Meet the Texas HR Team

Managing Director

Kelly Simants, SHRM-SCP

Kelly Simants brings over 25 years of experience in Human Resources. Her clients consistently praise her unique ability to drive business growth while prioritizing the well-being of employees. Kelly's expertise encompasses Executive Recruiting, Training and Development, Talent Management, and Organizational Development. She is known for her positive attitude, results-oriented approach, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Previously, Kelly served as Vice President of Human Resources for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and held significant HR leadership roles at Starbucks, Accenture, WatchGuard Technologies, and HomeStreet Bank. She earned her B.A. in Business Administration with concentrations in HR and Marketing from the University of Washington.

Kelly is also available for public speaking engagements, where she passionately educates organizations and HR professionals on topics such as “Creating & Deploying Flexible Work Options” and “Keeping the Heart in HR: Dealing with Loss & Grief in the Workplace.”

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, traveling, and playing tennis.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Foster School of Business
BA, Business

Affiliations & Certifications

• Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

• SHRM Member

Senior HR consultant

Erin Kaiser, SPHR

Erin Kaiser is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience in driving people operations, creating policies and procedures, navigating complex employee relations challenges, designing benefit plans, and mentoring managers on all HR matters. One of her standout strengths is HR Systems Optimization, where she excels in guiding companies through the assessment, planning, and implementation of HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems. Erin has a remarkable talent for quickly building trust and rapport with clients, vendors, and colleagues and is passionate about helping individuals and companies achieve their full potential.

Erin is known for her ability to swiftly understand a business or industry, conduct thorough HR audits, and develop strategic plans to help clients prioritize and implement top-tier HR programs. Her previous roles include Director of HR for Scout & Cellar, International Human Resources Manager for FXCM Global Services, and various HR Generalist and Benefits Manager positions at major companies.

Outside of work, Erin enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her husband, three kids and two dogs.

Education

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
D'Amore-McKim School of Business
BA, Business

Affiliations & Certifications

• Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Professional of Human Rescources (SPHR)

• CASA of Collin County, Volunteer Advocate

HR consultant

Delilah Balatti

As an accomplished Human Resources professional, Delilah is deeply passionate about cultivating positive workplace cultures and optimizing people operations to ensure both employees and organizations thrive.

Whether navigating the intricacies of local government entities, optimizing people operations in manufacturing, or addressing workforce challenges in the dynamic environments of oil & gas and construction, Delilah consistently develops strategies tailored to the unique needs of diverse organizations.

Education

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY
BA, Organizational Management, Business Adminstration

Affiliations & Certifications

• Fort Worth HR

• Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)