HR Like a Boss Ownership and Empowerment | HR Like a Boss with Kristi Stuetzer

In this episode of the HR Like a Boss podcast, John interviews Kristi Stuetzer, a seasoned HR professional and CHRO. They discuss the evolving role of HR, the importance of ownership in HR leadership, and effective recruiting strategies in manufacturing. Kristi shares insights on visual communication and the significance of building relationships at work, emphasizing that trust and communication are foundational to a successful workplace. The conversation highlights the need for HR professionals to take ownership of their roles and foster a positive work environment.

ABOUT KRISTI

Kristi Stuetzer is an accomplished human resources executive with deep expertise in building people strategies that fuel business growth and operational excellence. As Chief Human Resources Officer, she partners with senior leadership and boards to align talent, culture, and organizational design with business objectives. With a proven track record across manufacturing and multi-state operations, Kristi has led HR transformations that strengthened leadership pipelines, optimized workforce planning, and enhanced employee engagement. She brings particular skill in scaling organizations through periods of rapid growth, private equity ownership, and operational change. Kristi is passionate about cultivating inclusive, high-performance workplaces where employees feel valued and empowered to succeed. Her experience spans talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, labor law compliance, and building HR infrastructure from the ground up. As a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive teams, Kristi balances strategic vision with a hands-on approach, ensuring HR initiatives deliver measurable business impact.