Kitty Hearney, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Head of People | Vice President, People | CPO | Business Partner | CHIEF alum

Houston, Texas, United States

About

VALUE PROPOSITION ► I am highly effective in Human Resources and strategic planning, with extensive experience leading HR strategy and operations across multiple countries. ► My success is driven by my ability to lead HR strategies that strengthen the organization at a fundamental level. SUMMARY ► Engaging Human Resources Executive possessing a winning blend of business expertise, skill in supporting international employees, and practical experience in large organizations. ► Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning the effort of strong teams with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS ★ Directed Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, and Employee Relations for 300 employees in seven countries. ★ Established consistency throughout Human Resources by defining standard policies, procedures, and best practices governing worldwide operations. ★ Negotiated new health and welfare benefits while re-engineering the employer contribution strategy in the United States, garnering $500K in savings. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ Specialties: Human Resources, People Operations, Leadership Development, Contract Negotiation, M&A, Change Management, Launching New HR Frameworks, Supporting International Employees, Cost Containment, Employee Engagement, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Immigration/Mobility, Compensation, Incentive and Recognition Programs, HRIS, ADP, Paylocity, Paycor

Experience

  • Head of People at Pentaho
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Global Senior HR Business Partner at Hitachi Digital
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • HR Leader - Global Projects at Seadrill
    2023 - 2024 · 1 yr

  • Member at Chief
    2022 - 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Vice President, People at BeyondID
    2021 - 2023 · 2 yrs