Linda Michaels is the dynamic force behind AZ HR Hub, igniting innovation and empowerment in the realm of human resources since 2017. With over three decades of seasoned expertise under her belt, Linda is not just a certified Human Resources professional; she's a visionary strategic partner, dedicated to propelling businesses to unprecedented heights.

Fueled by her passion for collaboration and her unwavering commitment to excellence, Linda thrives on sprinting alongside business owners, liberating them from the tangled undergrowth of HR complexities so they can soar towards their loftiest ambitions. Her mission? To transform the mundane into the extraordinary, ensuring that every entrepreneur can focus on their dreams without being bogged down by administrative burdens.

Driven by her boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm, Linda founded AZ HR Hub as a sanctuary for entrepreneurs—a place where they can find solace in knowing that their businesses are supported by a team that always has their backs.

Beyond her business ventures, Linda's heart beats for her HR community, where she champions support and empowerment at every turn.

With over four years of dedicated service at AZ HR Hub, Katie has been a cornerstone in supporting a diverse clientele while overseeing internal operations. She is a seasoned professional in HR operations, strategy, and employee management. Her wealth of knowledge, backed by a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, ensures compliance, effective training, and streamlined operations. Katie's expertise spans payroll, benefits, compensation, policy creation, and performance management, making her your go-to for building HR operations and boosting employee engagement.

Marret’s a big picture visionary who excels at planning for long term goals. She brings 15 years of HR experience in industries including social services, manufacturing, accounting, and restaurant services. Having worked as a generalist and a business partner, Marret has the ability to apply a business focused yet human centric mindset to goals and objectives. Customizing approaches to performance management, workforce development, and employee relations is part of her passion. She excels at finding new and innovative ideas in personnel management. Marret is PHR and SHRM-CP certified. She has an MBA from Arizona State University with a focus on supply chain and international business and a BS in business management.

Brianna’s 4+ years of experience in the medical and manufacturing industries widens the scope of our HR team knowledge. Her experience is a deep dive into employee relations, leave laws, onboarding, coaching, and recruiting. Brianna enjoys the big picture of HR and has a passion for employee relations. Brianna earned her master’s degree in Human Resources from Colorado State University and her bachelor’s degree in healthcare coordination from Arizona State University and is SHRM-CP certified.

Monique brings 22 years of amazing payroll experience on many different platforms. During that time, she has acquired skills to master complex processing procedures and create efficient systems. Motivated by accuracy and high-quality outcomes, she doesn’t shy away from tackling any payroll issue.  Monique is an Arizona native and enjoys cheering on her children while playing their favorite sport. She spends her free time trying to make the perfect pie crust for baking competitions (Yum!).

Susan graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has her PHR certification. With over 18 years of experience as a senior level recruiter, Susan brings experience in identifying top talent with fast growing start-ups in the SaaS, Finance and Technology industries. She is renowned for her ability to recruit top talent at any level for any industry via strong business acumen, relationship building a passion for finding the perfect match for both candidate and business owners.

Stemming back to her adolescent dream of becoming a Fish and Game Warden she pursued an education in the Criminal Justice field to implement standards and regulations when needed. Amanda’s experience expands over a decade in a plethora of different industries including Consumer Packaged Goods, Food & Agriculture and Water Treatment. Though the industries are diverse she knows how critical the HR role is for each one due to her deep rooted values of following structured processes and guidelines. When Amanda is not occupied following rules and regulations she enjoys concerts, stand-up comedy and taking cute pictures of her dog.

Terri, a Summa Cum Laude graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University, brings over a decade of HR experience specializing in recruiting across diverse industries including business, engineering, manufacturing, IT, finance, and data research. Terri is passionate about cultivating strong client relationships and connecting top-tier candidates with their ideal organizations. With a dedication to seamless communication and delivering exceptional first impressions, Terri is well-equipped to fulfill any recruitment needs with her proven track record of success. In her free time, Terri pursues her other passion in theater as an actor, playwriter, instructor, and director.

Gary is a seasoned senior level HR professional with over two decades of experience in strategic human resource management, employee relations, and legal compliance. He has successfully developed and implemented organizational strategies, managed complex employee inquiries, and led HR operations across diverse industries, including global technology companies, professional sports team, and large national retail organizations. Gary holds a bachelor's degree in communications from San Francisco State University and several HR certifications, including Professional in Human Resources - California® (PHRca®) and HR Management and Analytics from Wharton Executive Education. With a customer-focused approach, Gary is dedicated to driving organizational success and building a positive company culture through effective HR practices and strategic partnerships. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his two large dogs, Solo and Sadie, hiking, camping, and paddling on lakes and rivers.

Lindy graduated from Wittenberg University with a bachelor's degree in Education and is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Leadership, Organizational and Personal Development, and Sales. Her greatest accomplishment is helping people tap their given gifts, talents and experience and applying them to their goals and dreams, often realizing they can do things they did not think they could do. Combining all these things makes life more fulfilling and joyful. Helping people live a healthier lifestyle in space they love is also a passion. You may know her as a business and community leader, volunteer, speaker, healthy lifestyle advocate, dog lover, and a lover of life!

Peggy has her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. She is an enthusiastic, creative, and innovative HR Professional with effective human resources skills and goal setting abilities combined with great customer service skills, team building, interpersonal, and communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to excel in a positive work environment and adapt readily to new challenges. Results oriented and dedicated with a solid track of quantifiable achievements in developing positive employee relationships. Team player who streamlines processes and projects. She enjoys help our clients get out of the weeds.

Brie graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in accountancy. Her background in accounting and 10 years working in payroll has given her a keen eye for detail and the ability to work well under tight deadlines with accuracy. Her professional approach to “be here now” keeps her focused, allowing her curious and positive nature to shine. Brie is a team player and loves to connect with others to ensure a functional yet personal rapport with her clients and coworkers. A motivated self-starter who takes initiative and emphasizes the importance of communication as the keys to success in her career. Adaptability, compassion, and open-mindedness are her greatest strengths. Hard working, reliable, and flexible to the ever-shifting changes of life both professionally and personally. As a true entrepreneur, Brie is a certified yoga therapist and is dedicated to helping others heal themselves. She has a strong passion for animals, taking care of pets of all shapes and sizes around the valley. Mother of two boys, she prides herself on being a people-centric woman and professional.