As a recognized leader in the Bay Area human resources community, Noel Perkins found herself answering increasing numbers of HR questions from friends and business associates. It became clear to her that a number of local firms were not equipped to deal with all of the HR issues they were facing. To serve these needs, HR Thinking was born.

Clients of HR Thinking may choose from an extensive list of available standard HR services, or may work with HR Thinking to develop customized solutions to fit their specific needs.
HR Thinking has provided solutions for clients in a diverse range of industries, including engineering, high tech, legal, financial services, manufacturing, and others.

• Noel Perkins is the driving force behind HR Thinking. It is her vision, expertise, leadership, and background that business leaders count on when they engage HR Thinking to address their HR needs. Noel capitalizes on her extensive experience as an HR professional, her specialized training in current HR topics, and her numerous professional associations and contacts to bring the best of HR practices to her clients. Clients admire her engaging style, forthright communication, and command of the situation as she partners with them to assess and address their needs. Her credentials and background include:
  • SPHR - certified Senior Professional in Human Resources by SHRM
  • President - Northern California Human Resources Association, 2007, 2008
  • Chair, Annual Conference - NCHRA
  • Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
  • EDD Employers Advisory Committee - San Francisco and Marin
  • Affirmative Action Advisory Committee - Marin County
  • 15 years as an HR professional in the Bay Area
  • VP of HR for financial services and software development firm.
  • Director of HR for a San Francisco / San Jose law firm.
  • HR Manager for a commercial real estate appraisal and consulting firm.