Sep. 24, 2026

9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM

Primex, 46 Donovan Street, Concord, NH

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Best Practices in Hiring and Termination

Session Description:

Hiring and firing in the public sector are two of the most critical—and challenging—responsibilities for any leader or HR professional. Done well, these processes can strengthen your organization, boost morale, and drive long-term success. Done poorly, they can lead to costly mistakes, legal claims / risks, and cultural damage.

In this interactive session, we’ll explore proven strategies and practical tools to help you hire the right talent and manage terminations with professionalism and empathy. You’ll gain insights into creating a fair, compliant, and values-driven approach that supports both organizational goals and individual dignity.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1.      Assess their current hiring and termination process and consider best practices.

2.      Identify ways to retain talent throughout the employment life cycle.

3.      Apply best practices for fair and compliant terminations to reduce risk and maintain organizational integrity.

 

 

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    Carrie James

    Carrie James, Human Resource Consultant

    Carrie joined the Legal and HR Department in August of 2025. She will
    provide training and consulting services for members. Carrie’s focus will
    be on mitigating HR-related risks prior to a supervisor or manager taking
    an employment action. Topics of her position might be responding to
    issues related to hiring, firing, performance, and leave issues.

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    Carol Kilmister

    Carol Kilmister, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Senior Human Resource Consultant

    Carol Kilmister is a Senior Human Resource Consultant in the Legal and HR Services Department at Primex3 where she provides training, guidance, and support to Property & Liability members.  Prior to coming to Primex3, she worked for many years as the Director of HR for a multi-district SAU in NH.  She is a graduate of Rivier University with a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Administration and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Plymouth State University.  In addition, she holds national certification as a senior HR professional from both HRCI and SHRM. She has served on the board of directors the Association of NH Public Employer HR Administrators (ANHPEHRA) for many years and is also Past President of the Greater Concord HR Association of SHRM (HRAGC).

     

Contact Hours

5

This program has been approved for PDC recertification credit hours toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification through the Society for Human Resource Management. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the SHRM Certification website at www.shrmcertification.org

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