Kari Johnson
Summary
Before joining the financial services industry over 20 years ago, I served in the U.S. Army where I developed the foundational adaptability and resiliency skills that I have leveraged over my 18 years in Human Resources. My consultative approach and ability to build trust have proven to be beneficial in creating and maintaining successful partnerships with leaders across our diverse geographic footprint.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner, Sr.
Huntington National Bank
Bay City, MI
06.2021 - Current
- Lead strategic HR initiatives related to workforce planning & Business Process Offshoring, talent acquisition & development, performance & compensation management, employee relations, and team member engagement for Corporate Operations, Real Estate & Facilities, Enterprise Fraud & Security Operations, Cyber Security, and Information Technology teams
- Partner with leaders on change management initiatives to develop strategies for effective communication, implementation, and adoption
- Guide Talent Planning activities such as Talent Calibration and Succession Planning across various segments
- Lead for the Northern Michigan Military Business Resource Group and the Huntington Deployment Support Committee
Vice President, Sr. Human Capital Business Partner
TCF National Bank
Bay City, MI
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated strategic initiatives related to workforce planning, talent acquisition & development, performance & compensation management, employee relations, and team member engagement for Centralized Operations, Facilities, and Information Security teams
- Managed team member experience and workforce planning activities for mergers & acquisitions in partnership with leaders
- Partnered with leaders on change management initiatives and developed strategies for communication
- Engaged with 16 senior leaders across various areas of the organization to provide 1:1 Career Profile coaching during the TCF/HNB merger
- Served as the Inaugural Champion of TCF’s Military-Veteran Employee Resource Group for MI/OH/IL
Vice President, HR Business Partner
Chemical Bank
Midland, MI
12.2003 - 08.2020
- Oversaw initiatives related to employee relations & engagement, recruiting, performance & talent management, and compensation within areas such as Retail Banking, Mortgage Origination, Credit, Consumer Underwriting, Information Technology, Loan Servicing, and Deposit Operations
- Provided direct supervision and guidance to an HR Generalist, who oversaw HR functions for 300+ branch team members, in addition to the eastern MI recruiting team, consisting of three team members and one intern
- Managed team member experience and workforce planning activities for mergers & acquisitions in partnership with leaders, including related reductions in force
- Served as a liaison, mediator, and advisor for all levels of team members and leadership, on matters related to the team member experience
- Facilitated trainings, including orientations, performance management calibration sessions and talent assessments
- Conducted investigations relating to matter such as harassment, fraud, conflict of interest, code of ethics, and other policy violations
- Represented the Bank’s interest in matters relating to the response and defense of unemployment claims and associated court cases
- Responded to and provided support for critical incidents such as robberies
- Analyzed and redesigned of the bank’s employment background and credit screening process/procedure and implemented changes to packages, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Led the creation of a branch manager training program, which over the span of four years, graduated a total of 12 individuals, placing nine in branch management roles and one in a department manager role
- Served as primary technical administrator for the implementation and maintenance of a new applicant tracking system (IBM Kenexa)
Branch Manager
Roth Cleaners, Inc.
Bay City, MI
02.2001 - 11.2003
- Managed daily operations of a customer pick up/drop off location, including accuracy and accountability of account information and customer inventory of approximately $9,000
- Supervised branch team members, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
- Controlled losses by inspecting and documenting garment condition at drop off and problem solving to effectively resolve customer complaints
Personnel Management Clerk
United States Army
Fort Hood, TX
07.1997 - 07.2000
- Performed cyclic audits of company equipment and its supporting documentation in excess of $3 million
- Accountability of company supplies, and equipment received Commendable inspection ratings
- Assumed leadership of four subordinates during a four-day training operation and successfully trained two personnel to assume the duties of the administrative section upon my departure
- Created and maintained a file management system to bring personnel and company records into compliance and ensure accountability of reports and records
- Tracked and processed daily, monthly, and quarterly reports, evaluations, finance, and personnel actions for a company with 180 team members
Education
A.A. - Business Management
Delta College
University Center, MIB.B.A. - Management
Northwood University
Midland, MICertificate - HR Management School
Graduate School of Banking
Madison, WISkills
- Strategic Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Change Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Resilient in Dynamic Environments
Achievementsaffiliations
- Assistant Director, Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition (GLBVC), 2021-2023
- Leader, Great Lakes Bay Women Veterans Connect, 2023-Current
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), 2015-2024
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR), 2009-2019
- Leadership Bay County Class Advisor/Mentor, 2016
- Leadership Bay County Graduate and Project Construction Chair, 2014-2015
- HR Management School Scholarship Recipient, 2014
- Valley Society for Human Resource Management - Communications/Legislative Director, 2011-2013
- Army Good Conduct Medal, 2000
- Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), 2000
- Top Honor Graduate – U.S. Army Quartermaster School, 1997
Timeline
Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner, Sr.
Huntington National Bank
06.2021 - Current
Vice President, Sr. Human Capital Business Partner
TCF National Bank
08.2020 - 06.2021
Vice President, HR Business Partner
Chemical Bank
12.2003 - 08.2020
Branch Manager
Roth Cleaners, Inc.
02.2001 - 11.2003
Personnel Management Clerk
United States Army
07.1997 - 07.2000
A.A. - Business Management
Delta College
B.B.A. - Management
Northwood University
Certificate - HR Management School
Graduate School of Banking
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