Kris Karstetter, Shrm Cp
About Kris Karstetter, Shrm Cp
Kris Karstetter is a Senior HR Manager for the West Region at URBN, with over 15 years of experience in human resources within the retail and e-commerce sectors. She has a strong background in associate relations, policy development, and employee engagement, having held various HR roles at companies such as GK FITTINGS, INC., American Eagle, and The North Face.
Work at URBN
Kris Karstetter serves as the Senior HR Manager for the West Region at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. In this role, Kris has been responsible for overseeing HR functions and strategies since 2022. Prior to this position, Kris worked as an HR Manager for URBN from 2021 to 2022 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. This experience has contributed to a comprehensive understanding of the retail and e-commerce sectors.
Education and Expertise
Kris Karstetter has an educational background that includes an Associate of Arts degree from Johnson County Community College and a Bachelor of General Studies with a focus on Psychology from The University of Kansas. Kris possesses expertise in policy development and employee engagement, which has been essential in fostering positive associate relations and a friendly company culture throughout their career.
Background in Human Resources
Kris Karstetter has over 15 years of experience in the retail and e-commerce distribution environment. Kris began their HR career at The North Face as an HR Generalist from 1999 to 2006, followed by roles at Menlo Worldwide, American Eagle, and Pacific Sunwear. At Pacific Sunwear, Kris advanced from HR Manager to Senior Manager of Human Resources, demonstrating a commitment to employee relations and organizational development.
Professional Experience Timeline
Kris Karstetter's professional journey includes significant roles in various companies. After starting at The North Face, Kris worked at Menlo Worldwide as an HR Representative from 1999 to 2002. Kris then joined American Eagle as HR Manager from 2007 to 2011, followed by a tenure at Pacific Sunwear from 2011 to 2019, where they held positions as HR Manager and later as Senior Manager of Human Resources. Since 2019, Kris has also been working at GK FITTINGS, INC. as Human Resources Manager.
Strengths and Skills
Kris Karstetter holds Gallup Strengths in Positivity, Developer, Empathy, Communication, and Individualization. These strengths reflect a strong capability in maintaining positive associate relations and fostering a supportive workplace culture. Kris's skills have been instrumental in enhancing employee engagement and developing effective HR policies across various organizations.