Carrie Baird

Carrie Baird is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience in various HR leadership roles, including recruitment, talent development, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and career counseling, catering to a diverse workforce of over 10,000 employees across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. She excels in leading teams, focusing on common objectives while prioritizing accountability, respect, and collaboration.

Carrie's unique qualities include a balanced blend of strategic foresight and hands-on leadership, adeptness in facilitating group coaching and individual mentorship, and a genuine passion for teaching and mentorship.

As an advocate for cultivating positive workplace environments and nurturing career growth, Carrie thrives on assisting individuals in developing their careers and fostering productive team dynamics to drive business success. She actively engages with young professionals, advocating continuous learning across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.

With a solid educational background, Carrie holds a BA in English from Purdue University and maintains certifications as SHRM-CP and PHR. She has actively contributed to the HR community, serving as Programs Director on the Board of Indy SHRM North, and as an Executive Mentor at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, working with students from various universities nationwide. Carrie was also recognized as a finalist for the Ogletree Deakins Human Resources Professional of the Year Award in 2014.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Carrie is a devoted mother, a sports enthusiast, wife to a coach, an active blogger, and an engaged member of her church's Strategic Development committee. She is fueled by caffeine to keep up with her diverse interests and responsibilities.