ABOUT US
Roberta Edwards is the Founder and President of Edwards HR Consulting, LLC, a full-service human resource (HR) consulting firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roberta offers more than twenty (20) years of diverse human resources experience working with multiple industries including business and financial services, accounting, property management, non-profit, legal, construction, manufacturing, hospitality and health care.
Roberta started her career by developing the HR department for a local Albuquerque restaurant chain. During her tenure, Roberta played a key role in growing the company from three up to eight locations over a four-year period by strategically aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
During her tenure working in HR Management roles, Roberta honed her skills in the areas of recruiting and retention, employee relations, policy development, legal compliance, employee engagement, performance management, training and staff development.
For the past several years, Roberta has been using her experience and skills to guide employers through complex employee relations dilemmas. She recommends strategies to reduce future issues, such as communication tactics, employee engagement initiatives and structured compliance practices. Roberta also functions as an executive, individual and team coach, helping others develop through areas of strength.
Roberta earned two undergraduate degrees from the University of New Mexico. She also holds both the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the Society of Human Resources Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications. Roberta is also a Gallup® Certified Strengths Coach.
Roberta has a true passion for helping employers effectively address employment issues, streamline processes, promoting employee engagement in the workplace and coaching others to success.