Manson’s Human Resources (HR) Department, located in the corporate office in Seattle, Washington, is a small but mighty team that supports and manages all matters related to craft and non-craft personnel across the country. Among the many responsibilities that the team divides up, the main focus of the department is to streamline the company’s employer-to-employee relationship. Much like the equipment you might find in the Manson yard, HR does plenty of heavy lifting to ensure that the company’s work culture benefits the organization as a whole.
The six-person team of HR representatives is a vital resource for employees to find information about matters such as health benefits, FMLA, and retirement plans. The following profiles provide a look into the individuals who make up Manson’s HR Department.
SUZANNE VINCENT—HR MANAGER
Suzanne Vincent joined Manson’s Human Resources Department as HR Manager and has over 20 years of professional experience. Since joining Manson, she has played a vital role in the development of strategies and initiatives that align with the company’s core values. Aside from overseeing the day-to-day operations of the HR department, some of Suzanne’s tasks include managing the functionality of recruiting, benefits, HRIS, FMLA, and employee onboarding. Suzanne is heavily focused on advocating for Manson employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance at the company. Understanding the importance of teamwork and professional development, Suzanne thrives on creating a collaborative environment for her HR team.
A native of Saratoga, California, Suzanne grew up on the West Coast. She received a degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and received a certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources.
When she’s away from the office, Suzanne spends her time practicing yoga, painting and is an avid animal lover.
PATRICK CODER—RECRUITING SPECIALIST
Patrick Coder holds the role of Recruiting Specialist for Manson and has over 10 years of recruiting experience. His professional experience in recruiting includes previous employment in various industries, including actuarial and benefits firms, banking, information and technology, and chemicals.
Patrick’s previous experience helped develop applicable skills such as coordinating hiring processes, receiving new hire paperwork and submitting electronic files, and consulting recruiters, managers, and HR on the recruiting process.
Since joining Manson in 2019, Patrick has helped add to Manson’s impressive roster of both craft and non-craft personnel. Some of his responsibilities include working with HR managers to update and create job postings, implement new regulations that Manson must follow to remain compliant with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and develop strategies to attract diverse candidate pools.
Patrick is a native of Dallas, Texas.
DANIKA BROWN—BENEFITS SPECIALIST
HR Benefits Specialist Danika Brown brings five years of HR experience in her role, having worked as an HR Analyst for her previous employer. As Benefits Specialist, some of her responsibilities include serving as the main point of contact for all employee healthcare benefits inquiries and helping employees understand changes to their plan. Danika is in charge of overseeing and managing benefit enrollments, audits of benefit-related data, and providing support for weekly billing and reconciliation. Her extensive experience in a variety of HR-related roles allows her to provide a strong support system to Manson employees and colleagues.
Danika grew up in Elk Mound, Wisconsin. When she’s not reviewing Manson health benefits, she can be found working on cars, target shooting, and cooking. Danika has four dogs and enjoys a vast scope of interests. She received a Master’s of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance at Lakeland University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
DESIREE GREENFIELD—HR SPECIALIST
Desiree Greenfield works as an HR Specialist and joined Manson in 2021. Some of her duties include managing FMLA requests, administering leaves of absence, and compiling documentation that supports employees in need of short-term disability. In addition to these tasks, Desiree collaborates daily with HR Benefits Specialist Danika Brown to review FMLA cases and manage the concerns of Manson employees who require temporary leave.
Desiree was born in Joplin, Missouri. She attended Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she received a degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining Manson, she worked in a variety of specialist roles in administration and healthcare.
On her days off, Desiree enjoys paddle boarding, camping, hiking, and spending time with her corgi Ruby Ann.
NICK YUEN—HR COORDINATOR
Nick Yuen joined Manson’s Human Resources Department as HR Coordinator and has over three years of professional experience in HR, recruiting, and legal and compliance work. Some of his responsibilities include assisting the HR specialists in their roles, onboarding new hires, and creating HR compliance posters. In addition to the onboarding process, Nick serves as a point of contact for new personnel to help direct and introduce them to team members across the company. Prior to Manson, he worked as a workers’ compensation collections specialist.
Nick graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a degree in Sociology and a concentration in Criminology. He obtained a certification for Human Resources Management at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
