Kristy Hesse

About Kristy Hesse

As a Chief Human Resources Officer with over 25 years of experience, I bring a results-driven approach to developing high-impact people centric solutions to the business. My expertise spans talent acquisition and retention, comp/benefits, engagement, culture transformation, and leadership development, with a strong focus on aligning HR/OD initiatives with broader business goals.Throughout my career, I have:Built high-performing teams and optimized workforce productivity, resulting in significant increases in employee engagement and retention.Led culture transformation initiatives that have redefined organizational values.Designed and implemented comprehensive total rewards programs that enhance employee satisfaction, align with market standards, and drive talent retention.Implemented digital HR and L&D solutions to streamline operations, enhance employee experiences, and leverage data for informed decision-making.Partnered with C-suite leaders to achieve desired results through people-centric strategies.I am passionate about unlocking potential within organizations and individuals, shaping exceptional employee experiences, and guiding companies through growth to achieve sustainable success.

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer

   Community First Credit Union | Wisconsin

   Mar 2019 — Present · Neenah, WI, US

   I have the privilege of leading the HR, Learning & Development and Knowledge Management teams at the credit union. I am passionate about positively impacting the employee experience and believe wholeheartedly in this endeavor. Every day I am Finding a Way to deliver people solutions to business problems - talent, rewards, development, engagement and succession.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Master's degree, Human Resources and Labor Relations

  2009 — 2011

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Business Management, Human Resources

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Labor Relations
• Change Management
• Employee Engagement
• Case Management
• College Recruiting
• Personnel Management
• Creative Problem Solving
• Employment Law
• Workforce Planning
• Mediation
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Temporary Placement
• Coaching
• Continuous Improvement
• Employee Benefits
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Training
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Compensation
• Payroll
• Team Building
• Management
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Onboarding
• Talent Management
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Policy
• Leadership
• Organizational Development