Kierstin Justinger

Experience

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  Vail Resorts

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Human Resources Specialist
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  Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Human Resources Generalist
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  Polaris Industries

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  POLARIS INDUSTRIES / Osceola, WI 2000–2008Human Resources Manager (2005–2008)Lead team of human resource and safety professionals to support 850 employees, three manufacturing facilities, and a $1.5 Million budget. Strategic leadership focused on recruitment, workforce management, employee relations, engagement, safety, and change management initiatives (employee benefits, performance management, lean manufacturing and quality, training and development, etc.). Partnered with employees to solve problems and remain union-free within a 24-hour, 7 days a week facility.. ● Created caring and productive work culture - employer of choice; retention rate went from 75% to 90% over 5 years; top tier safety metrics with pro-active safety program; partnered with Northwood College and MCTC to provide ongoing education and career advancement opportunities. ● Conducted leadership development programs and annual HR Review for high-performing talent and succession planning; increased number of internal promotions by approximately 20%. ● Recruited for Engineering Development Program - 2 year job rotation program for manufacturing engineer graduates top of their class and driven to be future leaders at Polaris Industries. عرض أقل

  • Human Resources Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Human Resources Generalist

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2005
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  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2023

  Director, Workforce Strategy and Development (2016–2023)

  Human Resources Business Partner (2008–2016)Here are some key responsibilities as Director of Workforce Strategy and Development:●Lead five key leadership development programs: ▪ Implemented Leadership Academy Program - high-performing leaders selected for year long program. ▪ Launched Mentorship Program for Leadership Academy Program alumni with executive leaders. ▪ Created bi-annual Leadership Development Institutes to improve leadership skills and provide organization direction and inspiration to over 200 leaders in attendance. ▪ Introduced online Bench Strength program with leadership development partner, MDA. ▪ Built key partnership with Kaleidoscope Group for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. ● Lead annual employee engagement survey program (Aon/Kincentric) - significantly improved engagement by implementing a “focus team” process where engagement was low. ▪Year over year "focus teams" overall engagement improved by double-digits (15% to 43%).● Attracted and retained top talent - improved recruitment process, resources and tools and formed new on-line employee orientation and onboarding program.● Championed performance management process (ADP); successfully converted numerous performance management processes and systems into “one-stop-shop” via ADP.● Managed employee relations and internal investigations with integrity and empathy to increase employee trust and engagement while aligning with organization values, policies, and employment law. ● Lead Coronavirus workforce strategy plan and training - drove strategy and “live” work plan with frequent and ongoing communications to address outpour of questions and concerns timely and respectfully. Pandemic was managed in thoughtful, organized, and transparent manner which retained employees to serve customers with high quality care. عرض أقل

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  HealthPartners

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Director of Human Resources