Kristen Borener, MBA
About Kristen Borener, MBA
Kristen Borener, MBA, is a Manager of Recruiting Operations & Enablement at Thomson Reuters, where she leads a global team of talent acquisition coordinators. With a background in talent acquisition and operations, she has held various roles within the company since 2019 and has also worked in the banking and customer service sectors.
Current Role in Recruiting Operations
Kristen Borener serves as the Manager of Recruiting Operations & Enablement at Thomson Reuters. In this role, she leads a team of over 10 talent acquisition coordinators globally. Her responsibilities include ensuring process compliance and fostering synergies within the talent acquisition team. She acts as the primary point of contact for all global talent acquisition vendors, managing vendor invoices and ensuring compliance with recruiting standards. Additionally, she provides supplemental coverage and support to team members, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Kristen Borener has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters. She worked as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator from 2019 to 2020 and progressed to Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator from 2020 to 2021. She then served as Team Lead for Talent Coordination and Operations for seven months in 2021, followed by a role as Manager of Talent Coordination and Recruiting Operations from 2021 to 2022. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters has spanned various roles, contributing to her expertise in recruiting operations.
Educational Background
Kristen Borener holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Human Resources from Wayne State University, which she completed from 2018 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and American Culture from the University of Michigan, studying there from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Cassopolis Public Schools from 2006 to 2010 and participated in a dual enrollment program at Southwestern Michigan College from 2008 to 2010.
Career Prior to Thomson Reuters
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Kristen Borener gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Mortgage Banker at Quicken Loans from 2014 to 2015 and served as a Personal Banker at Fifth Third Bank from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held positions as a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2014, and as a Residential Customer Service Specialist at Overhead Door Company of South Bend/Mishawaka from 2015 to 2016. Her early career also included roles in advertising sales and social media.
Leadership and Team Development
In her current role, Kristen Borener is involved in the development of talent within her team. She aids in skill building and growth opportunities for team members, focusing on enhancing their capabilities. Kristen scopes, tests, releases, and manages tools aimed at improving efficiencies for the global talent acquisition team. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement within the recruiting operations.