Kristin Herzog

People and Culture Generalist @The Morton Arboretum

Lisle, IL, US

Redesigned New Employee Orientation to be a cross-departmental collaborative approach, ensuring new hires are informed, engaged, and set up for success.Connected with employees and leaders across the organization to include their perspective and create more buy-in to the performance management process which aligns employee goals with institutional priorities, infusing a strong people and culture focus.Partnered with leadership to review and enhance employee policies, emphasizing clear communication, accessible resources, targeted training and a people focused message.Fostered employee engagement through strategic communications including weekly newsletter and intranet updates which facilitated key touch points across the employee lifecycle to enhance an inclusive, positive workplace culture, contributing to national Top Workplace recognition by the Chicago Tribune and USA Today.Worked with managers and staff on a wide range of employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans. Ensuring open clear communication, maintained confidentiality, and promoted a positive work environment by balancing organizational objectives with individual employee needs.Assessed organizational training needs and coordinated tailored learning opportunities in partnership with internal teams and external vendors, supporting continuous development and agility.

Lindenwood University

Bachelors of Science, Non Profit Administration Minor: Business Administration

Lindenwood University

Master's degree, Human Resources Management and Services