Melissa Kaster

Organizational Architect | Problem Solver | Lifelong Learner | Wanderer | Beach Bum | Volleyball Lover | Bibliophile | Doodle Owner

Current: An operations-minded HR consultant specializing in building scalable people processes that bring clarity, consistency, and momentum to growing organizations. I partner with leaders to design and optimize talent, HR, and operational infrastructure—translating strategy into practical systems, policies, and workflows that support effective decision-making and strong employee experiences. With a focus on efficiency, compliance, and thoughtful communication, my work enables teams to operate smoothly while adapting confidently to change.

Past: Career spans recruiting, HR operations, and business partnership roles across healthcare, professional services, technology, academia, and consulting environments. I have supported organizations at every stage of growth, from early team buildouts to mature, multi-department structures, delivering full lifecycle recruiting, HR systems administration, compliance support, and process development. Throughout my roles, I have been drawn to improving how work gets done—streamlining workflows, strengthening policies, implementing systems, and using data to inform action. This foundation has shaped my ability to help organizations build resilient, well-structured people operations that scale alongside the business.

Future: Will live by the water, travel often, learn languages and music, and create.