Kendell Henle Email & Phone Number

California, United States

I'm active in various HR & TA professional organizations and am always open to new mentorship opportunities, speaking engagements, and making new connections. 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐬 & 𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬- StartupExperts- People Tech Partners- Society for Human Resources (SHRM)- Resources for Humans- Voray, Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Collective- Talent Thought Talk.

San Francisco, California, US

R-Zero is an IoT (Internet of Things = software and hardware) company that combines best-in-class UV-C technology and data to create an ecosystem unparalleled in efficacy and sustainability to fundamentally change the health of any building.

San Francisco, CA, US

• Zeplin is a B2B SaaS startup with over 200 employees in the USA, UK, EU, Turkey, and Australia as of January 2023
• 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Hired, managed, mentored, and scaled a high-performing global team
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Implemented benchmarking for pay equity and market alignment
• 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Reduced attrition from 25% to 15% over 18 months by enhancing engagement programs and improving training
• 𝗗𝗘𝗜𝗔: Organized and led the task force for DEIA along with inclusion strategies for hiring, increasing diversity by 18%
• 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Successfully achieved 100% of annual headcount goals YoY with a growth rate of 350%

San Francisco, CA, US

• Jumpshot was a global data technology company with over 250 employees. They were dissolved in March 2020
• 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴/𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Designed and implemented global-scale career pathing program to enhance organizational structure
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Redesigned the GTM comp structure, maximizing incentive effectiveness and alignment with organizational objectives leading to an increase in sales performance and a 25% growth in revenue.
• 𝗟&𝗗: Engineered and implemented an organizational development program including professional trainings, mentorship circles, workshops, and manager roundtables. Resulted in a 25% improvement in employee satisfaction
• 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Accomplished a 100% success rate in meeting headcount goals, simultaneously reducing time-to-hire by 45%
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Established SOPs to centralize processes and streamline programmatic changes; Optimized operational technologies

New York City, NY, US

• Fuigo was an early-stage SaaS startup creating a project management tool. They were dissolved in August 2019
• 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Pioneered the people operations practice and managed two direct reports
• 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗲𝗡𝗣𝗦: Implemented engagement events, coupled with monthly pulse surveys, resulting in a 30% YoY eNPS improvement
• 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Spearheaded annual review and promotion cycles, applying strategies resulting in a 23% improvement in overall performance and a 15% increase in internal promotions
• 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿: Established and managed an internship program achieving a 60% conversion rate to full-time employees
• 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Reduced attrition by 30% by partnering with leadership to devise retention plans with enhanced succession planning

New York, New York, US

• AC Lion is a consultancy where I partnered with early-stage technology startup clients on long-term onsite engagements
• Built customized people operations and talent acquisition programs, from scratch, for early-stage startups
• Evaluated existing processes, found opportunities to improve fragmented practices, and implemented scalable solutions
• Set priorities with Leadership and Board of Directors by aligning HR and hiring goals to directly support business goals
• Created actionable processes and programs to be iterated upon post engagement
• Mentored junior recruiting staff; key player in recruiter training and development

• Created and executed full-cycle recruitment plans for start-up clients, including kick-off, sourcing talent, interview management, and extending offers
• Developed recruiting operation plans by evaluating past hiring data and implementing best practices
• Established guides and trainings for clients to implement beyond our engagement period
• Notable clients included Traction Co., Rokid, Vreal, Shyp, Chariot, and Technicolor

Chicago, IL, US

• WunderLand is a recruiting agency focused on marketing, design, and technology recruitment for, mostly, digital product companies
• Created and implemented successful talent acquisition strategies by working directly with clients
• Achieved highest candidate placement rate (80%+ success) in the West Coast branch’s history
• Overhauled sourcing process by introducing pipeline recruitment and candidate re-engagement strategies
• Improved job intake process by developing streamlined meeting and documentation practices
• Left Wonderland to consult directly with clients

Menlo Park, CA, US

• The Creative Group is a subsidiary of Robert Half International, one of the largest staffing agencies worldwide
• Executed full-cycle recruitment by working directly with tech clients
• Recognized as the lead recruiter for regional office; Successfully filled over 100 open jobs within first year

Bankside, London, GB

• PHD is a global communications and media agency
• Created and project managed digital marketing strategy for GlaxoSmithKline, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Farmers Insurance

Bankside, London, GB

• Promoted within six months of employment

Millburn, NJ, US

• Paper Mill Playhouse is New Jersey’s leading non-profit professional arts organization
• Generated significant revenue by implementing comprehensive innovative marketing strategies for audience development

Postgraduate Degree, Human Resources Management

Executive Business Program

Bachelor Of Arts, Arts Administration (Non Profit Business Administration)

High School