Kara Kara Louis C.
Manager, People Operations @Stord
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, People Operations @Stord
Lead HR strategy and operations for 800+ associates across the U.S. and Canada, directing a team of HR Generalists, Coordinators, and Business Partners while influencing senior HR leaders and talent executives.Created and launched a temp-to-perm conversion strategy, increasing permanent placement of temporary associates by 30%, reducing turnover, and stabilizing workforce supply.Designed and institutionalized enterprise-wide Employee Engagement Programs, boosting survey participation by 15% and elevating culture scores across the network.Built Manager Academy and Leads Academy, advancing leadership readiness and succession pipelines.Directed policy alignment across multiple sites, improving compliance, efficiency, and employee trust.Key contributor to union contract renewal negotiations in California, ensuring compliance with CBA terms and fostering positive labor relations.Oversee HR budgets, vendor partnerships, and MSP performance for temporary labor staffing, ensuring cost efficiency and workforce scalability.
EDUCATION
International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Merchandising
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts (AA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Miramar High School
High School Diploma, Marketing and Fashion
SKILLS
ABOUT KARA KARA LOUIS C.
Strategic People & Talent Leader with 10+ years of progressive experience driving HR transformation, workforce planning, and large-scale talent initiatives across Healthcare, Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain industries. Recognized for building scalable people strategies that strengthen culture, improve retention, and accelerate business growth. Trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders, skilled in organizational design, labor strategy, and performance optimization. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and SHRM-CP, known for leveraging data-driven insights to enhance HR operations and deliver measurable impact.Enterprise People Strategy & Workforce Planning | Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy | Organizational Design & Change Leadership | Labor Relations & Contract Negotiation | HR Technology & Process Optimization | Budget & Vendor Management | Executive Coaching & Culture Transformation
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