Andrea Walz

Andrea Walz brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to her work at YYHR, with the last 12 focused on HR consulting and advisory support. Andrea specializes in practical HR solutions for small to mid-size organizations and frequently serves as a fractional HR partner, working closely with leaders on employee relations, compliance, compensation, and handbook and policy development. Her approach is highly collaborative and hands-on, allowing her to act as an extension of a client’s team from planning through execution. Andrea enjoys helping leaders navigate complex people situations and values the confidence that comes with a clear, well-documented path forward.

Outside of the office, Andrea enjoys spending time with family and traveling, both within the U.S. and internationally. One of her favorite Michigan destinations to visit is Mackinac Island.

Specializations

• Compensation, job descriptions, and performance management
• Employee relations and leadership support through complex situations
• Hands-on HR support for small to mid-sized organizations
• HR foundation building, including policies, processes, and scalable practices
• Multi-state compliance and risk mitigation
• Industry experience in manufacturing, technology, professional services, and nonprofit environments

Professional Certifications and Education

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resource Certification Institute

Professional Memberships

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Community Involvement

• Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption, volunteer