Kristi Cochran, Sphr
About Kristi Cochran, Sphr
Kristi Cochran serves as the Sr. Director of HR Operations at Vroom, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in HR management and technology, she has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, specializing in benefits administration and workforce analytics.
Work at Vroom
Kristi Cochran currently serves as the Senior Director of HR Operations at Vroom, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees various human resources operations in a remote capacity. Prior to her current position, she worked at Vroom as the Director of Total Rewards from 2021 to 2023, where she focused on employee benefits and compensation strategies.
Previous Experience in HR Operations
Before joining Vroom, Kristi Cochran held several significant roles in human resources. She worked at Triad HR Technology Solutions as a Project Manager/Consultant from 2020 to 2021, specifically for Alcon in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. Additionally, she served as the Director of Total Rewards & HR Technology at Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc. (MAG) from 2018 to 2020, where she led the transition of retirement plan administration.
Education and Expertise
Kristi Cochran earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she studied Political Science and Business. She specializes in developing and implementing self-insured health plans with risk mitigation strategies. Her expertise also includes paperless document retention, workforce analytics, and reporting.
Achievements in HR Technology
Throughout her career, Kristi has implemented various technology solutions to enhance HR operations. She has worked with platforms such as CompXL, Kronos, SuccessFactors, Taleo, TimeForce, LaserFiche, and PayScale. Kristi has also developed technology strategy roadmaps for systems including ADP, Workday, and SAP, and has conducted HR due diligence during complex multi-national acquisitions.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Kristi Cochran's career in human resources spans over two decades, with roles at notable organizations. She began her career at Texans Credit Union, where she held various positions from 2000 to 2010, including Payroll & Benefits Coordinator and Compensation & Benefits Manager. She also worked at Hudson Advisors L.P. as AVP Global Human Resources from 2017 to 2018 and at ECOM Trading in multiple HR roles from 2010 to 2016.