Karen Liska
Global People Leader in PE-backed Tech Firms | In-House Counsel
- Role
- Head of People at Safesend
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karen Liska
Legal and HR professional with a focus on balancing people support, business needs, and risk management to help businesses grow sustainably, serve their clients, and take care of their people.
Experience
Head of People
Mar 2024 — Present · Ann Arbor, MI, US
HR executive leading global People strategy for a $50M revenue, 250+ employee SaaS company acquired by Thomson Reuters for $600M in January 2025. Oversaw all HR aspects of the acquisition, including diligence, integration planning, and execution. Currently co-leading post-close integration and org design. Developed an org design/integration playbook to support future M&A.Lead global HR operations across the US, India, and LATAM, partnering closely with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business outcomes. Responsible for the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, performance management, engagement, total rewards, compliance, and payroll.Built scalable systems and processes to support rapid growth, including:• Overhauled global recruiting to reduce time-to-hire and increase referral-driven hiring• Launched performance management framework for GTM teams• Designed benefits programs aligned with retention and financial goals• Established near-shore hiring capabilities in LATAM while maintaining cultural cohesion• Led onboarding of new CEO and monthly global all-handsUse agile practices and data-driven insights to ensure HR remains strategic, responsive, and tied to business impact. Experienced with AI-enabled tools for HRIS, engagement, performance, and compensation planning.My focus: Build cultures where people thrive, orgs scale smartly, and HR drives measurable business results.
Education
Lawrence Technological University
B.S., Humanities; Psychology (Minor)
1999 — 2003
Wayne State University Law School
J.D.
2003 — 2006
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