Larke Stuart

About Larke Stuart

I want to do a job that I love”: It’s what every kid says and most adults wish were the case. I am a firm believer that everyone in any industry can find meaning and purpose in what they do, as long as they have the avenues to do so. It is my vision, as a human resources professional, to be a culture ambassador, a driver of growth through training and development initiatives and to help employers with engagement efforts to help create mutually beneficial and lasting employee/employer relationships.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Birge & Held

   Apr 2020 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   I lead the HR Division of a rapidly scaling Multi-Family Real Estate Investment Firm; currently consisting of approximately 650 employees across 14 states and over 120 separate locations. My primary objective is to drive results through proactive strategies that enhance company culture, engagement and development. I lead a team of 7 HR professionals in various HR functions including: In-House Recruiting, Employee Relations, Payroll and Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Learning and Development, and Analytics.

Education

• University of Montana

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

  2009 — 2014

• University of Indianapolis

  Master's degree, Human Resources Development

  2017 — 2019

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  Certificate, Human Resources Management

  2016 — 2017