“I had the pleasure of working with Kristen during a particularly challenging period at our company. As a trusted HR leader, Kristen quickly became an invaluable part of our leadership team.

One of the standout moments from our time together was her ability to swiftly conduct a comprehensive HR audit and immediately prioritize critical gaps—ranging from compliance-related updates to our employee handbook, to developing a much-needed performance management framework. Kristen’s attention to detail, combined with a pragmatic approach to HR strategy, ensured nothing was overlooked.

What truly sets Kristen apart is her versatility. Whether providing leadership, tackling project-based needs like recruiting and onboarding optimization, or offering high-level guidance on sensitive employee relations and organizational restructuring, Kristen consistently delivers with professionalism, empathy, and deep expertise. She also facilitated a manager training that not only increased confidence among our leadership team but also significantly reduced escalated HR issues.

If you’re seeking someone who can parachute into any HR situation—whether for interim, fractional, or strategic needs—and deliver both immediate results and long-term value, I cannot recommend Kristen highly enough.”

“I had the pleasure of working alongside Kristen Jonas during our time at Valley Packaging Supply, where she served as the Director of Human Resources while I was the Corporate Controller. Kristen brought a strategic and results-driven approach to HR, playing a critical role in aligning people operations with the company’s financial goals.

She was instrumental in headcount and salary budgeting, ensuring we made informed, data-backed decisions that supported sustainable growth. Kristen also took the lead on managing employee benefits, consistently advocating for offerings that balanced cost-effectiveness with employee satisfaction.

One of Kristen’s most impactful contributions was creating and implementing a comprehensive performance management structure. She didn’t just build the framework—she held leaders accountable for using it effectively, fostering a culture of accountability, clarity, and development across the organization.

Kristen is a thoughtful, proactive HR leader who consistently balances empathy with business acumen.”

“In my time as president of Immel Construction Kristen assumed the Human Resource responsibilities. She raised the bar by her highly professional, productive and dedication to building an inclusive workforce.

Her skill in handling employee needs, hiring, skill development among others made my life easier.”

I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Kristen Jonas for over 7 years during her time at Valley Packaging Supply (Flex Pack).  Her leadership and expertise have made a lasting impact on both our team and the broader organization.   Prior to hiring Kristen as our Human Resources Director, our organization was a growing business in need of help in developing/improving our compliance and overall HR systems.

              Kristen’s strategic vision, deep understanding of people and culture, and unwavering commitment to excellence in HR practices have helped us navigate growth, change, and challenges with confidence.  Her methodical approach along with her focus on our people and their personal growth has helped us become the organization we are today.

              In a short period of time, Kristen was able to understand what improvements needed to be made, aligned with our leadership team, and set concrete goals.  She helped us to ensure compliance with labor laws, benefits administration, onboarding, personal development plans/performance reviews, and recruitment just to name a few.    

              In addition to everything she helped us accomplish as an organization, Kristen also helped me grow both as a leader and an individual.   I would highly recommend her services to anyone seeking support for Human Resources.