Kurt Schrock
Human Resources Strategist
Pivotal Business Strategies
Email: kurt.schrock@pivotalbusinessstrategies.com
Phone: 479-310-6835
Website: www.pivotalbusinessstrategies.com
Kurt Schrock - Human Resources Strategist
- A highly skilled and purposeful Human Resources executive with over 30 years of experience across diverse industries, Kurt Schrock specializes in leading HR functions within large-scale, complex organizations. He is known for his ability to drive strategic initiatives, improve workforce engagement, and streamline operations. Kurt’s career spans from plant operations to corporate HR leadership, with a particular focus on labor relations, talent acquisition, organizational development, and HR technology optimization.
- Kurt currently served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Matador Gas. Over his career he has brought transformational leadership to organizations in the healthcare, protein, and energy sectors. Previously, he served in senior executive HR roles at Johnson Regional Medical Center, Denali Water Solutions, Mountaire Farms, JBS USA, and Tyson Foods, Inc., where he successfully managed high-stakes HR operations across multiple locations. His leadership has been instrumental in achieving notable outcomes such as reducing turnover, managing union negotiations, implementing innovative HR software systems, and spearheading cost-saving initiatives.
- Kurt is adept at navigating complex HR challenges, having managed labor relations and compliance in both unionized and non-union environments, and led large teams across North America and internationally. He has a proven history of building HR organizations from the ground up, fostering a culture of engagement, and developing leadership programs that align with business goals.
- In addition to his professional expertise, Kurt is an enthusiastic advocate for community involvement and leadership development. He has held leadership positions on various boards and committees and actively participates in initiatives that promote economic development, hunger relief, education, and workforce growth.
- Key Competencies: • Strategic HR Leadership • Labor Relations & Union Negotiations • Talent Acquisition & Development • Organizational Design & Development • HR Technology Implementation • Employee Engagement & Retention • Cross-functional Team Leadership • Budget & Cost Management • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish, Arkansas Tech University Minor in International Relations. Studies in Economics and Government at Instituto Central Americano De Asuntos Internacionales in San Jose, Costa Rica. He also studied at Spanish Language Institute Center for Latin American Studies in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
- Professional Development: • Leadership Springdale Class XXI Graduate • Leadership Arkansas 2017-2018 • President of the Board of Directors of the Augsburg Food Bank • Northwest Technical Institute (NTI) Board of Directors 2017-2022 • Member of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association College Student Career Program Committee • Economic Development & Leadership Committees
- Kurt’s wealth of experience in human resources, combined with his deep commitment to professional growth and organizational success, makes him a perfect Human Resources Strategist.