Kristin Kulas, Shrm Cp
About Kristin Kulas, Shrm Cp
Kristin Kulas is a Human Resources Business Partner with over seven years of experience in the HR field, focusing on succession planning, employee engagement, and performance management. She has held various HR roles at companies such as Vacasa, International Paper, and Litmus, and has a background in acting and communication studies.
Current Role at Litmus
Kristin Kulas serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at Litmus, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on succession planning, employee engagement, and performance management. Kristin adopts a people-first approach, supporting stakeholders that include front-line employees and C-suite executives. Her experience in high-growth environments enables her to effectively address the HR needs of the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Litmus, Kristin held various HR positions across different organizations. She worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Vacasa from 2020 to 2022 and as an HR Generalist at DaBella in 2018. Additionally, she served as HR Lead at American Eagle Outfitters for 10 months in 2013-2014. Her experience spans over seven years in HR, with a strong emphasis on partnering with leaders in dynamic settings.
Early Career and Talent Coordination
Kristin began her career in human resources as a Talent Coordinator at Elephant from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as a Recruiting Coordinator at Huge from 2015 to 2017 and as a Recruiter at Green Key Resources in 2015. These roles provided her with foundational skills in recruitment and talent management, contributing to her overall HR expertise.
Educational Background
Kristin Kulas has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Fordham University, graduating in 2012. Additionally, she studied Acting and Opera at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, achieving a diploma. She also obtained a certificate in Acting from the London Dramatic Academy in 2011. Her educational experiences have contributed to her effective communication skills in her HR roles.
Professional Skills and Focus Areas
Kristin has developed a strong focus on key HR areas such as succession planning, employee engagement, and performance management. Her approach emphasizes a people-first strategy, which allows her to effectively support both employees and organizational leaders. With over seven years of HR experience, she is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of human resources in various business environments.