Former Legoland Exec Joins Executive Team

San Diego-based Sunrise Management – a multifamily industry leader – which has specialized in the management of residential real estate since 1978 – has announced the appointment of Michelle Hill as its new its chief people officer.

A seasoned human resources executive, Hill was most recently the human resources director at Legoland California Resort, where she was charged with developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business and strategic direction of the organization. In her new role, she will be a core part of the Sunrise Management executive team, overseeing compensation/benefits management, organizational development, strategic planning, employee retention/relations, risk management, talent acquisition, training/development and much more.

“Michelle’s extensive expertise in all facets of human resources, from recruitment to compensations and benefits, will be critical as we expand our staff,” said Greenblatt. “She is a hands-on, results-oriented HR pro, and her leadership and strategic guidance will be invaluable as we continue to grow our presence throughout the west.”

With nearly 20 years of human resources experience, Hill was also vice president of human resources at San Diego based ANI Inc. and has held several senior level positions within human resources positions at BeyondTrust, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix and Civica Development in Goodyear, Arizona.

Hill earned a Master of Science degree in leadership from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, she holds a graduate-level certificate in human resources from the University of Phoenix.