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, planning, and integration efforts related to the company's recent acquisition by Pfizer.• 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 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, planning, and integration efforts related to the company's recent acquisition by Pfizer.• 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 executive goal and required a superior mix of strategic planning, execution, and influencing abilities• Lead investigation/resolution relations efforts related to complex employee relations, performance management, and compliance issues—treating all issues with strict confidentiality, recommending appropriate corrective actions (when required), and helping minimize potential company risk/liability• 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, culture-building, and annual goal-setting• Played a pivotal role in talent conversations during the Pfizer acquisitions for the Research and Development group, crafting talent cards and providing organizational design recommendations to leadership—helping ensure a seamless integration of acquired talent and strong post-M&A retention• Drove M&A-related change management and communication efforts, fielding inquiries from employees about the Pfizer acquisition and addressing concerns with professionalism and empathy Show less

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 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 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 gathered to inform the company’s policy regarding worker vaccination• Supported implementation of a new performance management process for the HR team, including annual and mid-year review processes—along with establishment of annual team goals and metrics • Provided HR expertise to Retail Managers and other leaders, advising them on issues/solutions related to performance management, conflict resolution, team-building, documentation, and compliance• Managed key vendor relationships, including negotiating the renewal of Workers Comp and General Liability insurance with a broker—and reviewing other benefits coverage for potential cost improvement• Designed and "owned" an operational process to handle HR-related legal matters, including a tooling solution for all General Liability and open personnel legal issues—and the delivery of quarterly reports to the Chief Legal Officer on 15+ open action items prior to board meetings Show less

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 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 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• Advised managers on complex employee relations issues, in addition to policies and compliance issues related to talent management, training and development, disciplinary measures, and benefits• Managed two different employee training systems – a corporate-based SAP platform (now Litmos) and an onsite SharePoint system to track Aerospace compliance training (BMS) requirements• Facilitated the new hire orientation process, conducting the needed onboarding, entrance interviewing, and employee development efforts to set new staff up for success in their first 90 days• Led internal communications efforts, working with managers to communicate company-wide changes such as merit increases, promotions, demotions, site/schedule changes, and similar functions• Managed the HRIS (ADP Workforce Now at the site level; SAP at the corporate level) to track all employee data and performance records, ensuring strict data integrity and confidentiality; additionally migrated the company's recruiting operations to a new ATS, replacing Jobvite with E-Talent Show less

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 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 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 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 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 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 travel. Show less

Pullman, Washington, United States