Kari Bauer

Great organizations are built on three things: people, process, and purpose. Kari has made it her mission to bring all three into alignment.

With a proven track record leading HR strategies that support and accelerate business goals, Kari has driven results across a wide range of environments, from manufacturing plants and engineering teams to sales divisions and corporate headquarters. Her experience includes streamlining complex, multi-site operations and implementing modern HR infrastructure, including new HRIS and payroll systems. She understands how a strong people strategy can directly impact performance, culture, and growth.

Leaders consistently turn to Kari when navigating moments of change. Whether it’s building a talent pipeline from scratch, leading labor negotiations, or managing a full-scale culture transformation, she brings a balance of strategic insight and human connection. She coaches leaders, fosters engagement, and resolves challenges in ways that build trust while keeping business priorities front and center.

At the core of her work is a clear purpose: empowering leaders to lead better, supporting employee growth, and shaping workplaces where operational excellence and human connection go hand in hand. Kari excels at turning big-picture vision into measurable outcomes, positioning HR not just as a support function, but as a true driver of organizational success.

Above all, Kari is in the business of unlocking potential at every level of the organization.