Robin Turnill Founder and CEO

Robin has over 15 years of executive, management and consulting experience in both the public and private sector. Prior to founding Pivot HR Services, she owned a private consulting practice where she provided strategic HR services to many large local clients in the health, education, utilities, gaming, and transportation industries. An HR professional with strong business acumen, Robin has been a Chief Operating Officer, as well as having held several senior level HR roles in her career. To compliment her professional practice, Robin has worked in academia as an Instructor in the School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, teaching many courses in the Human Resources BBA Program. Robin is passionate about connecting with others, making meaningful contributions and delivering results, and she has found consulting work to be immensely fulfilling.

As a community-minded individual, Robin volunteers her time and expertise as a Board Director for non-profit organizations. She is the Vice-Chair of Greater Vancouver Community Services Society, a founding Board Member for Project Change Foundation, and past Chair of the Human Resources and Governance Committee for Kids Up Front Foundation.

Robin has a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management from York University, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, a Post-Diploma in Human Resources Management from BCIT, and holds her designation as Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

Laura Johnson

Recruitment and Communications Consultant

Laura has a unique blend of human resources and communications experience, gained over the last 14 years in the private, healthcare, and non-profit sectors. She began her career providing recruitment marketing services to employers in healthcare, post-secondary education, and technology. She then worked in progressive HR roles, most recently at Greater Vancouver Community Services Society. Laura has performed all stages of the recruitment cycle from designing successful advertising campaigns to selecting and onboarding top talent for difficult-to-fill positions. She is also well-versed in employee engagement and retention strategies. In addition to her HR work, Laura has maintained her love of communications and continues to expand her expertise in this area. She is experienced in internal and external communications, public relations, and corporate social media management.

Laura is a firm believer in giving back to her community. She is proud to serve as a Board Director for Charlford House Society for Women and chairs their Public Relations Committee. She has also volunteered for Scouts Canada and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Laura holds a Bachelor of General Studies (with distinction) from Simon Fraser University and regularly attends continuing education sessions.

Kat Cumiskey

Kathlyn has over 10 years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on Compensation and Total Rewards in both the public and private sector. She believes that compensation and total rewards strategies should have a goal to attract, motivate, retain and engage employees.

Kathlyn has extensive experience assisting employers in developing strategic and practical solutions that support business objectives through the design, implementation and administration of strategic total rewards programs and initiatives. Her work has allowed her to develop excellent project management, analytical, problem solving and relationship building skills.

Areas of specialization include:

  • Compensation plans and policies, including salary structures, salary administration policies and procedures
  • Performance planning
  • Job analysis, design, and definition of accountabilities
  • Organizational structure re-design
  • Market analysis and benchmarking

Kathlyn has a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Bishop’s University, a Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Douglas College and she holds designations as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).