Kirsten Halen (Johnson)

Kirsten Halen is an accomplished Employee Relations Manager at Walser Automotive Group since October 2022, providing consulting services to various dealerships. Previously, Kirsten served as a Human Resources Business Partner at CommonBond Communities, focusing on HR services and compensation. Earlier experience includes HR Manager at River of Goods, where responsibilities involved recruiting, compensation programs, and employee lifecycle management. Kirsten's HR career began as a Human Resource Generalist at Hunt Electric Corporation, providing consulting in talent management and employee relations, followed by an HR Generalist role at Walgreens, enhancing performance management across a large region. Kirsten also worked at SpartanNash as a Talent Advisor, engaging in recruitment and talent management initiatives. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Human Resource Development and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota.