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September Member Sportlight- Alyssa Bradley

    September 5, 2025

    1.      Name and Job Title:
    Name: Alyssa Bradley (I just got married in June and haven’t updated my name yet )
    Job Title: People and Culture Specialist

    2.      Company Name/Industry

    Crystal Group, Inc. 

    3.      How long have you been in the HR field?
    I studied Human Resource Management at the University of Northern Iowa. While in school, I interned in HR at a local insurance company. After graduating in 2020, I started my full-time career in human resources.

     4.      What inspired you to pursue a career in HR?

    Growing up, I always knew I wanted a job where I could help others in a business setting. It wasn’t until my junior year of high school that my aunt suggested looking into HR. After doing some job shadowing, I discovered that HR offers a wide range of career paths – and most importantly, it is a field centered around supporting and empowering people. HR allows me to make a meaningful impact in the workplace by helping others grow, succeed, and navigate challenges.

    5.      How has being a member of EIHRA impacted your career?
    EIHRA offers valuable monthly meetings that support both personal and professional development. I enjoy attending the annual mini-conference and the state conference, where I always learn something new that helps me better support our employee-owners and the business. Being a member also gives me access to SHRM’s national resources—which are incredibly helpful for everything from policy templates to compliance tools. It's a huge asset for any HR professional.

    6.      What’s a hobby/interest you enjoy outside of work?
    Outside of work, I enjoy reading, working out on my Peloton, kickboxing at Farrell’s, walking my pup Ozzy, and spending time with family and friends.

     

    7) If you weren’t in HR, what would be your dream job?
    As a little girl, I loved visiting my grandma in Omaha and going to the Henry Doorly Zoo. I always thought it would be so fun and fulfilling to care for the baby orangutans in the nursery. If I could volunteer full-time and make a living, that would absolutely be my dream job!