Kylee Kracht, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Seattle Area

• Managed various HR aspects for this 3,500-employee biotech firm, leading workforce planning functions and providing assistance to internal leaders/managers—in addition to playing an instrumental role in preparation.
• Orchestrated a project to train 450 R&D management staff in leadership skills and the ability to facilitate "Difficult Conversations" with their teams and employees; this initiative… Show more Managed various HR.
• Orchestrated a project to train 450 R&D management staff in leadership skills and the ability to facilitate "Difficult Conversations" with their teams and employees; this initiative aligned with a critical 2023.
• Lead investigation/resolution relations efforts related to complex employee relations, performance management, and compliance issues—treating all issues with strict confidentiality, recommending appropriate corrective.
• Provide coaching, advice, and HRBP support to leaders around the development of high-performing teams and other HR-related matters essential to improving employee engagement and productivity
• Coach/train managers on company-wide talent management processes, including providing input into compensation planning, annual reviews, talent calibrations, continuous improvement, employee recognition.

Greater Seattle Area

• Took on management-level role with this major retail chain, employing a 10,000-member workforce across 500+ store locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Led a team of three HR Business Partners in support of the company's North American Retail Team, comprised of ~10,000 exempt and non-exempt employees throughout 500+ sites in the U.S. and Canada
• Selected as 1 of 40 trainers to teach cultural content at a high-profile event involving 300+ corporate HQ employees, fostering… Show more Took on management-level role with this major retail chain, employing a.
• Selected as 1 of 40 trainers to teach cultural content at a high-profile event involving 300+ corporate HQ employees, fostering teamwork and unifying staff around the values of the organization
• Named “Rookie of the Year” in 2021 for having the largest impact on the corporate office within the first year of service—largely for success helping navigate unprecedented pandemic challenges
• Executed a retail team-wide survey strategy and communication plan to all employees to better understand employee sentiment regarding COVID-19 vaccinations—in the face of the 2020-2021 pandemic—utilizing the data.

Greater Seattle Area

• Recruited into dedicated HR role for this 450 employee aerospace industry firm specializing in the design and construction of custom aircraft interiors for private clients, governments, and heads-of-state.
• Administered employee benefits for the company, including leading a transition of 130 employees from a private company benefit plan to a corporate benefit plan within a 6-week time period
• Design and rolled out a new corporate talent review program, creating custom user tools… Show more Recruited into dedicated HR role for this 450 employee aerospace industry firm specializing in the design and.
• Design and rolled out a new corporate talent review program, creating custom user tools and leading trainings to support managers in the performance review process and maximize employee experience
• Assisted in recruiting and hiring 50 people for a two-day aerospace test, providing critical support to the Engineering Program Manager
• Served for a year as the sole HR professional within the organization, supporting 90 employees in WA/TX and partnering with the parent company to drive new workforce goals, initiatives, and programs

Greater Seattle Area

• Gained invaluable strengths in the recruiting and talent acquisition field—helping source, interview, and hire hundreds of candidates annually for a diverse range of corporate clients across different industries.
• Performed full lifecycle recruiting including candidate sourcing, initial screening, interviewing, and background checking, and final offer negotiation; tracked all activities using various ATS applications
• Achieved 90% of recruitment goals within the first 75% of the… Show more Gained invaluable strengths in the recruiting and talent acquisition field—helping source, interview, and hire hundreds of candidates annually.
• Achieved 90% of recruitment goals within the first 75% of the year alone, developing a reputation for quickly grasping a client's key hiring criteria and developing a suitable candidate pipeline
• Negotiated final offers, benefits, and PTO between candidates and HR—and ensured a positive candidate experience by engaging in timely follow-up and communication throughout the hiring process
• Tracked various recruiting and HR metrics, providing daily/weekly reports to internal leaders and external client stakeholders to evaluate progress and identify areas for potential improvement Show less

Greater Seattle Area

• Provided hands-on marketing support to this complex, multi-faceted organization tasked with the management of over 52 US based hotels, resorts, and properties in the hospitality field.
• Drove increased efficiency within the marketing department, streamlining the process for managing 4,000+ creative/marketing assets and centralizing all content in SharePoint for enterprise-wide access
• Designed marketing materials and creative content using InDesign and Photoshop, in addition to… Show more Provided hands-on marketing support to this complex, multi-faceted organization tasked with the management of.
• Designed marketing materials and creative content using InDesign and Photoshop, in addition to managing more complex marketing and communications projects in conjunction with outside vendors
• Managed the company website, updating the content to keep it fresh, accurate, and engaging Show less

Greater Seattle Area

• Worked in all departments of Visit Seattle while gaining a comprehensive knowledge of destination marketing for both leisure and corporate travel. Also gained a broad base knowledge of the Seattle hospitality industry.
• Helped develop social media content for the nationally distributed Seattle Visitors guide.
• Worked with the marketing team to select social media influences to participate in the “Two Days” campaign with a goal of promoting Seattle as a destination location for… Show more Worked in all departments of Visit.
• Worked with the marketing team to select social media influences to participate in the “Two Days” campaign with a goal of promoting Seattle as a destination location for travel. Show less

Pullman, Washington, United States