Katherine Szarkowski Boder, Ma, Phr, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

Lead HR reorganization from a privately owned business to a private equity group in the e-commerce industry.• Provide strategic leadership in all facets of Human Resources including cultural and change management• Partner with new leadership to align HR strategies with organizational restructuring for acquisition and 100% growth• Define and standardize HR core processes, including performance management, staffing, compensation, and benefits to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization• Develop policies and procedures along with development and training for the new Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, early voting rights, cannabis testing, workplace accommodations (lactation), earned sick and safe time (paid sick time), and non-compete bans• Spearhead talent acquisition and management strategies with best practices to attract and develop top-tier talent• Increase usage of employee mental health benefits (EAP) from 5% to 14% with education, outreach, and training• Overhaul onboarding process to attract and retain new hire employees for advancement and contributions• Champion ongoing professional development for new leaders to mentor direct reports for success• Employ data-driven methods and surveys to assess and improve employee morale, recognition, and productivity• Foster employee advocacy to prevent issues affecting company productivity and employee satisfaction solutions• Coordinate annual performance review cycle, improving the feedback mechanism and performance tracking

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Led an international team of Human Resource professionals in the US, UK, and Denmark for a global technology market.• Drove process and improvement to attain USA corporate philosophy and metrics into consistent global practices• Increased diversity and inclusion percentages by 12% by broader recruiting to exceed OFCCP mandates• Identified and developed cost savings policies and practices to gain financial control and visibility • Built strong relationships with management based in India, Spain, China, France, Germany, and Italy.• Identified and trained senior leaders for career pathing into executive positions for newly acquired businesses domestically and globally.• Contributed as an essential member of the leadership team to deliver advice and develop people strategies.• Sourced top talent, coached leaders, conducted annual talent reviews, and engaged in strategies for retaining talent.• Implemented best-in-class HR practices as well as change management strategies to continue merging cultures

Rio Rancho, New Mexico Area

Led comprehensive strategic HR model involving company-wide operational execution and enhancement. Consulted and collaborated with 10+ diverse business owners (2 to 500+ employee base), top executives, and managerial teams to drive growth by analyzing, designing, and implementing systematic innovative initiatives for profit maximization. Constantly listened to the needs of top management to align best practices with their core values. Utilized problem-solving and critical thinking skills to research and evaluate alternatives for conflict resolution providing flexible guidance and support to leadership. • Drove education on COVID-related mandates and practices for leaders and employees• Played a major role in transforming inclusive work settings of diversity to include; generational, cultural, economic, social, and behavioral, leading to obtaining and retaining excellent employees• Created internal Human Resource policies and procedures to encompass Native American Tribal requirements • Prevailed in multiple complex negotiation and mediation cases via expert preparation and defense• Mentored over five international executives and owners in understanding/applying American business laws and practices• Sustained rapid growth patterns for organizations spanning from minority-owned, government-run, nonprofit, for-profit, small startups to larger established entities, translating core business strategies into best practices• Provided support for sensitive and confidential issues; ADA, diversity and inclusion, affirmative action, employee relations, tribal balance, drug and alcohol problems, accommodation requests, Workers’ Comp claims, etc.• Utilized Insurance Broker education and background with carriers to provide benefit-cost competitiveness for insurance and Workers’ Compensation programs incorporating claims management, leaves, and Return to Work• Built identifiers and programs for succession planning and career pathing while increasing employee morale

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

Masters, Organizational Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies