Kirsten Garrett, Sphr
About Kirsten Garrett, Sphr
Kirsten Garrett is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Confluence, bringing over two decades of human resources leadership experience. She has held significant roles at various organizations, including Vice President of Human Resources at Raymond James Financial and Fiserv, and has expertise in mergers and acquisitions and workforce analytics.
Current Role at Confluence
Kirsten Garrett serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Confluence, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees HR strategies and initiatives, focusing on enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. Her leadership is instrumental in aligning human resources practices with the company's goals, particularly in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, where she operates remotely.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Confluence, Kirsten Garrett held several significant HR leadership roles. She worked at QGenda as Chief People Officer from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at Fiserv from 2019 to 2020 and at Raymond James Financial, Inc. from 2007 to 2018. Her career also includes experience as HR Manager at Platinum Consulting Group and HR Partner at HSN.
Education and Expertise
Kirsten Garrett has a strong educational background in business and human resources. She earned her MBA from Colorado State University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Maryland Global Campus, completed between 1992 and 1994. She also attended The Wharton School for the Securities Industry Institute from 2015 to 2018. Her expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, workforce analytics, talent management, and strategic planning.
Professional Certifications
Kirsten Garrett holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, which signifies her advanced knowledge and expertise in the HR field. This certification reflects her commitment to maintaining high standards in human resources management and her dedication to professional development in the industry.
Leadership and Strategic Advisory Experience
With over two decades of experience in human resources leadership, Kirsten Garrett has acted as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives in high-growth, private equity-backed firms. Her proven abilities encompass talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), compensation, and workforce analytics, making her a valuable asset in any organizational context.