Kristen S.

Chief Human Resources Officer @Heartland Home Services

Grand Rapids, MI, US
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2024 — Present

Chief Human Resources Officer @Heartland Home Services

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Top level HR leader reporting to the CEO for a $550M+ top line revenue HVAC/Plumbing parent company in the home services industry; currently leads a team of 7 HR Business Partners, 1 Senior Director + 2 HRIS analysts and 20+ Brand HR Contacts with oversight for 40 locations in 9 states and employees.

EDUCATION

1995 — 2000

Michigan State University

Communication/Psychology

N/A

Western Michigan University

BA, Communication/Psychology

N/A

Western Michigan University

MA, Human Resource Development

SKILLS

LeadershipEmployee BenefitsCoachingPerformance ManagementHuman ResourcesLabor RelationsContinuous ImprovementUnion AvoidanceLean ManufacturingManagementPersonnel ManagementManufacturingOrganizational DevelopmentWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsBenefits NegotiationTalent AcquisitionRecruitingHR MetricsPersonnel SelectionPositive Employee RelationsHuman Resource DevelopmentSuccession Planning

ABOUT KRISTEN S.

I’m an operator-first executive who scales organizations through disciplined execution, systems integration, and human-centered leadership. My career has been built inside complex, multi-site environments where performance, culture, and operational clarity must move together — or nothing moves at all. I’ve led multi-state operations, integrated 35+ acquisitions, and built enterprise systems that reduce cost, improve visibility, and create the conditions for sustainable growth. Whether consolidating 35 HRIS/payroll systems into a single enterprise platform, unifying 30+ benefit plans and 35 separate 401(k) plans, or driving $1M+ in annual savings, I focus on the levers that strengthen the business at its core. My leadership blends operational rigor with strategic clarity and a deep commitment to developing leaders who can execute with confidence. I believe organizations scale when people understand the mission, systems support the work, and leaders create environments where accountability and humanity coexist. Across manufacturing, retail, and PE-backed home services, I’ve guided organizations through transformation, expansion, and change — always with an eye toward building systems and cultures that can sustain high performance long after the transformation is complete.

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