Maris Krieger, Mba, Sphr, Grp Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, NY, US

• Supporting enterprise-wide learning and development programs. Driving generative AI related initiatives.
• As core team member, supported design and launch of enterprise-wide Generative AI training (100+ sessions), upskilled 8,000 employees and increased monthly usage of internal GenAI tool by 175%.
• Led HR Chatbot pilot project, testing the concept and improving response quality by 54%.

New York, NY, US

• Led development and implementation of enterprise-wide technology talent programs and partnered with stakeholders to build a multi-year roadmap. Contributed to internal mobility and generative AI related initiatives..
• Developed, launched and managed enterprise-wide technology internship program, exceeding hiring goals by 30% and satisfaction metrics by 10%.
• Supported enterprise-wide launch of internal mobility platform, increasing internal applications per job requisition by 20% and and employee referrals by 30%.
• Led Generative AI in HR Taskforce, investigating potential generative AI use cases in HR, talent acquisition, and talent development and exploring new technology solutions to increase employee productivity.

Seattle, Washington, US

• Drove HR strategy, designed and launched data-driven people processes, including talent management, talent acquisition and talent development programs. Led development and implementation of employee experience.
• Spearheaded adaptation and implementation of virtual working practices, including virtual onboarding and virtual All Staff meeting, enhancing employee productivity and increasing employee satisfaction score by 7%.
• Led planning and implementation of a new career development platform, fostering career growth, internal mobility, and learning culture.
• Launched multiple wellbeing programs, aligning with employee expectations and competitive practices.

Seattle, Washington, US

Bellevue, WA, US

• Developed and implemented consistent company-wide talent development and talent management processes for company to scale and grow globally. Led leadership development and employee engagement initiatives that fostered.
• Developed and launched leadership development and mentorship programs to improve manager effectiveness, achieving a 4.8 satisfaction score.
• Participated in development and launch of company-wide onboarding program that increased time to productivity and improved employee engagement (onboarded 200+ employees, undesired attrition 8%).
• Implemented global compensation guidelines, trained managers in compensation and job leveling processes, increasing transparency and improving external competitiveness and internal equity.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Facilitated organizational change that improved productivity and organizational effectiveness. Set HR strategy and drove employee experience initiatives related to employee value proposition, culture and employee.
• Facilitated development and implementation of organizational design and transformation projects, leading to organizational effectiveness.
• Improved employer branding by increasing company rating on Glassdoor by 50% within 12 months and supported fast growth that resulted in 50% increase in employee population within 12 months, exceeding employee referral.
• Improved employee satisfaction and achieved undesired attrition under 5% by launching consistent company-wide onboarding program with 30-day check-in and feedback loop.
• Developed, launched and facilitated leadership development program with 70% participation that increased leadership effectiveness and stronger manager community.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Developed strategic partnerships with management of designated business units. Served as internal HR consultant on all employment matters and resolved complex employee relations issues. Collaboratively worked towards.
• Based on market analysis proposed and executed company benefits policy changes. Maintained benefits plan renewal within budget by coordinating renewal process and presenting new plan design to executive team.
• Developed and launched communication and leadership development training program for managers and employees to improve leadership effectiveness and enhance employee development.
• Developed and launched dual career model with salary structure to engage and retain key employees.

Wrote on various HR Management topics. Consulted managers and job seekers, advising of best talent practices.⋄ Co-authored "Total Rewards" chapter of HR Management Handbook published by Estonian HR Association.⋄ Published articles on compensation and benchmarking in leading management journal in Estonia (Director).

Vantaa, Southern Finland, FI

• Led HR function for multinational bakery operations of 800 employees. Developed and executed strategic talent plans to to achieve business objectives. Monitored and analyzed workforce trends to present recommendations.
• Consolidated Baltic HR function and streamlined talent processes, decreasing cost and reducing liability risks.
• Contributed to organizational design and efficiency through initiating and leading functional audit and process improvement projects (reduced headcount by 8.4% and salary fund by 6.9%).
• Participated in strategic turnaround team for retail operations unit to improve workforce planning, efficiency and business outcomes.
• Developed and facilitated team building training and delivered 360 feedback sessions that resulted in better organizational collaboration and improved leadership effectiveness.

Tallinn, Estonia, EE

• Led HR function and developed talent programs from ground up focusing on recruitment, organizational design, compensation and internal communication. Developed HR consulting partnerships with executive leadership to.
• Built HR function from ground up, implemented company-wide HR strategy and processes, and provided strategic HR consulting that reduced costs and improved efficiency.
• Designed and implemented base pay and pay-for-performance systems that guaranteed fair treatment of employees and supported achieving company’s performance goals.
• Improved recruitment, selection, and onboarding process for new hires in a fast-paced environment that facilitated company’s growth by 55% annually and enhanced company’s employer brand.

SE-172 63, SE

• Developed and implemented data-driven innovative people programs for Technology and Product division. Piloted new talent management and development practices and internal customer service models. Provided strategic HR.
• Supported merger of Technology Divisions during M&A of two major banks in Estonia and Lithuania and established new standardized HR procedures with significant impact on productivity and collaboration.
• Designed and implemented performance-based employee evaluation and compensation programs that increased productivity and improved communication.
• Developed and launched manager training program and facilitated team building sessions that improved collaboration, communication and effectiveness.
• Initiated, facilitated development and implementation of new strategic management and governance tools that improved efficiency and alignment across the Technology and Product division.

Mba, Business Administration

Msc, Psychology

Ma, Education And Teaching