Kristina Ledang

Empowering People & Teams | Passionate HR Leader Driving Positive Culture & Growth

Austin, Texas, United States

About

"Don't put the key to happiness in someone else's pocket. To be happy you must be your own sunshine." I am an ambitious, high-energy, and results-driven HR professional. As a strategic and people-focused HR Business Partner, human capital is the cornerstone of every organization's success. My approach combines championing employee well-being with driving business outcomes, creating environments where both individuals and organizations can thrive. I’ve led transformative initiatives throughout my career—from implementing companywide performance management systems to pioneering recruitment strategies that save costs and boost retention. I take pride in fostering positive work cultures, building trust across diverse teams, and aligning HR practices with strategic goals. Whether guiding leadership through organizational change, streamlining processes for efficiency, or mentoring employees to unlock their potential, my focus remains clear: empowering people to succeed and ensuring that business strategies are fueled by exceptional talent.

Experience

  • Humani HR (Remote)
    • Senior HR Business Partner
      Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • HR Business Partner
      May 2025 - Mar 2026 · 11 mos

  • HR Business Partner at Sonar
    Aug 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Human Resources Consultant at Beyond Just You
    Oct 2020 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

    HR consultant supporting small and growth-stage organizations across talent acquisition, organizational design, performance management, and workforce planning. Built structured hiring systems, coached leaders on team development, and created scalable people processes to drive business growth.

  • Human Resources Manager at ITW
    Sep 2018 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Key member of the Houston local management team, partnered with the Plant Manager and Finance Manager to deliver Annual Plan. Responsible for all of Houston HR operations. I co-led the organizational restructure in multiple phases and spearheaded the workforce plan. I streamlined the talent acquisition process and reduced turnover by 20%. Implemented protocols for the Covid-19 crisis management plan.

  • Kiewit (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Assistant HRBP Rotation
      Apr 2018 - Aug 2018 · 5 mos

      Lead HR start up initiatives for $600MM GCGV project with 800 employees.

    • Talent Acquisition Advisor
      Aug 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Managed 6 diversified business units; established rapport with local teams and implemented shared services recruiting. Achieved the highest number of recruits nationwide.

    • HR Coordinator
      May 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Managed intern onboarding program Coordinated employee relocation packages and initiated employee transfers Administered training initiatives for Leadership Succession Program