Krystal Cooper

About Krystal Cooper

sHRBP | PHR | SHRM Member | ENFJ | Enneagram 3w2If you’re looking to scale your business while building a high-performing, engaged team, I specialize in creating People Operations functions that support both business growth and the success of every employee—from admin to executive. As an experienced leader and business partner to Senior Executives, I’ve supported growth and transformation in startups (Seed to Series D) and mid-sized businesses across industries like Financial & Operational Consulting, SaaS, FinTech, Retail, and more.I offer expertise in building entrepreneurial cultures based on trust, accountability, and employee development. My proven track record in talent acquisition and organizational development ensures that businesses scale while maintaining strong engagement, diversity, and alignment with their core values. As a fractional Chief People Officer, I help streamline systems for recruitment, payroll, and performance management, while fostering inclusive, people-first cultures.My personal mission is rooted in honesty, integrity, and equity, and I am dedicated to creating work environments that empower individuals and drive business success. If you’re looking to build a people-first culture that fuels growth and long-term success, let’s connect!Specialties: Business Operations Process Implementation and ImprovementHigh Performer RetentionSystems Implementation (Payroll, HRIS, Recruiting)Organizational Design and Change ManagementMerger & Acquisition Planning and IntegrationTalent SourcingEmployee Development & Performance ManagementCareer Counseling/ Coaching/ MentorshipWorkforce & Succession PlanningCompensation & Benefits Design (Total Rewards)Vendor Selection & ManagementBudget Development & ManagementEmployee populations supported: exempt and non-exempt, corporate office, warehouse operations and remote offices across the U.S.I\'d love to show you how my background can be a value add to your organization: k•••••@gmail.comhttps://app.advisorycloud.com/profile/krystal_cooper

Experience

1. Fractional Head of People

   Digible, Inc

   Aug 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

Education

• New York Institute of Technology

  SHRM PHR Certification Course, PHR

  2005 — 2005

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Women in Leadership Program

• West Virginia Wesleyan College

  BA, Graphic Design/ Business Management

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Talent Development
• Retail Recruiting
• Management
• Succession Planning
• Onboarding
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Policy
• Program Implementation
• Employee Benefits
• Temporary Placement
• Employment Law
• Process Simulation
• Retail
• Personnel Management
• Training
• Sourcing
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Budgets
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Employee Engagement
• Human Resources
• College Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Employee Handbooks
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Coaching
• Social Networking
• Temporary Staffing
• Retail Industry
• Policy/Procedure Development
• Payroll
• Interviews
• Adp Payroll