Kristen Burns

Experience

1. Sr Global Mobility Consultant

   KBR, Inc.

   Jul 2014 — Present

   Sr. Global Mobility Consultant, Global Mobility (July 2014- present)Provide strategic HR support for expatriates assigned to multi-billion dollar LNG projects in Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia (Gorgon, Ichthys, Tangguh, Sonangol).Lead end-to-end expatriate mobilization processes both in-house and remotely, including documentation, benefits, tax, medical, and immigration coordination.Advise expatriates and project HR teams on KBR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistency across global assignments.Collaborate with regional HR teams in the UK, Australia, and Asia to align assignment details such as compensation, allowances, organizational structure, and job classification.Serve as a liaison between project HR and expatriates to manage outstanding financial obligations and establish payment plans.Co-developed and implemented the Houston Inpat process, streamlining onboarding for international assignees.Initiated a department-wide HSE/Team Building program aligned with the company’s Zero Harm Initiative, enhancing employee engagement and well-being.

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Psychology

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Sap HR
• Payroll
• Temporary Placement
• Performance Management
• Taleo
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• HR Policies
• College Recruiting
• Global HR
• Excel
• Supervisory Skills
• System Administration
• Interviews
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• HR Strategy
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Employee Benefits
• Training
• Word
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Management
• Onboarding
• Personnel Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Microsoft Applications
• Workforce Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Employee Relations
• People Management