Swift HR Solutions

Early-stage companies typically can't afford a full-time HR position, but quickly find that just like with an attorney and an accountant, they have the need for HR expertise. By using Swift HR Solutions, www.swifthrsolutions.com and SwiftHR® in-a-box, companies have instant, easy access to experienced HR consulting support, as well as all the forms, polices, procedures and regulations needed to ensure compliance and best practices are met.

Swift HR Solutions enables young companies to access experienced VP Level consultants at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house HR professionals and our SwiftHR® in-a-box provides access to valuable tools on an "as needed" basis, allowing management to reduce the potential for costly distractions created by

litigation and non-compliance, save valuable time, preserve capital, and focus their efforts on driving key business initiatives while building a company culture with intention.

"Swift... takes dumb, distracted entrepreneurs by the hand and shows them how to put the human systems in place that build a real company. A company that has health benefits, a comp system, a 401k, awesome recruiting, and most importantly - values." Rich Barton, Founder and CEO, Zillow

Shannon Swift

Founder, President and CEO 

Shannon Swift is the CEO of Swift HR Solutions, Inc., a provider of strategic HR services and products for early stage companies. Shannon has more than twenty years of human resources experience, combined with successful executive level management and business development roles. She has held the top senior HR positions at GoAhead Software (Vice President and Corporate Secretary), Nastech Pharmaceutical (Senior Director), and Health Team Northwest (Director), formerly Home Health Care of Washington. She has also held senior level roles in outsourcing firms TriNet VCO (Managing Director) and PMSI (Director of Business Development).

Shannon's passion and expertise is in facilitating effective growth/building capacity in organizations. She has extensive experience in growing human resource infrastructure from start up or early-stage to mid-size, mid-stage organizations. Shannon also opened, developed, and managed TriNet VCO's first successful branch office (in Bellevue, Washington), after which she was promoted to manage four other branch offices around the country. She works effectively with executive teams and boards of directors to ensure that her efforts and results are aligned with corporate values and organizational objectives.

Shannon holds a B.A. in Psychology, with a business supplement, from the University of Washington, and has achieved life time certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She is past president and a current member of the Lake Washington Human Resources Association (LWHRA), a chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and was named Chapter "Member of the Year" in 2002. Shannon is also a frequent public speaker on various human resources issues and "best practices".

Kathi A. Jones

President, Products

 Kathi A. Jones, a seasoned executive and entrepreneur, was a Co-Founder and EVP of Sales and Account Management at Conenza, a builder of trusted online communities for global enterprises.  Jones has more than a decade of experience building operations and human resource programs for small to mid-size businesses.  Prior to Conenza, Jones was the Executive Director of the Microsoft Alumni Network where she re-tooled the high-profile community, increasing participation over 250% during her two year tenure.   She has also served as VP of Corporate Services for Aventail, a pioneer in the VPN market, where she oversaw Human Resources, Recruiting and various Operational functions.   Prior to that, she was Founder and President of KAJ Consulting, providing human resource planning, recruiting, and operational design services to small and mid-size technology companies. Previous roles include regional management for both Banana Republic and The Gap Corporation.

Jones graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Washington with degrees in English and Communications. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management, serves on the Female Editorial Board of the Puget Sound Business Journal, serves on the advisory board for Conenza, is involved with the Microsoft Alumni Foundation, and is a guild member for Children's Hospital Medical Center in Seattle, WA.

Swift HR Solutions boast an impressive list of past and current clients.  They are run by some of the best and the brightest minds and come in all shapes and sizes, as they span many industries.  We are proud to say we have been a part of helping to build many of these amazing companies, and if you would like to see a few visit our website at http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/hr-clients