Kye Kunz

About Kye Kunz

Senior Human Resources Leader with 11+ years of experience aligning people operations with organizational growth. I specialize in building high-impact teams, designing performance systems, leading organizational change, and driving measurable results through data-informed decisions and empathetic leadership.With a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and certifications from Cornell University, Villanova University, SCP from SHRM, SPHR from HRCI, PMP from PMI, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a background as a U.S. Army HR Officer, I bring a rare blend of discipline, strategic foresight, and emotional intelligence to every role I take on. Whether it’s coaching frontline leaders, implementing enterprise-wide SOPs, or aligning HR strategy to KPIs, I’m passionate about unlocking the full potential of people and teams.Specialties: Organizational Design | Change Management | Talent Strategy | Succession Planning | Employee Relations | Compensation & Benefits | HRIS | Performance Management | M&A Integration | Vendor Management | HR Analytics | Business Strategy | Strategic Talent Analytics | Design Thinking | Total Rewards Compensation | Global Labor Relations | Staffing Decisions Facilitation | Driving Engagement | Employee Training and Development | Countering Bias | Fostering a Coaching Culture | Consulting Skills | Bilingual English & SpanishCurrently serving as the HR Leader Snowbird, I’ve led initiatives that boosted employee engagement, improved operational efficiency, and helped build a culture rooted in trust, accountability, and recognition. I partner closely with leadership teams to solve complex people challenges, from turnover to talent strategy, always with a focus on delivering outcomes that matter to the business.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a collaborative HR partner who turns strategy into impact.

Experience

1. HR Business Partner

   Snowbird

   Dec 2025 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   Snowbird is one of the premier year-round mountain resorts in the world, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to support an organization where adventure, hospitality, and excellence all converge.In this role, I’ll be partnering strategically with leaders across our diverse hospitality ecosystem. Including lodging operations (The Cliff Lodge & Spa), food & beverage and alpine dining, mountain operations, village services, guest experience, and our seasonal workforce, to elevate both our business outcomes and our employee experience.As an HR Business Partner, my focus will center on:• Leadership development across all levels of the resort• Talent management that strengthens staffing, internal mobility, succession, and retention• Workforce planning & analytics to support Snowbird’s operational strategy• Training & development programs that build capability and confidence• Culture and employee experience initiatives that help every team member feel connected, valued, and proud to be part of the mountain• Collaboration with operations leaders to align people strategy with guest experience, safety, and service excellenceSnowbird is a place where people come to grow, professionally and personally, and I’m excited to contribute to a culture that lifts employees as they lift the guest experience.If you’re interested in hospitality leadership, mountain operations, or being part of a world-class resort team, feel free to connect. There’s a lot of good happening on this mountain, and I’m honored to be part of it.Here’s to new seasons, new growth, and new heights.

Education

• Liberty University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services

• Cornell University

  Professional Certifications in Human Resources

  2025 — 2025

• Westminster University

  Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2015

• Villanova University

  Professional Certifications in Advanced Human Resources

  2025 — 2025