KRISTA REZAEI
Phoenix
Summary
Strategic and innovative Human Resources Director who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, growth and employee engagement. Genuine influencer who thrives on positive outcomes with any challenge. Champion of all initiatives that promote a healthy workforce. Quick learner of AI tools.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Human Resources
Keelson Management, LLC
Scottsdale
02.2025 - Current
- Led talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates for various roles.
- Developed comprehensive HR policies aligned with company objectives and culture.
- Facilitated employee training programs to enhance skill development and engagement.
- Managed employee relations issues, ensuring resolution and compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw performance management process, guiding managers on evaluations and feedback.
- Collaborated with leadership to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
- Directed benefits administration, ensuring competitive packages for all employees.
- Monitored budgets related to HR operations including staffing costs, compensation packages.
- Led initiatives to foster positive employee relations, workforce engagement and inclusive work culture.
Director of Human Resources
Skinbetter Science, A L’Oréal Company
02.2020 - Current
- Director of Human Resources for the fastest growing global skincare brand
- Facilitated acquisition process by L’Oréal in October 2022.
- Facilitated HR integration post-acquisition, streamlining personnel files, benefit plans, and payroll systems.
- Partnered with VP, Sales and Area Directors to drive sales expansion across the US.
- Headcount grew from 75 to 125 in 22 months.
- Processed multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Led benefit renewal process, ensuring optimal plan selection for employee needs.
Director of Human Resources
PCA SKIN and ELTAMD, a Colgate-Palmolive Company
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Director of Human Resources for two major skincare brands across multi-states with main offices AZ, TX and NYC
- Directed 4 HR professionals in talent acquisition, benefits, payroll processing, compliance, administration, office management, and event planning.
- Partnered with VP, Sales & Regional Sales Leaders to develop strategies for retaining top talent.
- Supported Key Account growth by sourcing/vetting top talent across 3 regional teams.
- Managed employee relations proactively, achieving positive resolutions.
- Report monthly KPIs for turnover, retention and new hires time to fill reporting.
- Facilitated post-acquisition HR integration of systems and personnel files.
- Provided due diligence with executives on all data room reporting.
- Acquired by Colgate-Palmolive Company in 2017.
- Tiers programs, FST Training and Incentives.
Director of Human Resources
SHEKNOWS MEDIA
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Director of Human Resources with hands-on HR Generalist management for a women’s digital media company with 215 employees across multi-states with offices in AZ, NY, CA, IL
- Direct 4 HR professionals in specialized focus areas in staffing, recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll compliance and administration, safety, office management and event planning.
- Executed post-acquisition HR integration of systems, personnel files, benefit plans, and payroll, enhancing organizational alignment.
- Conducted M&A due diligence with directors and executives, ensuring seamless transitions for three acquisitions.
- Developed and implemented an applicant tracking platform, streamlining recruitment processes and integrating with corporate website.
- Proactively manage all employee relations with positive outcomes.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management, emphasis on Human Resources Management
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZBAKER COLLEGE -
School of Fashion Merchandising
Flint, MISkills
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- HR Best Practices
- HR policy development
- Benefits administration
- Payroll (ADP, Paycom, Paychex)
- M&A Experience
- Multi-State Compliance
- Employment Law
- Strategic planning
- Succession planning
- HRIS – SAP (Success Factors)
- AI for Growth
Affiliations
- Member Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Member CompAnalyst for Job Analysis and Salary.com
Certification
- Professional Human Resources, 2001
- Professional Human Resources, 2010
Hr Qualifications
- AI for Growth
- M&A Experience
- Employment Law
- Multi-State Compliance
- HR Best Practices
- Compensation & Benefits
- Payroll (ADP, Paycom, Paychex)
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- HRIS – SAP (Success Factors)
Timeline
Head of Human Resources
Keelson Management, LLC
02.2025 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Skinbetter Science, A L’Oréal Company
02.2020 - Current
Director of Human Resources
PCA SKIN and ELTAMD, a Colgate-Palmolive Company
03.2017 - 02.2020
Director of Human Resources
SHEKNOWS MEDIA
09.2014 - 03.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management, emphasis on Human Resources Management
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
BAKER COLLEGE -
School of Fashion Merchandising