Kari Cooper

About Kari Cooper

Accomplished HR Executive with a proven track record in luxury retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and insurance brokerage. Recognized as a strategic partner in human resources, adept at fostering positive employee relations, managing payroll and benefits, driving performance excellence, and leading impactful training and leadership development initiatives.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President Human Resources

   Visual Comfort & Co.

   Mar 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As a seasoned Human Resources leader with over two decades of expertise in employee relations, benefits administration, training and development, compliance, and organizational transformation, I am dedicated to cultivating dynamic, high-performing workplaces. My strategic approach is centered on minimizing turnover, elevating employee engagement, and driving organizational performance.Throughout my career, I have spearheaded initiatives which not only enriched the workplace culture but also fostered innovation and growth. By designing and implementing targeted training programs, I have empowered employees to reach their full potential, resulting in measurable gains in productivity and job satisfaction. Additionally, I have managed robust employee benefits programs which have contributed to industry-leading retention rates and a competitive employer brand.My commitment to regulatory excellence ensures all compliance policies are meticulously aligned with evolving legal standards and the core values of the organization, effectively mitigating risk and safeguarding company integrity. I thrive on building collaborative partnerships across all levels of the business to create inclusive environments where people and organizations flourish.

Education

• Georgia Southern University

  Bachelor's of Science

Skills

• New Hire Orientations
• Adp Payroll
• Policy
• Payroll
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Performance Management
• Budgets
• Finance
• Recruiting
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Benefits Administration
• Microsoft Office
• Peoplesoft