Stephen Young

About Stephen Young

I’m an HR and People Strategy Leader who brings data to life, connecting analytics, communication, and culture to shape how organizations grow. For the past 15 years, I’ve led enterprise people analytics, leadership development, and employee experience strategies across Fortune 500, government, and nonprofit environments.I’m energized by building systems that don’t just measure performance; they strengthen it. Whether developing AI-enabled leadership assessments or scaling global feedback ecosystems, my focus is always the same: turn insights into action, and action into alignment.Colleagues describe me as calm under pressure, genuinely curious, and deeply committed to helping leaders reconnect with what matters: clarity, trust, and results. I partner naturally across C-suite, HR, and operational teams, translating data into stories that inspire decision-making and continuous improvement.I believe that culture and performance are inseparable. When strategy and storytelling come together, organizations move faster, lead better, and engage more fully.Outside of work, I’m an active board member supporting sustainability and community development initiatives, and a firm believer that strong teams inside and outside of work, start with purpose and connection. I’m also deeply dedicated to my family. I’d love to connect.Expertise Includes:Business Strategy | Employee Relations | Talent & Performance Management | Culture Evolution | HR Partnership | Leadership Coaching & Development | People Analytics | Change Management | Employee Experience & Engagement | Stakeholder Engagement | HR Policy & Compliance | Project Management | Metric Development | Team Leadership

Experience

1. Global Head, Employee Experience, Assessments, L & d Analytics

   Caterpillar Inc.

   Jul 2021 — Present

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• University of Connecticut

  B.A., Psychology, Political Science

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Skills

• Statistics
• Employee Engagement
• Job Analysis
• Leadership Development
• Survey Design
• Multivariate Statistics
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Organizational Development
• Public Speaking
• Employee Surveys
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Program Evaluation
• Research
• Spss
• Training
• Qualitative Research
• 360 Feedback
• Nonprofits
• Facilitation
• Psychology
• Quantitative Research
• Data Analysis
• Talent Management
• Task Analysis
• Consulting
• Research Design
• Leadership
• Workshop Facilitation
• Psychometrics
• Instructional Design
• Career Development
• Survey Research
• Teaching
• Personnel Selection
• Coaching
• Exit Surveys
• Organizational Behavior