Heather Burkhiser
About Heather Burkhiser
Heather Burkhiser is a Human Resources Business Partner with extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple companies. She has held positions at Heartland Automotive Services, D&W Fine Pack, Marianna Industries, and Amazon Logistics, and has been active in the field since 2002.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Heather Burkhiser serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at Amazon Logistics. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization for two years. In this role, she focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting workforce development initiatives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Heather Burkhiser has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Heartland Automotive Services, Inc. in multiple roles, including Division Human Resources Manager, Director of Human Resources, and HR Generalist. Her tenure at Heartland spanned from 2002 to 2013. Additionally, she held positions at D&W Fine Pack as Regional Manager-Midwest and Human Resource Manager, and at Teledyne ISCO as Human Resources Manager.
Education and Qualifications
Heather Burkhiser completed her high school education at Westside, earning a High School Diploma from 1987 to 1991. She pursued higher education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she studied Criminal Justice and Psychology from 1999 to 2002. She later attended Bellevue University, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Management of Human Resources from 2012 to 2014.
Career Development in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Heather Burkhiser has developed her expertise in human resources management. She began her career at Heartland Automotive Services, Inc. as an Operations Assistant and progressed to roles such as Loss Prevention Specialist and Sr. HR Generalist/Project Manager. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR functions and practices.
Current Role at Pillar Financial Mortgage
Since 2019, Heather Burkhiser has been working as a Mortgage Loan Originator at Pillar Financial Mortgage in Omaha, Nebraska. In this capacity, she leverages her human resources background to assist clients in navigating the mortgage process, ensuring a smooth experience for borrowers.