Kerry Schott, CHRL, is a seasoned HR professional with expertise in Labour and Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Recruitment strategies. Currently serving as a Labour and Employee Relations Advisor for the City of Kitchener since October 2021, Kerry has previously held significant roles including Talent Business Partner Lead at Shopify and Manager of Employee Relations and Recruitment for the City of Waterloo. Kerry's instructional experience includes teaching Human Resource Management at Conestoga College. With a solid educational background that includes degrees in Psychology and certifications in Human Resources, Kerry's extensive career spans key strategic roles in various organizations including BlackBerry and Flanagan Foodservice Inc., focusing on organizational development and talent management.