Kassie Chapel

About Kassie Chapel

People-first leader with 17+ years of HR learning, talent, and organizational development…

Experience

1. Director of People & Culture (Head of HR)

   LG Group

   Jan 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Serve as the head of HR for the organization and senior HR business partner to the Executive Team, aligning people strategy with company vision, operational priorities, and long-term growth objectives across development, design, and construction functions. • Lead end-to-end strategy and execution for the employee lifecycle, building scalable, values-driven programs that support recruitment, onboarding, development, performance, and offboarding across both corporate and field teams. • Spearheaded the successful implementation of Paylocity as the company’s first fully integrated HRIS, consolidating recruiting, payroll, timekeeping, benefits administration, performance management, and employee records into one platform. • Drive enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy—including workforce planning, university recruiting, and external partnerships—to support rapid growth and evolving organizational needs. • Act as a thought partner to senior leadership on organizational design, team structures, and change management, enabling the business to adapt and scale with intention. • Lead DEI-aligned engagement and wellness initiatives that strengthen culture, employee connection, and retention across all levels of the organization. • Develop and implement people-first policies and frameworks that promote performance, accountability, equity, and a culture of continuous improvement. • Introduce and manage talent development strategies—including coaching, internal mobility, and leadership growth—to prepare the next generation of company leaders. • Champion internal communications and cultural alignment, ensuring transparency, clarity, and trust during periods of change and transformation.

Education

• College of the Holy Cross

  B.A.

  2005 — 2009

• Seattle University

  M.Ed.

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Admissions
• Student Development
• Academic Advising
• Student Conduct
• Teaching
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Community Development
• Student Programming
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Career Counseling
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Residence Life
• Higher Education Administration
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Orientation Programs
• Editing
• Leadership Development
• Program Management
• First Year Experience
• Public Speaking
• Program Development
• Student Engagement
• Staff Development
• Student Affairs
• Student Leadership
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Higher Education