Krista Gilbert

About Krista Gilbert

I lead Talent Operations with a focus on building reliable, scalable recruiting infrastructure and improving the day-to-day experience of hiring for candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers. My work sits at the intersection of operations, systems, and people. Over the past 9 years, I’ve progressed from frontline recruiting execution into program and operations leadership roles supporting global hiring across complex, matrixed organizations. My experience spans core pillars of Talent Operations, including: • Vendor management • Compliance integration across hiring workflows • Enterprise recruiting systems configuration and workflow design • Process documentation and continuous improvement grounded in operational reality and customer experiences • Team leadership and development across multiple operational specialties • Operational metrics ownership across scheduling, offer delivery, and onboarding performance • Participation as a key SME in cross-functional HR initiatives spanning TA, Talent Planning, Compensation, HR Technology, Legal, and Data PrivacyI’m especially energized by collaborative and adaptable environments where operations plays a critical role in bringing clarity, structure, and consistency to how work gets done. I bring a practical, hands-on leadership approach and a systems mindset shaped by experience doing the work, supporting the people doing the work, and improving the infrastructure that enables it.

Experience

1. Manager, Talent Operations

   Fortive

   Apr 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I lead a global Talent Operations function responsible for delivering scalable recruiting support across a multi-country enterprise.My role focuses on operational performance, workflow consistency, and enabling recruiters and hiring teams to move efficiently from interview through offer and onboarding.Key areas of focus include:• Operational metrics across interview scheduling, offer delivery, and onboarding performance• Global recruiting workflow design, process improvement, compliance, and standardization• Vendor partnerships• Team leadership across multiple operational specialtiesI partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Talent Planning, HR Business Partners, Legal, and HR Technology to align operational delivery with enterprise hiring needs and evolving operating models.

Education

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

• Olympic College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Skills

• Healthcare
• Organization & Prioritization Skills
• Behavior Change
• Highly Dedicated
• Motivational Interviewing
• Tenacious Work Ethic
• Customer Service
• Psychology
• Life Coaching
• Flexibility
• Privacy Compliance
• Team Motivation
• Microsoft Office
• Team Building
• Management
• Wellness Coaching
• Program Management
• Human Resources
• Highly Detail Oriented
• Leadership
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Wellness
• Team Leadership
• Lifestyle Coaching
• Virtual Teams
• Constructive Feedback
• Time Management
• Coaching
• Net Promoter Score
• Training
• Adaptability