Mari Steinmetz
About Mari Steinmetz
Mari Steinmetz is the Chief People Officer at Kohl's, with extensive experience in human resources, including roles at Target and a background in people analytics and talent management.
Title
Mari Steinmetz is the Chief People Officer at Kohl's, a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she leads the company's human resources department, focusing on people analytics, associate relations, and workplace culture.
Company
Mari Steinmetz currently works at Kohl's, where she has held significant roles over the years, including Vice President and Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Kohl's is a prominent U.S. retailer with strong commitments to employee engagement and innovative HR practices.
Education and Expertise
Mari Steinmetz holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Her academic background has equipped her with the knowledge to excel in various HR domains, including talent management, compensation, and benefits.
Professional Background
Before becoming Chief People Officer, Mari Steinmetz served in various positions at Kohl's, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources (2022-2023) and Vice President of Human Resources (2019-2022). She also gained valuable experience at Target, where she held roles such as HR Business Partner, HR Process Owner, and Executive Team Leader.
Key Achievements
At Kohl's, Mari Steinmetz has played a crucial role in developing the company's people analytics strategy, enhancing data-driven decision-making in HR. She has also led initiatives to improve associate relations and foster a positive workplace culture. Her work in compensation and benefits and strategic talent management programs has been pivotal in leadership development and succession planning at the company.