Kris Falder
About Kris Falder
Kris Falder serves as the Human Resources Director at Builders FirstSource in Denver, Colorado, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in HR roles at the same company since 2014, he manages a team and provides comprehensive HR support to over 2,000 employees across more than 100 locations.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Kris Falder has served as the Human Resources Director at Builders FirstSource since 2021, contributing to the company for three years in this role. Prior to this position, Falder held the role of Human Resources Manager from 2017 to 2020 and worked as a Human Resources Generalist from 2014 to 2017. Throughout this tenure, Falder has managed reductions in force and location closures, providing onsite HR support to affected team members. The role involves overseeing HR operations for over 2,000 employees across more than 100 locations.
Education and Expertise
Kris Falder earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing the program from 1995 to 1999. This educational background supports Falder's extensive experience in human resources, including managing HR teams and providing guidance on various HR matters such as benefits, leaves of absence, FMLA, and workers’ compensation.
Background
Kris Falder has a comprehensive background in human resources, having worked at Builders FirstSource for nearly a decade. The experience includes roles with increasing responsibility, from Human Resources Generalist to Human Resources Manager, and currently as Human Resources Director. Falder has developed skills in handling sensitive situations, including high-level terminations and workplace incidents, while ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity.
Achievements
In the role of Human Resources Director, Kris Falder drives employee engagement by collaborating with Regional SVP, Area Managers, and Location Managers. Falder manages and trains a team of HR professionals, including HR Managers, HR Generalists, and Talent Acquisition Specialists. Additionally, Falder analyzes job titles and descriptions for accuracy, evaluates promotions and pay adjustments, and leverages partnerships with various departments to support management and team members effectively.