Krystal Spahlinger

Krystal Spahlinger, PHR, has a diverse work experience spanning over several positions and industries. Krystal most recently served as the Director of People Operations and Culture at Wild Republic, starting in July 2023. Prior to this, they worked as an HR Director Consultant at ConnectedHR from June 2022 to July 2023. Krystal also gained significant experience as a Human Resources Consultant at Kisling, Nestico & Redick (KNR) from December 2019 to June 2022.

In 2018, Krystal held the position of Director of Human Resources at JACK Entertainment, where they led the Employment, Training, Development & HRIS functions at Thistledown Racino. Krystal collaborated with Home Office Human Resources leadership on strategic initiatives and oversaw HR activities for the property.

Before JACK Entertainment, Krystal served as the Director of Human Resources at Red Restaurant Group from September 2016 to October 2018. In this role, they were responsible for various HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, policy maintenance, legal compliance, and representing the organization at hearings.

Krystal gained additional experience at Eaton, where they worked as an Associate Analyst - Compensation from November 2015 to August 2016 and as a Senior Human Resources Assistant from July 2013 to February 2016. Krystal started their career as an HR Manager at Mister Kleen Maintenance Company from April 2007 to November 2008. In this role, they handled various HR duties such as new hire information processing, employee training, compliance, and disciplinary actions.

Overall, Krystal Spahlinger's work experience demonstrates their expertise in various HR functions, including people operations, recruitment, employee relations, policy maintenance, training, and legal compliance.

Krystal Spahlinger, PHR, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance, which they earned from Columbia College from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they obtained an Associates of Science degree in Accounting from Bryant & Stratton College – Solon, where they attended from 2005 to 2007.

In addition to their formal education, Krystal has also obtained several certifications from LinkedIn. These include "Mindful Working: 11 Ways to Improve How You Work," "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," "Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program," "Driving Workplace Happiness," "Enhancing Your Productivity," "Habits for Becoming Your Most Effective Self," "How to Slow Down and Be More Productive," "Inclusive Leadership," "Making More Impact as a Middle Manager," "Managing Your Calendar for Peak Productivity," "Managing Your Career as an Introvert," "Rolling Out a Diversity and Inclusion Training Program in Your Company," "How to Organize Your Time and Your Life," "How to Set Boundaries and Protect Your Time," "One-Minute Habits for Success," "Personal Effectiveness Tips," "Become an HR Business Partner," "Building a Better To-Do List," "Communicating with Empathy," and "Computer and Text Neck Stretching Exercises." These certifications were obtained between January and May 2022.