Karin Spychalski

Karin Spychalski, PHR has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources. Karin is currently the Director of Human Resources at Gordon Brothers, where they oversee HR operations with a focus on compensation, benefits, and HRIS. In this role, they have co-led the global implementation of Workday and manages one direct report. Before joining Gordon Brothers, Karin worked as a Contract HR Consultant at BMC Software. Prior to that, they served as the VP of Human Resources at StonehamBank, where they led the HR function for a small community bank and implemented various HR initiatives, including a management training program and a new HRMS application. Karin also has experience as a Human Resources Manager at Expo Design Center, delivering primary HR support and driving talent development initiatives. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Level 3 Communications, where they consulted on HR programs and managed employee relations during significant organizational changes. Karin began their HR career as a Senior HR Generalist at Fidelity Investments, providing consulting services and managing recruitment activities. Karin also gained experience at Liberty Mutual Group as a Senior HR Representative, where they gained expertise in various HR functions and achieved the designation of Certified Compensation Professional. Karin started their HR journey as an HR Representative at BayBank Boston N.A./BayBank Harvard Trust Co.

Karin Spychalski, PHR has a Certificate in HR Management from Bentley University, obtained from 1989 to 1991. Karin also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Merrimack College, earned from 1983 to 1987. Additionally, they obtained a High School Diploma in College Preparatory from Malden High School in 1980 to 1983. Karin Spychalski is also certified with a PHR designation from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. No specific information on the year or month of PHR certification is provided. Karin may also have additional certifications from NEHRA, although specific details are not provided.