Overview
Ms. Rennekamp is a human resources professional with more than 30 years of experience. She works with our attorneys and provides human resources advice and service to clients in a wide variety of areas, including policy development, handbook design, development of compensation philosophy, and policy and performance management assistance and training. She has experience with many organizations, including health care, governmental agencies, for-profit companies, religious organizations, and nonprofit agencies.
Summary of services
- Handbook and policy review
- Leadership of internal investigations
- Workforce and management training
- Implementation of internal HR audits
- Assistance with difficult terminations and layoffs
- Legally informed advice on implementation of employment laws
- Development of effective job descriptions for businesses and faith-based organizations.
- Oversight of executive searches and search committee processes
- Development of misconduct policies and protocols, including behavior guidelines and codes of conduct
- Advice regarding record retention and personnel file maintenance and protocols for handling internal documents.
- Advice regarding organizational structure
- Assistance with performance management issues
Memberships & Affiliations
- Colorado Springs Human Resource Association CSHRA, Member
- International Public Management Association IPMAHR, Member
- Colorado Springs Chapter of SHRM, Member
- Society for Human Resource Management SHRM, Member
Representative Matters
Related Events
Past Events
Presentations
- Speaker, “The Semi-legalization of Marijuana in Colorado - Lessons for Employers,” 2013
- Speaker, “An HR Architecture for Colorado Charter Schools,” February 2012
- Speaker, “Bullying and Harassment: A Comprehensive Strategy to Address Intimidating Behavior in the Workplace,” March 2010
- Speaker, “Personnel Files: HR Best Practices in Recordkeeping,” January 2010
- Speaker, “Handbooks and Policies,” A RJL Webinar, October 2008
- Speaker, “Executive Pastor Compensation,” April 2008
- Speaker, “Internal Investigations - A Model for Small and Large Issues,” April 2008
- Speaker, “Improving the Employment Process - Back to the Basics of Selection and Termination,” August 2007
Professional Experience
- Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP (legacy firm Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP), 1997-Present
- Sparks, Dix, PC, Human Resource Consultant, 1994-1997
- Human Resource Management Consulting, Principal, 1988-1994
- Penrose Healthcare, Director of Human Resource Development, 1981-1986
- City of Seattle, Assistant to the Director of Personnel, 1980-1981
- Providence Medical Center, Personnel Supervisor, 1975-1980
- University of Washington Hospitals, 1974-1975
Publications
- Author, "Requesting and Providing References - How to Exchange Information Respectfully and Professionally," October 2018
- Quoted, "Fostering a Collaborative Relationship With Your Client's HR Leadership," 7/23/2018
- Author, "Raising the Stakes for Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors," Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons Article, 08/16/2010
- Author, "Rumors and Gossip: Managing Inappropriate Talk in the Workplace," Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons Article, 12/22/2008
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