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KENDALL SARA SCHULTZ
Cranston,RI
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Summary
Chief People Officer with 15+ years of experience driving workforce strategy, organizational design, and HR transformation across high-growth, venture-backed, and enterprise environments. Proven ability to align People strategy with business objectives to accelerate growth, improve retention, and optimize operational performance. Expert in building scalable HR infrastructure, leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making, and leading multi-state and global People functions. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, known for driving measurable outcomes, including 40% reduction in inefficiencies, $200K+ in cost savings, 95% retention, and 30% faster hiring through modernized People systems and processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief People Officer
Triumph Behavior Support
01.2025 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide People strategy across multi-state operations (NY, NJ, NC, CO), aligning talent, compliance, and workforce planning to support growth and scalability
- Direct end-to-end People Operations including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and employee relations
- Partner with executive leadership to drive organizational design, workforce planning, and compensation strategy
- Lead transformation initiatives leveraging data and analytics to improve hiring, performance, and operational efficiency
- Reduced time-to-fill by ~30% and increased candidate conversion by ~20% through workflow optimization and data-driven recruiting practices
- Built and scaled a high-performing People & Talent team of 10, improving accountability and execution
- Modernized HR infrastructure through implementation and optimization of UKG/CHS, ClearCompany LMS, and Human Interest
- Designed and implemented multi-state HR policies and employee handbook, strengthening compliance and reducing organizational risk
Global Head of People, Talent & Operations
Constellation Software Inc.
New York, NY
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Built and scaled People Operations across a multi-region organization, aligning HR strategy with business growth
- Advised C-suite on workforce planning, organizational design, and performance strategy
- Led and developed a team of 18, achieving 95% employee retention through structured People programs
- Drove operational transformation, improving productivity, accountability, and organizational effectiveness
- Reduced operational inefficiencies by 40% through HR systems integration and optimization (Greenhouse, ADP, Paylocity)
- Delivered $200K+ in cost savings through vendor consolidation and strategic procurement
- Implemented and optimized Carta (equity) and Ascensus (401k), strengthening total rewards infrastructure
- Developed global employee handbook, standardizing policies and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions
Talent Acquisition Leader
Capsule
Remote, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Achieved 100% offer acceptance rate and reduced time-to-fill by 30% through optimized recruiting processes and candidate experience
- Led hiring strategy for high-growth teams, aligning talent acquisition with business goals and workforce planning
- Directed full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
- Built and led a team of 3 recruiters, driving consistency and performance
- Developed diverse talent pipelines and innovative sourcing strategies in competitive markets
- Leveraged data and ATS insights to improve hiring efficiency and decision-making
- Coached hiring managers on structured interviewing and selection best practices
Head of Talent Acquisition
1stDibs
Remote, NY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led company-wide hiring strategy and DEI initiatives aligned with business objectives
- Increased diverse hiring by 20% and reduced time-to-hire by 25% through process optimization
- Built and led a team of 10 recruiters, driving accountability and hiring excellence
- Developed employer branding and sourcing strategies to attract top talent
- Partnered with senior leadership on workforce planning and hiring priorities
- Leveraged analytics and market data to improve recruiting performance and efficiency
- Streamlined recruiting systems, processes, and vendor partnerships to scale hiring
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Rhode Island
Skills
- Workforce Strategy & Organizational Design
- HR Transformation & Change Leadership
- Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Performance Management & Leadership Development
- Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
- Employee Experience, Engagement & Retention
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- HR Technology & Systems (UKG/CHS, ADP, Greenhouse, Workday, BambooHR, Paylocity, Carta, Ascensus, ClearCompany, Human Interest, Doxy)
- Data Analytics & Workforce Insights
- HR Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
- Learning & Development & Succession Planning
- Process Optimization & Operational Efficiency
- Executive Coaching & Team Leadership
Timeline
Chief People Officer
Triumph Behavior Support
01.2025 - Current
Global Head of People, Talent & Operations
Constellation Software Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2024
Talent Acquisition Leader
Capsule
01.2021 - 01.2022
Head of Talent Acquisition
1stDibs
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Rhode Island