Kirsten Garrett
About Kirsten Garrett
Kirsten Garrett serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Confluence, bringing over two decades of human resources leadership experience. She has held significant HR roles at various organizations, including Raymond James Financial and QGenda, and possesses expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as workforce analytics.
Current Role at Confluence
Kirsten Garrett serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Confluence, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the human resources functions and implementing strategies that align with the company's goals. Her leadership is focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering a positive workplace culture. The role is based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and operates in a remote capacity.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Kirsten Garrett has over two decades of experience in human resources leadership. She previously held significant roles at several organizations, including Vice President of Human Resources at Raymond James Financial, Inc. from 2007 to 2018, and Vice President of Human Resources at Fiserv from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Chief People Officer at QGenda from 2020 to 2022. Her career also includes an HR Manager position at Platinum Consulting Group and an HR Partner role at HSN.
Education and Expertise
Kirsten Garrett holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Maryland Global Campus, earned between 1992 and 1994. She also obtained a Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University, studying from 2009 to 2011. Furthermore, she completed the Securities Industry Institute program at The Wharton School from 2015 to 2018. Her expertise includes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, talent management, and workforce analytics.
Skills and Specializations
Kirsten Garrett possesses a range of skills relevant to human resources and organizational development. Her expertise includes talent acquisition, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and compensation. She has experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the HR domain and is skilled in using workforce analytics to drive organizational effectiveness. These competencies contribute to her ability to lead HR functions effectively.
Leadership in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Kirsten Garrett has demonstrated leadership in human resources across various industries. She has held HR-leadership roles at notable companies, including Fiserv and Raymond James Financial, where she focused on strategic HR initiatives. Her extensive background in human resources has equipped her with proven abilities to manage talent and implement effective HR strategies that support organizational goals.