Kara Caldwell, SHRM-CP, is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the HR Manager at McIntosh Group inc. since September 2024, Kara has previously held key positions such as Manager of Total Rewards at Lifespark, and Sr. Manager of HR Compliance, Benefits & Compensation at Alight. With a proven track record of administering employee benefit programs, managing recruitment processes, and developing company policies, Kara has demonstrated expertise in HR administration, compensation analysis, and employee engagement initiatives. Other notable roles include HR Generalist at Nagios, HR Manager at eyebobs, and Payroll & HR Specialist at Surly Brewing Co., along with earlier positions focused on payroll and HR support. Kara holds a degree from Winona State University.