MOLLIE FRIDERES-SMITH

Mollie’s professional journey began with a solid academic foundation from Iowa State University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a Master of Business Administration. She is also a graduate of Ankeny Leadership Institute. Mollie is the founder and owner of MFS HR Solutions, which focuses on human capital management. With 25 years of experience in leadership and human resources, Mollie founded MFS HR Solutions to make a meaningful impact and help businesses recruit, retain, and develop top talent.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is active in several local organizations including The Ames Chamber of Commerce, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, Central Iowa Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Cyclone SHRM, Heart of Des Moines, and is currently serving on the board of the Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Our Approach

At MFS HR Solutions, we begin with a comprehensive HR consultation designed to uncover gaps, identify opportunities, and align your workforce strategy with your business goals. Our process includes a detailed HR project plan with clear timelines, milestones, cost analysis, and a customized implementation schedule. This structured approach ensures we deliver strategic HR solutions that drive measurable success for your organization.

Why MFS HR Solutions

Effective HR solutions start with a deep understanding of your unique challenges. As a trusted HR consultant for small and mid-sized businesses, Mollie provides the time, attention, and expertise you deserve. Whether you’re looking for strategic HR coaching, leadership development, or support with HR compliance and employee engagement, MFS HR Solutions is your partner in building a stronger, more resilient workforce.

Let’s collaborate to create and refine a tailored HR strategy that meets your specific needs and supports long-term growth. Contact Mollie today to discover how our custom HR services can help your business thrive.

As a smaller sized nonprofit, we don’t have resources to have a human resources professional on our staff. However, working with Mollie is like having a HR professional on your team. She integrates into your organizational culture and collaborates to really understand who you are and what you need. Mollie takes the time to review and assess needs so she can provide tools and feedback personalized specifically for your organization. She works closely with all leadership team members to solve problems and make sure you are compliant with staffing regulations. Working with Mollie has allowed our organization to implement best practice strategies that help us recruit and retain top talent. She works to move the needle forward on your organization as a whole.

Jodi Stumbo
President and CEO of The Bridge Home

Mollie has been a great asset to our young, non-profit organization. We feel more confident in our HR policies and procedures thanks to her expertise. Her personality and knowledge make her very comfortable and trustworthy to work with – I highly recommend her!

Lauren

Training went great! There was a lot of interaction and I think all of us took something out of the training that we can apply to our everyday conversations. Mollie was very professional and did a good job with our casual nature.

Trent

MFS Consulting performed a market wage analysis and helped us develop an employee compensation plan to better support our growing staff. Mollie has been a source of knowledge and support during a precarious time of employee shortages and company growth. She has provided feedback and advice for multiple HR scenarios. I would recommend MFS Consulting to leaders looking for HR support in any industry!

Mendy Christensen
Executive Director, Iowa Radiology

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