Kristen Sesso Phr, Shrm-Cp, Cpsp

Kristen Sesso has extensive experience in human resources, with their most recent role being the Senior Human Resources Director at the Illinois Health and Hospital Association since May 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Human Resources Director at the same organization from April 2016 to May 2021, where they provided HR services to both the Association and Healthcare Associates Credit Union. Kristen's main responsibilities included managing different policies, handbooks, and benefit programs for the two organizations.

Before joining the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, Kristen worked as a Human Resources Manager at the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (formerly Illinois Hospital Association) from April 2012 to April 2016. In this role, they oversaw the operations of the HR department and performed various duties such as recruitment, selection, training, onboarding/off-boarding, benefit administration, and managing transactional processes. Kristen also played a key role in the integration of HR functions during the merger of the Illinois Hospital Association and Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council.

Prior to their tenure at the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, Kristen gained experience as a Human Resources Representative at CEB (formerly Valtera Corporation) from June 2011 to March 2012. In this role, they worked as a liaison between hiring managers and applicants, resolved employee relations matters, and maintained accurate personnel files and databases.

Kristen's career in HR began at Printpack, Inc., where they held the position of HR Administrator from October 2006 to June 2011. Kristen'sresponsibilities included explaining benefits to employees, conducting orientations and onboarding for new hires, and interviewing employees to ensure compliance with safety standards as a part of the Safety Coordinator's team.

Prior to joining Printpack, Inc., Kristen worked as an HR Coordinator at Menards, Inc. from May 2004 to October 2006. In this position, they were responsible for recruitment and selection, including advertising employment opportunities, reviewing applications, and conducting interviews.

Overall, Kristen Sesso has a wealth of experience in various HR roles, including director-level positions, with a strong focus on employee relations, recruitment, training, benefit administration, and integration of HR functions during organizational changes.

Kristen Sesso, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPSP, has a strong educational background in human resource management. Kristen obtained a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Roosevelt University between 2006 and 2008. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Business degree in Human Resource Management from Western Illinois University from 2002 to 2004. Kristen also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Business, which they acquired from Harper College between 2000 and 2002.

In addition to their formal education, Kristen has obtained several certifications to further enhance their professional qualifications. Kristen became a Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP) through the Plan Sponsor Council of America in July 2020. In January 2015, they achieved the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. Kristen also obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute in 2008.

Overall, Kristen Sesso, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPSP, has a comprehensive educational background and a wealth of certifications in the field of human resource management.