TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In addition to leading the HR department, I am a strategic business partner in my current position and serve on the executive team. My 25 years in HR as an assistant, then generalist, and now manager, have allowed me to grow and develop professionally and as a leader. You are seeking an individual with a strong passion to innovate and drive for solutions. Since I started the HR department from scratch in my current organization and have led the adoption of all people processes, systems, policies, and procedures, I qualify. Personal accountability for results and my integrity is respected and unquestioned. Your posting emphasizes an eagerness to learn and continually improve. I am active in the Society for Human Resources Management and regularly attend professional conferences. Even more importantly, I have fostered a learning organization in my current company. I established a performance development and career planning process that utilizes both internal and external development opportunities for employees including mentoring, job-shadowing, team leadership, and training sessions. Recruitment plays a vital role in matching the best candidate with Companies who require high quality temporary and permanent employees. I believe that I consist of the necessary experience and knowledge to assist in reaching this goal. I am most anxious to join an organization where HR is respected and where I can continue to provide input to the strategic business issues while implementing forward-thinking HR and talent management strategies. Your advertised position appears to fit my experience, accomplishments, and education. From everything that I can see as an applicant, we are potentially a solid team. Regards, Magda Barnard (***)-***-****