Kaelina Dargis

About Kaelina Dargis

My career has been built on one belief, that when people and strategy are truly aligned, organizations don’t just perform better, they transform.Over the past decade, I’ve led large-scale human capital initiatives across Canada and the U.S, helping companies turn ambition into action through smarter workforce strategies, human-centered transformation, and operational excellence.I’ve guided HR teams through periods of growth, disruption, and reinvention, building HR Business Partner and Operations functions that enable leaders, elevate culture, and drive measurable business performance. Whether leading organizational redesigns, scaling new models of HR delivery, or embedding AI into HR decision-making, my focus remains the same: create clarity, capability, and connection so people and business can thrive together.Recognized for driving enterprise-wide change, I’m passionate about the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation helping organizations evolve from transactional HR to strategic, insight-led business partners. My work centers on building inclusive, data-driven, and future-ready workplaces where innovation and accountability go hand in hand.Ultimately, the value I create comes from leading change that lasts; aligning people, purpose, and performance to deliver sustainable growth and a stronger future of work.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources

   ROSEN

   Feb 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   A strategic and hands-on leader responsible for driving, developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives, including workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, compliance, total compensation, systems and organizational development. This role plays a critical role in shaping a positive, inclusive culture and ensuring HR practices support business growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence. This position also ensures compliance with labor laws across the U.S. while leading a high-performing HR team.

Education

• University of Calgary

  Lean Six Sigma Courses

• MacEwan University

  Bachelor of Commerce (BComm), Management

• University of Calgary

  Project Management Fundamentals Certificate, Project Management

• The Wharton School

  Chief Human Resources Officer Program (CHRO), Human Resources

• NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

  Diploma, Human Resouces