Arrow Security is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristen Hildebrant as the company’s chief human resources officer, where she will oversee all aspects of Arrow’s human resources strategy.
Hildebrant has more than 20 years of extensive experience with implementing strategic human capital solutions aimed at meeting and achieving organizational business objectives. She has a proven track record of creating a rewaridng, engaging, and inclusive workplace.
Hildebrant joined Arrow Security in September 2023 and immediately became instrumental in assessing the organizational needs of the company and establishing productive relationships. She supports an employee population of more than 5,000 by leading efforts to design the formal infrastructure for all core human capital functions, including talent acquisition and development, compensation design, compliance, culture enhancement, employee engagement, organizational growth, and transformation.
Hildebrant has been shaping Arrow’s people strategy, fostering a strong company culutre, and leading key HR initiatives, including but not limited to hiring the right talent at both enterprise-wide and local branch levels, forging relationships with SEIU 32BJ Union leadership, creating an HR dashboard designed to capture critical human capital analytics, and establishing a learning and organizational development department and function. Hildebrant utilizes her employment law expertise and experience to navigate complex employee relations and legal matters.
All of Hildebrant’s initiatives have contributed to Arrow’s growth and success, and her leadership, vision, and dedication to the company’s employees have made an immediate and lasting impact. Hildebrant drives organizational transformation to support Arrow’s “We Care” culture and growth objectives while fueling engagement and retention. Hildebrant celebrates the hard work and dedication of the company’s employees and officers, focusing on professionalism, respect, opportunity, teamwork, equality, commitment, and trust (PROTECT) in everything they do, whether working together in the office, in the field, or in dealings with clients and each other. As a senior executive, Hildebrant reflects Arrow’s commitment to fostering a supportive and appreciative workplace, where all team members’ contributions are valued and recognized.
Prior to joining Arrow, Hildebrant worked for Cisive, formerly CARCO Group, Inc., for more than 10 years, beginning as a senior director of people and culture for seven years before being promoted to vice president of global people and culture. Hildebrant created and managed a structured HR department of 16 team members to support 1,100 employees located in the U.S. and APAC and led all areas of HR. Hildebrant has also served as an independent consultant and recruiter for Arrow Electronics through Adecco General Staffing and direct of human resources for AutoOne Insurance.
Hildebrant is completing her CHRO program through Wharton Executive Education at University of Pennsylvania, and holds a M.J. in labor and employment law from Tulance University and an MBA in management and leadership concentration from Dowling College. Her B.S. in professional and liberal studies is also from Dowling.
“Since joining Arrow Secuity, Kristen has been instrumental in assessing the organizational needs of the company and contributing to the company’s recent growth,” says AJ Caro, CEO of Arrow Security. “She is shaping our people strategy and fostering a strong company culture, positioning us for continued success. We look forward to seeing her continue to drive innovation in this new role and further build a workplace for Arrow employees to thrive.”
