Insights from Crystal Dionne: HR Director in Finance
Gain valuable insights from Crystal Dionne, Assistant Vice President of Finance at Primary Bank, who transitioned into the role of Human Resource Director. Learn about her journey, the experience sought by employers in the field, rewards and frustrations of the job, and key takeaways for aspiring HR professionals. Discover the challenges and rewards of the HR field in this informative interview.
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INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW By: Liz Pierce
Interviewee Crystal Dionne Assistant Vice President of Finance at Primary Bank Takes on role of Human Resource Director I will be getting my degree in HR in December
Q1: How did you get into this work? By default, has finance background Took Head of Finance role with Town of Bedford Combined role with Head of Human Resources Worked with Town of Bedford for 14 years Joined Primary Bank in 2015
Q2: What kind of experience would employers in this field look for in a job applicant? Depends on industry If high union environment: Negotiation experience Projecting figures Balance competing interests Can remain neutral, tough to find Great listener, take into consideration the human factor Compassion Sound judgement skills
Q3: What do you enjoy most and what rewards do you get from your work? Being the voice of reason to help employees in need When you actually succeed at helping and employee, very rewarding
Q4: What are the frustrations? Difficult employees Entitlement generation (union or not)
Reactions and Conclusions It was great to hear from someone who has had a lot of experience in the field I want to get into saying the things that I am learning in school. Good to know what I will have to deal with and what I should focus on to better succeed when I get that position.
THANK YOU Any Questions?
