Welcome
On behalf of UPHRA we are pleased to present the 18th annual H.R. Conference, now known as the Spring Summit, to be held on May 20, 2022 at the Northern Center in Marquette, MI. This event has become the U.P.'s premier HR training event with a variety of information needed by any size organization in any field. Plan now to attend--this is an event you can't afford to miss. There are up to 5 SHRM/HRCI recertification credits available across various topics such as recruiting, legal, financial wellness, talent selection, employee engagement, and more!
Keynote Speakers
Josh Schneider
CEO, Speaker, Author at The Millennial & Employee Engagement Institute
Josh Schneider is the founder of The Millennial & Employee Engagement Institute - an organization aimed at curating and developing research to help unlock people performance and consult businesses to transfer leadership to the next generation. Josh came up with this business in 2015 after watching first-hand how costly disengagement can be for businesses.
As the impact of disengagement rose, Josh wrote the book Generation NEXTLEVEL, which calls the next generation of leaders to play to their strengths and do work that matters. He has been featured on Under30CEO and the CEOhour talking about business and people performance with strategies for reaching the next level. From the stage Josh brings a passion that is contagious, an energy that’s undeniable, and innovative ideas that work in today’s new business climate.
James Reid
Employment and Business Attorney/ Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | President of MISHRM
James is a business attorney who counsels business owners, serial entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and human resources directors to make strategic business decisions, from hiring to firing, while complying with the ever changing and overlapping laws (including the ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and Title VII). He brings a business and proactive approach to legal matters to help employers make strategic business decisions to minimize the potential for litigation and business disruption.
James is also a renowned keynote and national speaker at conferences and events including TEDx, the American Payroll Association, SHRM, HRCI, and HR Day.
Chris Czarnik
CEO at Career [RE]Search Group | Author, Speaker, Instructor
Chris Czarnik is an award-winning national career search expert with more than 12 years of job search training and motivational speaking experience. Chris created and refined the innovative approach to job search, known as The Human Search Engine® by working with thousands of job seekers over more than a decade.
As a thought-leader, Chris delivers dynamic presentations on the subjects of career search, leadership, and sales training to thousands of people every year.
Chris is also the author of "Winning the War For Talent", released August 2018. This book is in response to the shortage of over 10 million employees that organizations will be dealing with for the next decade. Chris has taken his decades of unique experience as an HR Manager, Career Coach and College Career Services Manager and put together simple, step-by-step solutions you can put to use TODAY to attract, engage and retain talented employees.
Breakout Session Presenters
Laura Katers Reilly Attorney at Law at Kendricks, Bordeau, Keefe, Seavoy & Reilly, P.C.
Laura is a Marquette native. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School where she served as editor-in-chief of the Wisconsin Law Review. Laura maintains her Wisconsin licensure as a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Laura serves as a management representative on the board of the U.P. Labor-Management Council and is active in other local and civic organizations. She has also been named as a "Rising Star" in Michigan Super Lawyers. She has a general practice with an emphasis on management-side labor and employment law, business law, real estate, and estate planning.
Errol Hau Institutional Retirement Plan Advisor at CAPTRUST
Errol is motivated to create greater retirement security for employees which can be seen in CAPTRUST's growth. It is recognized as the #1 Retirement Plan Advisor nationally. CAPTRUST refers to their uniquely aligned culture and mission as "One Unified Practice". Their heritage - and present day commitment - is to lower retirement plan costs, reduce unrewarded risk and attain higher outcomes for employees.
Josh Schneider
CEO, Speaker, Author at The Millennial & Employee Engagement Institute
Josh Schneider is the founder of The Millennial & Employee Engagement Institute - an organization aimed at curating and developing research to help unlock people performance and consult businesses to transfer leadership to the next generation. Josh came up with this business in 2015 after watching first-hand how costly disengagement can be for businesses.
As the impact of disengagement rose, Josh wrote the book Generation NEXTLEVEL, which calls the next generation of leaders to play to their strengths and do work that matters. He has been featured on Under30CEO and the CEOhour talking about business and people performance with strategies for reaching the next level. From the stage Josh brings a passion that is contagious, an energy that’s undeniable, and innovative ideas that work in today’s new business climate.
Chris Czarnik
CEO at Career [RE]Search Group | Author, Speaker, Instructor
Chris Czarnik is an award-winning national career search expert with more than 12 years of job search training and motivational speaking experience. Chris created and refined the innovative approach to job search, known as The Human Search Engine® by working with thousands of job seekers over more than a decade.
As a thought-leader, Chris delivers dynamic presentations on the subjects of career search, leadership, and sales training to thousands of people every year.
Chris is also the author of "Winning the War For Talent", released August 2018. This book is in response to the shortage of over 10 million employees that organizations will be dealing with for the next decade. Chris has taken his decades of unique experience as an HR Manager, Career Coach and College Career Services Manager and put together simple, step-by-step solutions you can put to use TODAY to attract, engage and retain talented employees.
James Reid
Employment and Business Attorney/ Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | President of MISHRM
James is a business attorney who counsels business owners, serial entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and human resources directors to make strategic business decisions, from hiring to firing, while complying with the ever changing and overlapping laws (including the ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and Title VII). He brings a business and proactive approach to legal matters to help employers make strategic business decisions to minimize the potential for litigation and business disruption.
James is also a renowned keynote and national speaker at conferences and events including TEDx, the American Payroll Association, SHRM, HRCI, and HR Day.
Registration
The cost includes a light continental breakfast, lunch, education sessions and conference materials. Advance registration will close on Thursday, May 19th at 11:59 p.m.
Hotel Room Rates
A block of rooms was reserved for Spring Summit attendees at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott located at 808 S. Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI. The group rate has now ended but if you need a place to stay, you can contactDay of Details
- Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the event kicks off promptly at 10:00 a.m.
- Coffee, tea and breakfast goodies will be available during registration.
- Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and visit our exhibitors as they will be raffling off an assortment of amazing prizes. Additionally, have each exhibitor sign off on the card you receive at registration for a chance to win our GRAND DOOR PRIZE!