Heather Carnes

About Heather Carnes

Transformational HR Director, Talent Development Leader, and HR Consultant with 20+ years of experience across 14 diverse industries. Proven expertise in all facets of talent management, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, payroll, HRIS, training, performance management, instructional design, career development, succession planning, labor law, and policy development. Adept at collaborating with executive leaders and key stakeholders to develop data-driven HR strategies that align with organizational goals. Recognized for building high-performing teams and driving successful organizational change. Certified SPHR and SHRM-CP, with a strong commitment to fostering employee engagement and cultivating talent through effective training, mentoring, and coaching. Award-winning HR Management Adjunct Professor.HR Signature Qualifications: • Strategic HR Management• Talent Acquisition & Employment• Training & Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, & Career Development• Employee Relations & Employee Engagement• Total Rewards & Job Analysis• Payroll Management • HR Risk Management, Policy & Employment Law• HRIS & LMS Management• HR Analytics• Organizational Development (OD) and Change Management • Teaching & Education• Instructional Design & Curriculum Design

Experience

1. Founder & Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO)

   Envision Hr, Llc

   Sep 2018 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   At Envision HR, LLC, we believe that a thriving business is driven by engaged employees, streamlined processes, and strategic talent management. We provide customized solutions that help organizations achieve long-term success. We specialize in:• Strategic HR Planning: Aligning talent strategies with business goals to ensure your company has the right people in place to achieve sustained success.• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Attracting, evaluating, and integrating top-tier talent that fits your organizational culture and drives growth.• Performance Management: Designing systems that establish clear objectives, foster continuous feedback, and recognize achievements, enhancing productivity and job satisfaction.• Learning and Development: As trained instructional designers, we create customized training programs that close skill gaps, foster professional growth, and ensure employees stay competitive and aligned with business needs.• Compliance and Risk Management: Navigating the complexities of federal law and employment law across 35 states, we ensure your business stays compliant and mitigates risks related to workers\' compensation, workplace investigations, and more.• HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems): Implementing and managing HRIS solutions to streamline operations and enhance data management.• Compensation and Payroll: Developing competitive compensation structures and managing payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction.• Analytics: Leveraging data analytics to measure key HR metrics, track performance, and optimize talent management strategies for better decision-making and outcomes.• Culture Cultivation: Collaborating with leadership teams to build an inclusive, positive, and high-performance workplace Let\'s schedule a no-obligation consultation to discuss how we can support your business goals! Visit for more information.

Education

• Syracuse University

  Certificate, Skills for Global Enterprises and Global Enterprise Technologies

  2015 — 2015

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Master of Science (M.S.), Career and Human Resource Development

  1994 — 1995

• Syracuse University

  Certificate, Human Resource Fundamentals

  2015 — 2016

• Capella University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Business Management/Specialization Human Resource Management

  2012 — 2013

• Cornell University

  Certificate, Human Resource Management

  2007 — 2007