Emily Kline

About Emily Kline

I\'m an HR professional who thrives on creating meaningful impact - both for people and for the business. Over the years, I\'ve built a career around developing strong teams, navigating complex challenges and making HR feel less like a department and more like a trusted partner. I\'m energized by work that connects strategy with people, and I take pride in being the kind of leader others can count on to listen, act, and drive results.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   McIntosh Box & Pallet

   May 2024 — Present

   Leads strategic HR initiatives for multi-site operations, enhancing employee engagement and performance. • Oversees the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, and offboarding.• Developed and implemented performance management systems aligned with business objectives, fostering leadership growth. • Spearheaded compensation redesign and career pathing initiatives with the goal of significantly improving retention rates.

Education

• Syracuse University

  Master of Science - MS, Instructional Design, Development & Evaluation

  2005 — 2007

• Ithaca College

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Organizational Communications, Learning & Design

  2001 — 2005

• Empire State University

  HR Certification Program, Human Resources Management and Services