CPHR BC & Yukon

As the proprietor of Peoplebiz Consulting Inc., Kristi Searle, FCPHR is a certified HR professional and business strategist with decades of experience in internal and external management and advisement, as well as high-level membership on industry panels, boards and executive committees. Kristi has led her team to excel as a strategic partner to systematically optimize organizational efficiencies, best practices and the people-profitability correlation. Displaying strong resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities are equaled only by her willingness to roll up her sleeves and drill deep. peoplebiz partners with medium, large and Fortune 500 companies across sectors, providing a spectrum of contingency and retainer-based services that impact profitability and corporate culture for lasting gain. Kristi has specialized expertise with Corporate, Indigenous/First Nations, Government, Not for Profit, High Tech, Engineering, Health and other business sectors. Kristi is an avid volunteer and currently sits on the CPHR Validation Assessment Committee and Dress for Success Vancouver Career Specialist and Workshop Planning Committee. Kristi of Métis decent from the Sweat Water Tribe in Saskatchewan.

Robin Turnill, CPHR has over 20 years of executive, management and consulting experience in both the public and private sector. She is the Managing Consultant of Pivot HR Services, a firm that provides strategic HR services to many local and national clients in an array of industries. Robin has been a Chief Operating Officer, as well as held several senior HR and LR roles in her career. To compliment her professional industry experience, Robin has worked as an Instructor in the School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University for a decade. She is the President of the Board of Kids Up Front Foundation Vancouver, and a Board Director of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR BC and Yukon). Robin is the past Vice-Chair of the Board at Greater Vancouver Community Services Society. Robin holds a Masters’ Degree in Human Resources Management, a BA in Psychology, and a certification in Diversity and Inclusion. She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and a professionally certified leadership coach.