Virginia Haaland, M.A., SPHR. PHR- CA in

Virginia Haaland, M.A., SPHR. PHR- CA

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Senior Director Human Resources at Encore Capital Group
📍 Carlsbad, California, United States

Virginia is a Senior Director of HR at Encore Capital Group with over 26 years of strategic experience. She partners with C-suite leaders on organizational transformation, talent management, and employee engagement. Colleagues consistently describe her as a strong, approachable leader and a true professional. She holds an SPHR-CA certification and a Masters degree.

Described as exceptionally approachable and accessible, Virginia is passionate about helping people at all organizational levels overcome challenges and thrive. She is known for willingly sharing her expertise and making colleagues feel valued, reflecting a deep commitment to mentorship and fostering a positive culture.

She has led multiple global initiatives at Encore, including the development of the companys Enterprise Values and its Presidents Club recognition program.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Senior Director Human Resources
Job Level
Senior
Location
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Organizational Culture
She spearheaded the global implementation of the company's Enterprise Values program, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a positive and cohesive work environment.
Talent Attraction
Actively promotes open roles on social media, highlighting attractive benefits like hybrid work schedules to secure top talent for her organization.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Senior Director Human Resources
Encore Capital Group
3-2019 - 8-2025
Director, Human Resources
Encore Capital Group
2-2014 - 4-2016
Senior Manager, HR Corporate Engineering
Qualcomm
8-2013 - 1-2014
Senior Manager, HR - Manager and Operational Support
Pfizer
6-2007 - 1-2014
HR Manager
Pfizer
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Virginia Haaland — Director, Human Resources at Encore Capital Group. Featured in Comparably
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Education
1991 - 1993
Bachelors
UCLA
2013 - 2014
Master's Degree
Azusa Pacific University
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