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Seattle, WA-based Paula Edelstein as Senior Director of Human Resources
About the Company
The Port of Seattle plays a key role in bringing international trade and travel to the Pacific Northwest, providing maritime and airport operations for the greater Seattle area. About 40 percent of the state of Washington`s economy is impacted in some way by the Port. The ports of Seattle and Tacoma are currently working to create the historically innovative Northwest Seaport Alliance, unifying the management of the two ports` marine cargo terminals and related functions to continue our leading role in international trade.
About the Person
Paula Chan Edelstein is the Senior Director of Human Resources at Port of Seattle. Joining the port`s executive team July 27, Chan Edelstein is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the port`s human resources and development functions including talent acquisition; talent development; employee relations; organizational development; diversity; employee communications; HR technology; compensation, benefits, employee recognition; and employee health and safety. The position oversees six direct reports and approximately 35 employees. The human resources division serves the port`s approximately 1,800 employees. Prior to joining the Port of Seattle, Chan Edelstein was at Weyerhaeuser for 20 years, leading development and implementation of human resources strategy, most recently at the Cellulose Fibers Business, a $2 billion business unit of 2,700 employees. Chan Edelstein holds both a Bachelors of Economics and Masters of Labor Relations and Human Resources from Michigan State University.
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