Kristen Walker

Kristen Walker has a robust background in Human Resources and Payroll, currently serving in a Human Resources role at Sierra Pacific Industries since May 2021. Prior to this position, Kristen held various managerial roles at SP+, including Manager of HR Operations and Manager of Payroll Accounting and Processing, where responsibilities involved overseeing compliance with union contracts, handling payroll for over 22,000 employees, and implementing automated processes to enhance efficiency. Key projects included the creation of a COVID questionnaire for compliance and developing reports to identify wage disparities. Kristen began the career in payroll and human resources roles at Morton's The Steakhouse, Earthlink, and Rhodes Furniture, accumulating extensive experience in payroll administration and HR operations. Kristen holds education credentials from DePaul University and Georgia State University.