Meet the HR Recruiting Team
Marissa Reinartz
Marissa joined Olmsted Medical Center in November 2021 as a human resource associate and then transferred over to the HR generalist role. Marissa’s role consists of many things, however, her main focus is with organizing interviews, job postings, and recruiting. Marissa enjoys making connections with candidates and being able to oversee the start of a career for all of OMC’s new employees.
Marissa graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Professional Sales and a minor in Public Health.
Outside of work, Marissa enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and attending country music concerts.
Kim Helt
Kim joined Olmsted Medical Center in 2010 as an Executive Assistant in the Administration department. In 2017 she transferred to the Human Resources department and currently provides administrative support to the Director of Human Resources as well as the entire department. Kim performs a wide variety of duties within the department but mostly enjoys the interaction with candidates when calling them to schedule an interview.
Kim graduated from the University of North Dakota with an Associate of Arts degree in Executive Secretary and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Education. Prior to joining Olmsted Medical Center, she worked as a claims adjuster at American Family Insurance for several years.
In Kim's spare time, she enjoys going to her lake home, traveling, watching/attending sporting events, and spending time with family.
Tanya Dessner
Tanya joined the Human Resources team as the Employment Specialist in 2017. The main function of her role is finding talented individuals to model Olmsted Medical Center’s mission, vision, and core values and provide exceptional patient care.
Tanya’s greatest satisfaction in her position is building relationships. The Employment Specialist position has a significant impact on both Olmsted Medical Center and the lives of the people she meets with. Tanya enjoys meeting with people from all walks of life, from different experiences and cultures, and learning what each candidate has to offer.
Tanya graduated Magna Cum Laude from Concordia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and a certificate in leadership.
Outside of work, Tanya’s passions include the outdoors, traveling, and family. Much of her time is spent hiking and kayaking. She has lived in Southeast Minnesota most of her life, but also spent a few years living in Alaska.
Sierra Robertson
Sierra joined Olmsted Medical Center in May 2025 as the Employment Specialist. In this role, she supports various aspects of the hiring process, with a primary focus in organizing interviews, managing job postings, and recruitment. Sierra is passionate about building strong connections with candidates and creating a positive hiring experience.
Sierra graduated Cum Laude from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Business Management.
Outside of work, Sierra enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Paige Funke
Paige started with OMC in May of 2023 as our Healthcare Intern in HR. Working in HR, she is the first person you see as you enter the HR office. Her duties include contacting new employees once they have been hired to complete all the necessary paperwork and background information. She also is responsible for making sure employees are up to date on their licensing and certifications. She does all the paperwork for students who are doing clinical rotations or shadowing at OMC. She has a wide variety of duties within the HR department.
Paige is working towards her Bachelor of Business Science with an emphasis in Human Resources. She will graduate in May of 2025 from Southern New Hampshire University. Outside of work Paige enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
