Kristin Williams
Director of Human Resources & Culture @GableGotwals
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Human Resources & Culture @GableGotwals
OK, US
Serve as senior HR leader for a multi-office law firm in Oklahoma and Texas, advising executive leadership and overseeing full-spectrum HR strategy and operations within a lean, two-person department. Lead organizational development, compensation architecture, workforce planning, talent acquisition, engagement, employee relations, and culture strategy, optimizing structure, performance management, and internal communications to ensure people initiatives are fully aligned with firm objectives in a professional services environment.• Modernized HR infrastructure using LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Quantum Workplace, Predictive Index, and AI-enabled tools, reducing agency spend by ~50% while improving talent selection, recruiting efficiency, and performance transparency• Spearhead enterprise-wide performance and engagement programs, achieving 82% participation in the firm’s first Employee Engagement survey and implementing structured 30/60/90-day onboarding to boost early retention and productivity•Established formal turnover tracking and workforce analytics, maintaining 14.9% overall and 11.5% voluntary turnover in 2025•Lead organizational design, job architecture, and career pathing initiatives for Legal Assistants; partner on Associate Attorney compensation and workforce planning to drive role clarity and accountability•Apply predictive analytics and behavioral insights to optimize hiring, team alignment, leadership development, and performance outcomes across HR functions•Direct strategic talent acquisition and succession planning, attorney and staff recruitment, and leadership onboarding to strengthen organizational bench strength•Advise executive leadership by presenting HR strategy, workforce insights, and culture initiatives, reinforcing alignment and accountability•Redesign policies and programs, including Lactation Policy, DEI reassessment, and wellness initiatives, based on employee feedback to ensure culture alignment and mitigate risk
EDUCATION
Charles Page High School
Diploma
The University of Tulsa
BSBA, Business Management/HR
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISTIN WILLIAMS
I\'m an experienced HR leader with over 15 years of driving people strategy, culture transformation, and operational excellence. My passion lies in building inclusive, high-performing workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.I bring a strong mix of strategic insight and hands-on execution, whether it\'s leading talent acquisition and development, navigating complex employee relations, or designing performance and engagement programs that align with business goals. I\'m also well-versed in employment law (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEOC, Title VII) and have led initiatives across compensation, benefits, and organizational change.As a relationship builder and change agent, I thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy collaborating across all levels of the organization. I’ve successfully led teams through growth, transformation, and cultural evolution, always with a focus on clarity, consistency, and impact.I’m also skilled in full-cycle recruitment and HRIS platforms including JDE, ADP, UltiPro, SuccessFactors, Workday, and Paycom.
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