About the Firm
20+ years of enterprise HR leadership.
Now available to every organization that needs it.
The Firm
Calderwyn Advisory Group was founded on a straightforward premise: executive-level HR counsel should not be reserved for organizations large enough to employ a full-time Chief Human Resources Officer.
We sit at the intersection where leadership, law, and organizational risk converge — the space where the decisions made in conference rooms and boardrooms carry real legal, reputational, and human consequences. Our principal advisor has spent two decades inside those rooms, advising CEOs, boards, and executive teams on the decisions that matter most.
We do not offer generic frameworks or templated solutions. We bring experienced judgment to the specific facts in front of us, with the discretion that sensitive matters require and the rigor that high-stakes situations demand.
Career experience spanning complex, multi-state organizations.
Leadership
The Principal Advisor
Kristie Jimenez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH, ACC
Founder & Principal Advisor, Calderwyn Advisory Group
"Experienced judgment is most valuable when the facts are complex, the stakes are high, and the decision must withstand scrutiny."
Kristie Jimenez is a Senior HR Executive with more than two decades of experience leading human resources, legal compliance, and workplace investigations for large, complex organizations. Her background spans employment law compliance, executive and board advisory, workplace investigations, HR risk management, and organizational strategy — bringing the kind of measured institutional judgment that consequential decisions demand.
Before founding Calderwyn, Kristie served as a senior HR executive for a national nonprofit with more than 7,500 employees across 12 states, overseeing all aspects of HR operations, employee relations, workplace investigations, employment law compliance, and organizational risk. She personally managed hundreds of employment matters and litigation files, directed EEOC and Department of Labor responses, led government audits, and advised executive leadership and board members on workforce risk and governance matters at the highest organizational level.
Her enterprise experience spans the full spectrum of organizational complexity: she led a major HRIS migration (Ceridian to UKG), designed and implemented an enterprise-wide succession planning program, founded a DEI governance initiative, led union avoidance and decertification strategy, and built the HR infrastructure that enabled a multi-state organization to operate with compliance and confidence. Her career also includes senior HR leadership in energy and oilfield services, transportation and logistics, and other industries — giving her a cross-sector perspective that few advisors can match.
She founded Calderwyn Advisory Group to make that depth of experience available to every organization that needs it — without the cost of a full-time executive hire. The clients she serves include CEOs, founders, boards of directors, general counsel, executive directors, and senior HR leaders across nonprofits, healthcare organizations, private companies, and multi-state employers.
Professional Credentials
- SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources
- SHRM-SCP Society for Human Resource Management — Senior Certified Professional
- AWI-CH Association of Workplace Investigators — Certificate Holder
- ACC Associate Certified Coach — International Coaching Federation
Areas of Expertise
Organizations She Advises
CEOs & Founders · Boards of Directors · General Counsel & Legal Teams · Executive Directors · Senior HR Leaders · National Nonprofits · Healthcare Organizations · Multi-State Employers · Private Companies & Growing Organizations
Why Organizations Engage Calderwyn
Organizations come to Calderwyn when the situation is sensitive, the stakes are high, and the margin for error is zero. They need an advisor who has handled matters like theirs before — who will ask the right questions, deliver an honest assessment, and stand behind every recommendation with 20 years of professional credibility.
Calderwyn Advisory Group maintains professional liability insurance appropriate to its advisory services, including Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) and General Liability coverage.
That is what Calderwyn delivers.
Track Record
Representative Experience
The following reflects the types of matters Calderwyn's principal advisor has managed throughout her career. All descriptions are anonymized. Client identities are strictly confidential.
Executive Misconduct Investigation
Led an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct against a C-suite executive at a multi-state nonprofit. Conducted structured witness interviews, preserved documentary evidence, and delivered a defensible written findings report to the board. Matter resolved without litigation.
Multi-State Employment Matter
Managed a complex multi-state employment dispute involving overlapping state law requirements across several jurisdictions. Coordinated with outside counsel, prepared documentation strategy, and advised executive leadership through a negotiated resolution.
Board-Level HR Advisory
Provided ongoing advisory support to a board of directors navigating sensitive leadership transition and governance risk. Delivered confidential counsel on executive separation, succession planning, and organizational stability during a period of institutional transition.
EEOC Charge Response
Directed the organizational response to multiple EEOC charges including position statement preparation, document retention, and coordination with employment defense counsel. Charges resolved without adverse findings.
Organizational Restructuring
Advised a large employer through a significant workforce reduction and departmental reorganization. Managed legal risk analysis, severance structuring, WARN Act assessment, manager communications, and outplacement coordination across multiple locations.
Compliance Crisis Response
Engaged by an organization facing a state regulatory audit and simultaneous employee relations crisis. Stabilized the situation, coordinated with legal counsel, implemented remediation measures, and prepared leadership for regulatory interviews. Audit closed without penalty.
Representative experience descriptions are anonymized and generalized. They do not represent specific clients or guarantee similar outcomes. See our Disclaimer for full details.
Working Together
How Engagements Work
Calderwyn structures engagements to match the nature of your situation — whether you need immediate support, ongoing leadership, or strategic counsel.
Project Engagements
Defined-scope work with a clear deliverable and timeline. Ideal for urgent or time-sensitive needs.
- Workplace Investigations Independent investigation of misconduct allegations, harassment complaints, or policy violations. Structured process, documented findings, defensible outcomes.
- HR Risk Assessment Comprehensive evaluation of HR practices, employment compliance, and organizational risk — with a clear written findings report and prioritized recommendations.
- Compliance Reviews & Policy Development Audit of employment policies, handbooks, and HR practices against current law. Policy drafting and implementation support.
- EEOC & Agency Response Support for organizations navigating charge responses, position statements, and government audits in coordination with outside counsel.
Fractional CHRO
Ongoing executive HR leadership on a retained basis. Calderwyn serves as your senior HR partner — without the cost of a full-time hire.
- Ongoing Executive HR Leadership Monthly retainer engagement. Strategic HR guidance, employee relations support, policy oversight, and executive counsel available as your organization needs it.
- HR Department Build-Out For organizations establishing or restructuring HR infrastructure — systems, processes, policies, and team development.
- Interim CHRO Coverage Bridge coverage during leadership transitions. Maintains HR continuity while a permanent hire is recruited or a transition is completed.
Executive Advisory
Confidential counsel for executives and boards navigating sensitive decisions where independent, experienced perspective is essential.
- Confidential CEO & Board Counsel Direct advisory relationship with senior leadership. Strategic guidance on workforce risk, executive transitions, governance matters, and high-stakes personnel decisions.
- Executive Coaching Structured coaching engagements for executives navigating leadership challenges, career transitions, or performance development. ICF-credentialed (ACC).
Not sure which engagement type fits your situation? Submit a confidential inquiry and we will discuss the right approach for your needs.
Who We Serve
Organizations that need
counsel, not just advice.
Executives & Senior HR Leaders
CEOs, founders, and CHROs navigating complex personnel decisions, investigations, or organizational transformation that requires experienced outside counsel.
Boards & Directors
Governance bodies requiring independent advisory support on sensitive matters, compliance obligations, and leadership decisions at the highest organizational level.
General Counsel & Legal Teams
Legal advisors who need an experienced HR and organizational expert to support investigations, advise on people-related risk, or assist with litigation strategy.
Nonprofits, Healthcare & Growth Organizations
Mission-driven and scaling organizations — including national nonprofits, healthcare entities, and multi-state employers — that need senior HR expertise without a full-time executive hire.