I'm a Global Human Resources Director with a rich tenure of fostering HR initiatives that have catalyzed improvements in productivity, performance, and compliance across diverse industries. My comprehensive expertise spans employee relations, compensation, recruitment, retention, staff development, succession planning, regulatory compliance, HR policies, and benefits administration. As a dynamic HR business leader, my approach is strategic and tactical, underpinned by a collaborative spirit that has consistently surpassed organizational expectations.I am recognized for enhancing diversity and inclusion, achieving notable improvements in DEI statistics, and substantially impacting the workforce's mental health and well-being. My international experience extends to forging strong business relationships and developing HR infrastructure to align with corporate philosophies across borders.An impactful communicator and strategic thinker, I am committed to transforming HR practices to support massive corporate growth, operational efficiency, and cultural integration. My vision is to lead HR departments that not only align with but also actively advance the core objectives and values of an organization.Selected Accomplishments➤ Increased diversity and inclusion practices and improved DEI statistics to broaden OFCCP guidelines by over 12%.➤ Lowered unemployment rate from 12% to 2% and increased employee mental health benefits usage from 5.5% to 14%.➤ Worked with business owners from India, Japan, Norway, Germany, Sweden, Navajo Nation, Guatemala, and Mexico.➤ Successfully reduced Workers' Compensation Mod Rate from 1.01 to 0.72 in 3 years.➤ Directed HR disciplines for a retailer, manufacturer, and distributor with 500+ employees, 43+ locations in 16+ states.➤ Implemented organizational design and infrastructure to support massive growth in sales and customer service.➤ Reduced health care costs from $3M to $1.3 M by plan restructuring, education, health awareness, and offering HSA.➤ Pioneered Workers' Comp education, accommodation, and accountability resulting in a 36% decrease in premiums.✉ Kjszarkowski@gmail.com
