Maris Krieger, MBA, Sphr, Grp
About Maris Krieger, MBA, Sphr, Grp
Maris Krieger is the Senior Director of Talent Programs at Hearst, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held leadership roles at various organizations, including Fazer, DreamBox Learning, and NORTAL.
Current Role at Hearst
Maris Krieger serves as the Senior Director of Talent Programs at Hearst, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she reports directly to the Chief People Officer and is responsible for supporting tech recruiting initiatives and promoting women in tech communities. Krieger has developed and managed a company-wide technology internship program that surpassed hiring goals and satisfaction metrics. Additionally, she led the Generative AI in HR Taskforce, which aims to enhance the HR community's understanding of generative AI applications in various talent management processes.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Krieger has extensive experience in human resources across several organizations. She worked at MCG Health as the Senior Director of Human Resources from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she held the position of Director of Human Resources at Auth0 from 2018 to 2019. Her career also includes significant roles at DreamBox Learning as Senior Director of Employee Experience from 2014 to 2018, and as Head of Human Resources at Fazer from 2008 to 2010. Earlier in her career, she worked at NORTAL as Head of Human Resources from 2005 to 2008 and at Swedbank as Human Resources Manager from 1998 to 2005.
Educational Background
Maris Krieger has a solid educational foundation with degrees from reputable institutions. She studied at Tallinn University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Education and Teaching, as well as a Master of Science in Psychology. Additionally, she holds an MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics, focusing on Business Administration. This diverse academic background supports her expertise in human resources and talent management.
Achievements in Talent Development
Krieger has made notable contributions to talent development initiatives throughout her career. At Hearst, she played a key role in launching an internal mobility platform that significantly increased internal applications and employee referrals. Her leadership in developing a technology internship program has also been recognized for exceeding hiring goals and satisfaction metrics. These initiatives reflect her commitment to enhancing employee experiences and fostering talent within organizations.