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, benefits administration, HR compliance, and HRIS (Rippling) configuration/governance-Hire across warehouse, operations, and corporate roles; built structured interviews, scorecards, and manager training to raise bar on quality and consistency-Launched performance rhythms (30/60/90s, quarterly check-ins, annual reviews) and values-based coaching to improve accountability and growth-Led company-wide Slack rollout—channel taxonomy, governance, onboarding, and manager enablement-Drive employee relations (coaching, investigations, corrective action) with clear, documented processes to reduce risk and increase fairness-Partner closely with Ops leadership on day-to-day staffing, scheduling, and SOP adherence-Stepped in to support Customer Success during coverage gaps and trained newly onboarded CSRs-Run benefits end-to-end (carrier/broker liaison, rate negotiations, open enrollment), improving clarity and employee experience-Built engagement programs (pulse check-ins, recognition, events) to strengthen culture and retention in a high-growth environment.

Education

• University of North Florida

  Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

  2015

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Information Technology
• Microsoft Word
• Sourcing
• Leadership
• Temporary Placement
• Sharepoint
• Internet Recruiting
• Sales
• Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Executive Networking
• Talent Acquisition
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Business Intelligence
• Permanent Placement
• Microsoft Excel
• Networking
• Management