Theresa “TK” Konieczny

Strategic HR Business Partner | Cultural Capital Creator | Organizational Change Agent

Greater Chicago Area

About

Focused, strategic and driven human resources leader with proven track record of talent growth and management, building effective teams with strong financial returns. Leadership roles for several multi-billion dollar business units, North America, Export and Global organizations. Specialties: Audit: Experience within multiple industries: consumer packaging goods, non-profit, government, banking and railroad. Finance: Specialized within manufacturing, sales and food service businesses. Compensation: mastered strategy, design, communication and execution of compensation programs. Built salary ranges, merit matrices, incentive programs, market study reviews for global organization. Focused on Operations, Sales and Business Unit population and programs.

Experience

  • Sr. Director, Human Resources at US Foods
    Dec 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    US Foods is one of America’s most innovative food companies and leading distributor with over $25 billion in annual revenue, 25,000 employees in over 70 locations. Partnering with 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. Strategic human resources leader, partnering with multiple functions to accelerate key business results. Partnered with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Revenue Management, Strategy, Finance, Human Resources, IT and Legal Executive Leadership and their functional teams.

  • The Kraft Heinz Company (24 yrs)
    • Director, Human Resources, Foodservice, Ingredients and Export
      Jul 2015 - Nov 2015 · 5 mos

      The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go. Strategic human resource leadership, change management, organization development and operational initiatives for various business models, including multi-billion dollar U.S. Foodservice Business Unit (B2B), servicing distributors and operators; Kraft Food Ingredients Company (B2B), multi-million business servicing 35 countries; and multi-million revenue Export business, servicing over 90 countries. $4 Billion Revenue with 500 employees. Led a team of 2.

    • Director, Human Resources, Foodservice, Ingredients and Growth Channels
      Aug 2013 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is one of North America’s largest consumer packaged food and beverage companies, with annual revenues of more than $18 billion. Strategic consulting, cultural leadership and change management for a multi-billion dollar business unit, servicing distributors and operators. Specific responsibilities for U.S. and Canada. Strategic business partner supporting a wide array of growth channels customer base, including Club, Value, Drug and C-store. Drove talent management, succession planning and leadership development across the multiple businesses. $3.2 Billion Revenue with 700 employees. Led a team of 2.

    • Director, Human Resources, Foodservice and Ingredients
      Jan 2013 - Jul 2013 · 7 mos

      Human Resources business partner for a multi-billion dollar business unit, leading HR strategies on organization and leadership development, creating cultural capital, succession planning and employee engagement. $2 Billion Revenue with 500 employee. Led a team of 2.

  • Manager at Deloitte & Touche
    1988 - 1991 · 3 yrs

    Deloitte is a leading presence in the retail and distribution industry, providing audit, consulting, risk management, financial advisory and tax services to more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500 retailers. Supported multiple industries - Financial Institutions, Consumer Product Goods, Non-for-profit organizations, Railroad and Transportation. Performed audit, consulting and tax support. Trained, managed and evaluated up to 6 professionals.