Our Ethos
Why Earnest HR?
At Earnest HR, the focus is on small businesses, which are considered the backbone of this country. We understand that these businesses require access to a comprehensive range of HR services without the burden of maintaining a full-time HR department. As a Fractional human resources solution, Earnest HR works as a partner in your business, allowing you to concentrate on your core operations.
Other outsourced HR providers and PEOs offer “HR in a box” and don’t customize their services. We take the time to understand your culture, pain points, and goals and tailor an HR strategy that aligns with your organization’s culture, mission, and vision, such as policies, performance management strategies, benefits programs, and training and development initiatives. We aim to be a partner who supports the organization’s overall success and builds a workforce that aligns with its vision.
Earnest HR operates as a readily available and seamless part of your leadership team, driving your goals and objectives and being promptly available for your employees. We primarily work remotely with your team. If your team is local to the Denver metro area, we can be on-site for various meetings, training, and “office hours” if desired.
About Shawnna Earnest, Owner
Shawnna Earnest is a highly experienced human resource professional who has supported small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for over 20 years. She possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit and has worked in various industries, including quasi-governmental and special districts, oil and gas, non-profit, private equity, construction, real estate, wine and spirits, business services, and live music festivals.
Shawnna holds the SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional) certification, reflecting her HR expertise. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, and obtained a master’s in business administration from Regis University. With her extensive qualifications and experience, Shawnna is well-equipped to provide comprehensive HR support to smaller organizations.
As a Colorado native, Shawnna and her family (husband, Tom, daughter Layne, and the perfect dog, Ruby) enjoy all that Colorado has to offer, including skiing in the winter and hiking and road biking in the warmer months. They seek out travel and other adventures whenever possible.
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Our Team
Trinity Peter
Trinity Peter is a dedicated HR Generalist based in Loveland, Colorado, who graduated from CU Denver with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, specializing in Human Resource Management. With a passion for supporting small businesses and a desire to understand each organization’s unique needs, Trinity excels at implementing effective HR strategies that foster positive work environments and nurture lasting relationships.
Outside of her professional life, Trinity enjoys spending time with her two cats (Rizzo and Tommy), getting lost in a good book, hitting the golf course, and binging true crime shows.