Andy Covell

Andy is a respected HR management leader with over 20 years of industry experience. Throughout the past two decades, Andy has strengthened the performance of organizations across the hospitality, training, food service, project management, and information technology fields in various human resource management roles.

He’s championed the establishment of robust human resources framework and successful compliance policies. He has led multiple technological implementations to streamline benefits administration and payroll processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. With a passion for fostering diversity and inclusion, Andy has actively spearheaded initiatives to create a more inclusive workplace. He is the driving force behind morale-boosting programs that turn workplaces into thriving environments of high productivity.

Andy’s specialty is providing executive leadership to human resources operations within organizations that cannot hire a full-time HR professional or wish to outsource HR functions.

As an active member of the national human resources community and has held leadership roles in multiple professional organizations, including as president of the San Diego Society of HumanResource Management (SD SHRM) and currently serving as State Director-Elect for the California SHRM (CalSHRM) State Council. Andy is a sought-after instructor and presenter on an array of industry topics and possesses the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CSP), the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) professional designations, a bachelor’s degree from Webber International University as well as a Master’s in HR Management program at Northeastern University.

In summary, Andy confronts workplace challenges with a professional demeanor, proactive approach, and an optimistic outlook.