Joe Kitson
Chief Human Resources Officer @Lighthouse Autism Center
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Human Resources Officer @Lighthouse Autism Center
Mishawaka, IN, US
Lighthouse Autism Center offers an innovative approach to ABA therapy called Lighthouse Fusion. Developed by our team of dually certified SLP/BCBA’s, some of only a handful in the world, this unique clinical model fuses the best of ABA and speech into one enhanced approach to autism therapy. • Reporting to the president, tasked with growing and overhauling the HR function • Supervise a rapidly growing team of 20 which includes learning & development, talent acquisition, HR business partners, and total rewards • Execute people strategy designed to support aggressive EBITDA and revenue targets for exit
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
BBA, Human Resources
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MHRIR, Human Resources
ABOUT JOE KITSON
Executive Human Resources (HR) Professional delivering results through a more pragmatic approach to human capital management. Over 15 years of experience building and enhancing organizations through talent with a focus on start-up, high growth, and private equity (PE) environments CORE COMPETENCIES: HR Leadership | Organizational Development | Performance Management | Talent Acquisition | Strategic Planning & Operational Alignment | Compensation Strategy | Total Rewards | HRIS Implementation | Continuous Improvement | Regulatory Compliance | P&L / Budget Management | Leadership Development | Succession Planning | HR Policy Development | DE & I | Employee Relations | Staff Development | Strategic Partnerships | Change Management | Training and Development | Culture SUMMARY: • Dynamic leader with established track record of ascending responsibilities in all facets HR • Heavy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) background for nearly the last decade • Thrive in entrepreneurial environments which require innovative talent solutions • Cultural champion who helps leaders articulate their values and then builds those values into the fabric of the business • Passion for talent management, succession planning, and developing the next generation of leaders • Skilled at managing multiple businesses or business units with highly disparate needs across scattered geographies in both traditional and matrix based organizational structures • International, union, and non-union expertise in both privately and publicly held companies • Field, corporate, and multi-unit experience with roles in organizations ranging from 100 to team members
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