In this episode of Who Hired This Person?, host Kaitlyn Randall sits down with Kristie, Human Resources Director at The City of Tomball. With a foundation in law and years of HR leadership in local government, Kristie offers a unique perspective on balancing compliance with compassion, navigating the modern workforce, and supporting leaders to make better hiring decisions.

She shares why today’s candidates value culture and balance just as much as salary, how her legal background shapes her HR approach, and the subtle red and green flags hiring managers often miss. Kristie also opens up about a hiring success story that reshaped her IT department and the one myth about HR she wishes more people understood.

Whether you’re an HR professional, a business leader, or simply curious about how hiring works behind the scenes, Kristie’s insights deliver practical strategies and real-world lessons.

🔹 The New Workforce Mindset: Why younger candidates are prioritizing flexibility, balance, and growth over traditional “long-term job” paths.

🔹 Compliance Meets People-First HR: How Kristie blends legal expertise with empathy to guide fair, effective HR decisions.

🔹 Red Flags in Hiring: Warning signs like short job tenures or sluggish onboarding that managers shouldn’t overlook.

🔹 Green Flags for Success: Traits like responsiveness, genuine communication, and confidence that usually predict a great hire.

🔹 Cultural Fit vs. Skills: Why people skills often matter more than technical qualifications in long-term success.

🔹 The HR Myth: Why HR doesn’t “always side with the employer” and how great HR leaders advocate for both employees and leadership.

✅ Candidates now weigh culture, balance, and growth as much as pay.

✅ HR leaders must walk the tightrope between compliance and compassion.

✅ Hiring red flags often show up before day one—pay attention to them.

✅ People skills and cultural fit often outweigh technical expertise.

✅ HR’s role is not one-sided—it’s about championing employees and supporting leadership.

🔗 Explore career opportunities at The City of Tomball