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Webinar August 26, 2025

From Stressed-out to Strategic: 6 Simple Steps to Managing a HR Department-of-One

From Stressed-out to Strategic: 6 Simple Steps to Managing a HR Department-of-One

HR professionals managing a department of one (HR DOOers) often feel overwhelmed, constantly reacting to daily demands rather than leading with strategy. This webinar introduces the ACTIVE HR Method—six essential steps to transform HR DOOers from overworked administrators into confident, proactive business leaders. Participants will learn how to align HR activities with business objectives, leverage technology for efficiency, track and communicate impactful metrics, and build stronger leadership connections. By implementing these strategies, HR DOOers can reduce stress, gain leadership influence, and drive meaningful business results.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

    • Align HR Strategy with Business Needs – Learn how to proactively connect HR initiatives to organizational goals using the ACTIVE HR Method, ensuring HR is seen as a strategic partner.
    • Optimize HR Efficiency Through Technology & Metrics – Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through automation and AI tools while building an HR metrics dashboard that visually illustrates business outcomes.
    • Enhance Leadership Influence & Employee Experience – Strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, create a compelling HR vision statement, and improve key employee experience touchpoints for better engagement and retention.
This webinar provides practical tools and strategies that empower HR DOOers to work smarter, not harder, reclaim their time, and make a measurable impact in their organization.
 
About the speaker:
 
Kristi Learn, SHRM-SCP, is a passionate HR leader, mentor, and advocate who knows firsthand what it takes to run HR as a Department-Of-One. (aka HR DOOer). Born and raised around the beaches of Southern California, she now calls San Diego home, where she enjoys life with her husband of 29 years, their three grown children, and one very spoiled golden retriever, Cali.
 
With over 30 years of experience leading HR in small businesses across industries, Kristi has mastered the art of balancing strategy and day-to-day execution. Having spent several years as an HR DOOer herself, she understands the challenges of wearing every HR hat—and she’s made it her mission to help others do it with confidence and clarity.
 
Through online courses, personalized coaching, and the ACTIVE HR Hub App, Kristi equips HR leaders with the tools, strategies, and support they need to build impactful HR functions without feeling overwhelmed.
 
Kristi believes every HR DOOer deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and celebrated—and she’s here to make that happen.