Areas of Expertise
Executive Partnership & Influence
Partners with executive leaders to align people strategies with business priorities, supporting growth, organizational effectiveness, and long-term success.
Talent & Organizational Effectiveness
Advises organizations on talent strategies, leadership development, and organizational design to strengthen performance and achieve business objectives.
Change Leadership
Guides organizations through periods of growth and transformation by fostering alignment, supporting leaders, and helping teams successfully adapt to change.
Data, Systems & Process Improvement
Leads HR technology implementations and process improvement initiatives that enhance workforce insights, improve employee experience, and support informed decision-making.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Dependable Home Health Care
- Sr. HR Director
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Knutson Construction
- Human Resource Leader
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Walser Automotive
- Director of Human Resources
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Freightquote
- Manager of Human Resources & Administrative Services
ALMA MATER
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Southwest Minnesota State University
- Business Administration
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University of Phoenix
- MBA, Master of Business Administration & Management
Something You Should Know
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me cheering on my kids at their sporting events, but when I get the chance, I’m all about chasing adrenaline and will happily hop on just about any rollercoaster!
Kristin is an accomplished Human Resources leader with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations navigate growth, transformation, and change. As a Director in the Human Resources Practice at Growth Operators, she partners with executive teams to align people strategies with business objectives, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and drive meaningful business outcomes.
Her experience spans talent strategy, employee relations, workforce development, HR operations, and organizational design. Kristin is known for helping organizations align business priorities with workforce needs while designing scalable programs that support growth and evolving organizational demands.
Kristin has successfully led initiatives that elevate culture, strengthen leadership capability, and improve workforce effectiveness. She brings a practical, business-focused approach to solving complex organizational challenges, combining strategic insight with disciplined execution. With a strong foundation in building high-performing teams and guiding organizations through change, Kristin helps clients create environments where both people and business results can thrive.
STRENGTHS
- Collaborates with and develops high-performing teams
- Communication (written & verbal)
- Efficient and Organized
- Hands-On
- Leverages talent to solve complex business challenges
- Team Leadership & Development
Growth Operators provides the opportunity to work alongside exceptional professionals while supporting clients through growth, change, and opportunity. I value the ability to leverage my experience, continue learning, and contribute to meaningful outcomes that help organizations succeed.
