Hi, I’m Kortney — a certified HR strategist with over two decades of experience helping companies build people-first workplaces that actually work.
I created The People Partner to make HR simpler, more human, and a lot more useful for founders and growing teams. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a team of 50, I help you build the structure, clarity, and confidence to lead well — without corporate jargon or red tape.
Credentials & Experience
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and IPMA-SCP certified
- Dare to Lead™ Trained by Brené Brown’s leadership curriculum
20+ years in HR leadership roles across private, public, and nonprofit sectors - Built onboarding programs, led culture change, and supported teams through the messy middle
My philosophy
HR should be clear, not confusing.
People-first doesn’t mean performance-last.
And no founder should have to Google “how to fire someone” at midnight.
I bring both strategy and empathy to the table — with templates when you need them, and real support when you don’t want to do it alone.
🤝 Let’s Work Together
Whether you need a done-for-you handbook, a complete onboarding system, or just someone to walk through your people strategy —
I’m here to help.
