McKensie Grafe

About McKensie Grafe

Global Head of HR with a proven track record of building people strategies that drive business performance and growth. I specialize in designing scalable programs across M&A, org design, leadership development, onboarding, and benefits, always with a focus on financial impact and operational outcomes. I partner closely with Finance and Executive Leadership to ensure HR initiatives are data-driven, cost-optimized, and aligned with business priorities. Passionate about leadership development and cultural integration, I help organizations grow with strong talent retention and high engagement across global markets.Key Expertise: Global HR Strategy & Compliance Executive Coaching & Leadership Development M&A Due Diligence & Post-Acquisition Integration Workforce Planning & Organizational Design Private Equity-Backed Growth Environments

Experience

1. Head of Global HR

   Xenon arc

   Jan 2022 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Designed and executed a global people strategy across 6 countries, enabling scalable growth in a high-performance, PE-backed environment.Reduced global turnover by 42% through targeted retention and engagement initiatives. Led full-cycle M&A HR strategy, including due diligence, cultural alignment, and seamless post-acquisition integration, achieving 0% attrition post-acquisition.Developed and implemented leadership development, succession planning, and performance frameworks, improving organizational clarity and capability.Oversaw multi-million-dollar global HR OpEx, balancing operational efficiency with competitive total rewards.Built and led cross-functional HR transformation initiatives, including org design, change management, and policy standardization across LATAM and Europe.Served as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and executive team, driving alignment between people strategy and business performance.

Education

• Eastern Washington University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2014

Skills

• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Recruiting
• Powerpoint Development
• Time Management
• Mass Hiring
• Event Planning
• Communication
• Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• Affirmative Action Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Retail
• Fundraising
• Hiring Practices
• Research
• Social Media
• Training
• Project Management
• Eeo Reporting