Kristie Celleri

About Kristie Celleri

My sweet spot is at the intersection of people strategy, leadership development, and operational excellence. I bring equal parts rigor and humanity to my work.With 12+ years of experience spanning business-facing employee relations, HR business partnership, and global HR operations, I bring a calm, strategic presence to complex people challenges. I thrive in environments where trusted HR leadership is essential to scaling teams, strengthening culture, and driving performance.I\'ve built my career as a trusted advisor and strategic connector—someone who can be counted on to navigate complexity, stand in the gap during critical moments, and design scalable solutions that work for both people and the business.A respected coach in the trenches, I help leaders navigate tough conversations and moments of uncertainty with empathy and clarity. I lead with intention, integrity, and action—and I care deeply about building workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported… where how we lead matters just as much as what we achieve.What energizes me? Empowering leaders to lead well Building people solutions that scale Creating cultures where people can thrive and performIf you\'re building a culture that values both people and performance, I\'d love to connect!

Experience

1. Senior Specialist, Employee Relations (Business-facing, Global Scope)

   The Hershey Company

   Jun 2016 — Present · Hershey, PA, US

   Provide trusted, compliant ER guidance across global operations, partnering with leaders, HR, and Legal on complex investigations, performance management, PIPs, behavior issues, conflict resolution, accommodations, exits, and policy interpretation.Coach leaders through difficult conversations and organizational changes. Mentor peers and serve as the go-to advisor for ER consultation; stepped in as interim people leader when needed.Lead high-risk investigations end-to-end and execute enterprise-wide RIFs with empathy and precision.Drive HR process improvements and implement technology solutions that increase efficiency and accountability. Design and deliver scalable training programs and solutions that empower leaders and reduce escalations.Manage ER policy lifecycle to reduce complexity, elevate employee experience, and align policies with a modern, agile, and inclusive culture.Key wins: Co-created a global ER Center of Excellence, reducing HRBP involvement by 90% and saving $1M+ Implemented HR technology platforms to streamline case management and automate HR file management Led global ER capability-building by designing and delivering scalable, compliance-aligned training Redesigned enterprise-wide performance management practices to foster high performance, simplify processes, and enhance accountability Developed training for 1,200+ retail employees, cutting case volume by 34%

Education

• Lebanon Valley College

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)