Kristen S.

About Kristen S.

As a passionate and accomplished HR strategist with over 20 years of experience, I have driven business results for world-class organizations by revitalizing struggling HR departments, leveraging networks of influential leaders, and optimizing HR programs. My commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivering extensive industry knowledge has helped me provide significant value to the organizations I work with.Throughout my career, I have developed strong expertise in transforming employee experiences, simplifying benefits, compensation, time and attendance management, workforce development, compliance programs, and increasing organizational agility through talent acquisition and retention programs. My core competencies include talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, employee relations, HR compliance, diversity, equity, and inclusion, compensation and benefits, HR operations strategy, HR data analytics, leadership development, organizational development, and change management.As an HR Strategist and Consultant, I have revitalized struggling HR organizations, advised C-suite clients, and ensured effective talent management while aligning HR functions with business goals. I have also held various HR leadership roles at top global law firms, where I streamlined recruitment and onboarding processes, managed performance evaluations and compensation, and designed employee training programs.I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to leverage my skills, experience, and drive to benefit organizations seeking to optimize their HR and business operations. I look forward to connecting with professionals and organizations to discuss how my expertise can align with their objectives and promote success.

Experience

1. People Advisory (HR) Manager, Immigration and Global Mobility at White & Case Llp

   White & Case LLP

   Jul 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As a strategic and trusted advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer, I transformed global human capital operations to maximize efficiency, enhance employee experience, and attract world-class talent. My responsibilities included designing and launching new diversity initiatives, managing the People Advisory team to ensure global immigration compliance, and analyzing employee data to improve various HR processes. Transformed Global Mobility and Immigration Policy and developed a seamless system.