Simikian, Chuck: - Chuck Simikian is a practicing HR Director and the Founding Partner of Alliance HR Partners, offering human resources consulting and training to businesses nationwide. With over 30 years of corporate HR experience, Chuck has extensive expertise in all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, training, employee relations, payroll, and HR compliance. His diverse client base spans industries such as hospitality, themed attractions, retail, resorts, non-profits, and law enforcement.As a consultant, Chuck emphasizes a "Risk Management" approach to Human Resources, focusing on minimizing legal exposure to entities like the EEOC, DOL, and OSHA. Chuck's background as a front-line manager in operational environments grants him a unique perspective often absent in HR professionals. His clients appreciate his pragmatic, down-to-earth style, which combines hands-on collaboration with flexible energy, enabling him to connect effectively with all organizational levels.