Rhonda Kirk

Served as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams across industries on designing and executing people strategies aligned with their business goals. Delivered consultative guidance during periods of hyper-growth, transformation, and M&A, resulting in stronger leadership pipelines, increased agility, and improved talent outcomes.

Managed human resources operations and strategies for 13 locations across the US, partnering with executives, operations, and functional leaders to ensure HR support for all corporate and site-level employees. Directed the HR group delivering effective HR guidance and support for employee relations, performance management, talent management, training and development, benefits, payroll, compensatio

Responsible for strategic corporate and site-level human resources leadership for the $394M early childhood education business in the Southwest US division, supporting 376 locations in 18 states and 7,513 employees. Defined and executed a 2-year strategic plan and people strategy to achieve business outcomes, implementing HR programs that drive organizational effectiveness, employee experience, an

Directed employee relations and labor strategies for 233+ early childhood education centers across 7 states comprised of 4,962 site-level management and staff employees. Managed employee relations cases, high-risk disciplinary actions, legal issues, policy interpretation, and investigations for assigned business segments to ensure consistent compliance and risk management.

Led HR operations for 175 early childhood education sites across the South region, supporting 2,800+ employees and 175 staff; served as a strategic partner and advisor for all HR matters. Directed the HR team in delivering support in employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, compliance, and change initiatives.

Managed regional recruitment efforts for the company. Focused on attracting and hiring qualified candidates to meet staffing needs across various locations.

Managed human resources functions at a regional level, overseeing employee relations, compliance, and HR policies. Additionally, served as a regional recruiter, responsible for talent acquisition.

Responsible for recruiting efforts within a specific region. Identified, screened, and onboarded candidates to fill open positions.

Developed and implemented people strategies to align with business objectives. Focused on optimizing human capital to drive organizational success.

Completed a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution. This program focused on advanced techniques and theories for conflict resolution and mediation.

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts with a dual focus on Communications and Business. This curriculum provided a comprehensive understanding of corporate communication strategies and fundamental business principles.