Heather Collins

About Heather Collins

A dynamic and accomplished Human Resources executive integral to core leadership teams and driving the strategic direction of organizations. An expert at aligning people initiatives with business objectives to shape and influence growth, culture, and performance. With a sharp ability to identify, develop, and retain top talent, I partner with senior leadership to create transformative change, foster innovation, and achieve measurable success across all functions. Demonstrated expertise in:• Financial Oversight and Strategic Budgeting• High Performing Talent Acquisition• Training, Development and Facilitation• Change Management and Reengineering• Succession Planning and Development• Performance Compensation Programs• Merger, Acquisition and Divestiture Experience • Field and Corporate Office Collaboration• National Employment Law Experience• Expertise in Strategic and Operational Initiatives

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer, EVP

   Kleinfelder

   Apr 2026 — Present

   Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, translating business strategy into integrated talent strategies. Oversee compensation, benefits, employee relations, training and development, and field HR operations. Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range strategic human resource planning to provide the best people talent to our clients.

Education

• University of South Florida

  Master’s Degree, Adult Education: Concentration in HR, Training and Development

  1992 — 1997

• Academy of Holy Names

  High School, College Prep

  1981 — 1988

• Stetson University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Communication Studies

  1989 — 1991

• Stetson University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Employee Training
• Human Resources
• Onboarding
• Workforce Planning
• Hris
• Professional Services
• Organizational Development
• Employee Benefits
• Fun
• Leadership Development
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Employee Engagement
• Recruiting
• Deferred Compensation
• Performance Management
• Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Labor Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Executive Coaching
• College Recruiting
• Organizational Effectiveness
• New Hire Orientations
• HR Policies
• Fmla
• Temporary Placement
• Organizational Design
• Hiring
• Compensation & Benefit
• Job Descriptions
• Union Avoidance
• Career Development
• HR Consulting
• Employer Branding
• Employment Law
• Employee Handbooks
• Interviews