Anne Wettstein
President & Senior Human Resource Consultant
Anne joined Human Resources Consulting in 2012 and has grown into a seasoned Senior HR Consultant and Partner with over 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience. She brings comprehensive expertise across all functional areas of HR and frequently serves as interim HR leadership for client organizations, providing stability, strategy, and hands-on operational support.
Anne specializes in Leadership Development, Compensation Architecture, Performance Optimization, Talent Acquisition Strategy, and Employee Relations. In addition, her expertise spans Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, HR Compliance and Risk Management, Benefits Administration, and Training & Development.
She serves as a trusted advisor to business owners and executive leadership, providing executive-level support on workforce strategy, operational alignment, and people infrastructure that drives sustainable growth. Anne ensures HR initiatives are both compliant and business-focused, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of Employment and Labor Law within the private sector.
She is OSHA 10 Certified, SHRM Certified, QuickBooks Certified, Mediation Certified, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications and a wide range of HRIS platforms.
Nick Erler
Vice President & Senior Human Resource Consultant
Nick Erler joined the growing firm in 2013 as Human Resources Consultant with a focus on our manufacturing clients. Very quickly he was performing at a high level and contributed greatly to the addition of several significant clients. As a result Nick was promoted to Sr. HR Consultant. He was awarded partner status for his contributions and accomplishments in the family business started by his mother, Diane Biersteker. Nick has over 13 years of progressive HR management experience across all traditional HR functions.
He has worked extensively in business support functions to include Auditing, Recruitment, Job Descriptions, Employee Manuals, Pre-Screening, Offer Letters, Background/Reference Checks, On-Boarding, Benefits Administration and Implementation of HR Processes and Procedures. Nick’s broad knowledge allows him to assist clients, both on-site and remotely, in the area of Ad Hoc HR management and Employee Relations. He has completed many successful interim assignments as HR Manager for a wide variety of clients across Northeast WI.
Samantha Pedersen
Human Resource Consultant
Samm joined Human Resources Consulting in 2018 and has advanced from Consultant to Senior HR Consultant, where she now provides dedicated interim HR support and operational leadership to her own client portfolio. Through years of hands-on experience, Samm has developed strong expertise in core HR operations, compliance administration, and workforce support functions that keep organizations running efficiently and compliantly.
Samm brings specialized strength in payroll processes, 401(k) plan support and audits, workers’ compensation administration, and benefits management. She works closely with employers to ensure accurate payroll execution, retirement plan compliance, audit readiness, and proper claims management — providing both strategic oversight and detailed follow-through. Her thorough approach helps organizations mitigate risk while maintaining a seamless employee experience.
In addition to her compliance and payroll expertise, Samm supports clients across a broad range of HR functions including recruitment for hourly and technical roles, job description development, policy and employee handbook updates, onboarding and offboarding processes, background and reference checks, offer letter preparation, and CDL compliance tracking. She is highly skilled in benefits enrollment and administration, employee record management, and the implementation of structured HR processes and procedures.
Samm is known for her organized, detail-oriented approach and her ability to manage multiple HR functions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe applications, and various HRIS and payroll systems.
She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, graduating with highest honors.
Allison Lauritzen
Human Resource Consultant
With more than 11 years of human resources experience, Allison Lauritzen brings a well-rounded, solutions-focused approach to supporting businesses across a wide range of HR functions. As a Senior Human Resources Consultant at Human Resources Consulting LLC, Allison specializes in compliance, HRIS management, payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, policy development, and performance management. She also has extensive experience with federal contractor reporting requirements, including affirmative action plans and ACA reporting. Throughout her career, Allison has played an integral role in HRIS implementations, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational process improvements that strengthen compliance and enhance the employee experience. Known for her approachable style, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving skills, Allison partners closely with clients to deliver both strategic guidance and hands-on HR support.
Tara King
Human Resources Professional
Tara King is a Human Resources Consultant with more than 15 years of progressive HR experience supporting both publicly traded and privately held organizations across manufacturing and professional environments. Tara brings expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, leadership coaching, employee engagement, and training and development. Prior to joining Human Resources Consulting LLC, she served as a Leadership Development Specialist, where she designed and delivered impactful training programs for employees and leaders at all levels while also providing interim HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition leadership support.
Tara is recognized for her ability to build strong workplace relationships, develop effective leaders, and help organizations strengthen their people strategies through practical, employee-centered HR solutions.
Hallie Jiskra
Human Resources Assistant
Hallie brings a strong foundation of professionalism, organization, and leadership to Human Resources Consulting. With a background as an elementary Physical Education teacher, Hallie developed exceptional skills in structure, communication, time management, and relationship-building — strengths she now applies in supporting both our team and our clients.
As an HR Administrator, Hallie serves as a central point of coordination for our consultants, functioning as an executive-level administrative partner across a wide range of HR functions. She plays a key role in keeping operations organized, efficient, and responsive, ensuring critical HR processes are executed accurately and on time.
Hallie provides essential support in recruiting, onboarding, employee record management, and day-to-day HR administration. She assists with candidate coordination, new hire documentation, policy acknowledgments, benefits paperwork, and maintaining organized personnel files. Her attention to detail and proactive approach ensure that both internal workflows and client-facing HR operations run seamlessly.
Her ability to balance multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and anticipate team needs allows our consultants to focus on strategic HR initiatives while she ensures operational excellence behind the scenes.
Diane Biersteker
Founder
Diane Biersteker serves as Founder of Human Resources Consulting. She has over 35 years of strategic and tactical experience serving as a Chief HR Officer in growing companies. Along the way she eagerly accepted the challenge of starting two Human Resource departments from scratch. Diane utilizes that depth of experience to provide HR Consulting clients access to a strong business mind first and then second, serves as the critical and trusted HR partner needed for success.
Diane’s expertise in Strategic and Tactical HR support provides “turn-key” service in all aspects of Human Resources. HR Compliance Audits, Policy and Procedure, Recruiting and Hiring Practices, Personnel Development, Retention Approaches, Compliance Issues, Managerial Support, Labor Relations, Executive Coaching & Guidance, as well as significant experience with Mergers & Acquisitions rounds out the wide array of ways Diane can contribute
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