Karina Young

About Karina Young

With 12+ years in HR leadership, I’ve helped global tech companies build, scale, and refine people strategies that don’t just support employees—they fuel business growth.I specialize in blending innovation with pragmatism, ensuring that People strategy is not just forward-thinking but also deeply aligned with business objectives. My expertise spans: HR Strategy & Operations – Scaling high-performing teams across HRBP, talent development, and total rewards Leadership & Culture – Creating workplaces where integrity, trust, and inclusion to drive engagement and retention Data-Backed Decision Making – Leveraging analytics to improve employee experience and business performanceMy mission: To help companies see HR not as a support function, but as a key driver of financial and cultural success.If you’re a leader looking to build a stronger, more engaged, and high-performing workforce, let’s connect. I’d love to exchange insights and explore opportunities to drive impact together.

Experience

1. VP, People

   15five

   Nov 2024 — Present

Education

• New York University

  Semester Abroad, Cross Cultural Relations

  2006 — 2006

• San José State University

  BA, Sociology

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Training Manuals
• Sales Management
• Innovator
• Highly Adaptable
• Willing to Learn
• Human Resources
• Data Entry
• Event Planning
• Process Scheduler
• Managerial Experience
• Self Starter
• Outgoing
• Inventory Management
• Social Networking
• Multitasker
• Work Under Pressure
• Positive
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Fundraising
• Order Processing
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Team Motivator
• Phone Etiquette
• Scheduling
• Attention to Detail
• Adp Payroll
• Calendars
• Research
• Friendly
• Mac Os X
• Social Media
• Travel Management
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Organizer
• Office Management
• Front Office
• Staff Training