Kacie Costea
Human Resources Business Partner
Professional Overview
Kacie Costea is an experienced Human Resources professional with a proven track record of driving organizational success through strategic talent management and employee engagement initiatives. As a Human Resources Business Partner at HCA Healthcare, she leverages her deep expertise in HR operations, recruitment, and employee relations to foster positive employee experiences and enable workforce optimization.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Human Resources Business Partner at HCA Healthcare, Kacie works closely with business stakeholders to align HR strategies with organizational goals. She manages the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. Kacie's ability to analyze data and identify trends has enabled her to implement data-driven solutions that have improved employee retention and job satisfaction by 17% within her first year.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Kacie served as a Consultant for HR/People Ops & Talent at Robert Walters, where she advised clients on best practices in talent acquisition and management. She also held roles as a Talent Acquisition Consultant for the US and Canada markets, and as a Specialist in Recruiting and Employee Services at Sam Houston State University. Kacie's diverse experience in both the private and public sectors has equipped her with a well-rounded understanding of HR challenges and effective strategies to address them.
Academic Background
Kacie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management from the University of Houston. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Organizational Development to further enhance her strategic HR capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition and management
- Employee relations and engagement
- HR analytics and data-driven decision making
- Organizational development and change management
- Compliance and risk mitigation
Professional Impact
During her time at Sam Houston State University, Kacie led the implementation of a new applicant tracking system, which streamlined the recruitment process and reduced time-to-hire by 25%. She also spearheaded the development of a mentorship program for new hires, resulting in a 30% increase in employee retention within the first year.
Conclusion
Kacie Costea is a strategic and results-driven Human Resources professional with a passion for empowering organizations to achieve their goals through effective people management. Her combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and collaborative leadership style make her a valuable asset to HCA Healthcare as they continue to navigate the evolving HR landscape.