Heather Piernick
About Heather Piernick
Heather Piernick serves as the Director of People & Culture at Sustainment, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in HR and a strong background in policy creation and talent management, she is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and people-focused culture.
Work at Sustainment
Heather Piernick has served as the Director of People & Culture at Sustainment since 2022. In this role, she focuses on aligning HR programs with the company's vision, mission, and goals. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR operations across multiple countries and regions, which demonstrates her global perspective in HR management. She emphasizes the importance of fostering a people-focused culture that promotes collaboration, agility, empathy, and achievement.
Previous Experience in HR
Before joining Sustainment, Heather Piernick worked at Rulesware as a Talent Management Business Partner from 2018 to 2022. She also held the position of Technical Recruiter at Rulesware for a year in 2017. Prior to that, she was a Technology Recruiter at Octagon Technology Staffing from 2014 to 2016, and later served as a Senior Technology Recruiter at the same organization from 2016 to 2017. Her diverse experience in various HR roles has contributed to her expertise in policy creation, training and development, performance management, and total rewards.
Education and Expertise
Heather Piernick earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government with a focus on Pre-Law from The University of Kansas, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. In addition to her academic background, she holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), which reflects her expertise and commitment to the HR profession.
Background in Retail Management
Heather Piernick began her career in retail management, working as an Assistant Manager at Coach from 2008 to 2014. This experience provided her with foundational skills in team leadership and customer service, which she later applied to her roles in human resources and talent management.