Big-firm expertise. Small-firm partnership. Without the big-firm price tag.
Meet our founder & Leadership team
Jackie Kennedy, MHRM, SHRM-SCP - Owner/CEO
Jackie Kennedy, SHRM-SCP, is the Founder and Managing Principal of Synergized HR, where she partners with organizations across the United States to solve complex workforce, compensation, and organizational challenges. With more than 20 years of Human Resources leadership experience, Jackie works directly with executive teams, boards, and operational leadership to build practical HR strategies that support long-term organizational success.
Her expertise includes compensation and classification studies, organizational design, workforce planning, job architecture, compliance strategy, leadership development, and HR transformation initiatives. Jackie is particularly recognized for her ability to assess organizational challenges from both a strategic and operational perspective—developing solutions that improve workforce structure, strengthen internal equity, and create sustainable organizational alignment.
Throughout her career, Jackie has held senior HR leadership roles across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, municipal government, utilities, transportation, and technology environments. This broad industry experience allows her to quickly understand operational realities and deliver recommendations that are not only strategic, but executable within real-world business environments.
As a SHRM-SCP certified professional and U.S. Navy veteran, Jackie brings a disciplined, solution-focused approach to every engagement. Clients value her ability to navigate sensitive workforce issues, communicate effectively with leadership teams, and provide direct, actionable guidance grounded in both experience and operational understanding.
Under Jackie’s leadership, Synergized HR has become known for delivering high-touch consulting support that differs from the traditional large-firm model. Rather than relying on standardized approaches or layered consulting teams, Jackie remains directly involved in client engagements—ensuring organizations receive experienced guidance, responsive support, and customized solutions aligned to their specific goals, workforce challenges, and operational needs.
Chelsea B. - Principal Consultant & Compensation Analyst
Martin J. - HR Consultant – Organizational Support & Implementation
Mark K. - Principal Consultant & Director of Business Development
Chelsea serves as a Principal Consultant at Synergized HR, specializing in compensation analysis, workforce strategy, job architecture, and organizational support initiatives for clients across both public and private sectors. She works closely with organizations to develop practical, data-driven solutions that support workforce alignmen
Chelsea serves as a Principal Consultant at Synergized HR, specializing in compensation analysis, workforce strategy, job architecture, and organizational support initiatives for clients across both public and private sectors. She works closely with organizations to develop practical, data-driven solutions that support workforce alignment, internal equity, and long-term organizational effectiveness.
Chelsea’s experience spans healthcare, workforce development, education, and consulting environments, providing her with a broad understanding of operational and workforce challenges across diverse industries. Her work includes compensation benchmarking, pay equity analysis, salary structure support, job description development, workforce analytics, and organizational documentation.
In addition to compensation and workforce projects, Chelsea supports organizational development initiatives through policy development, compliance support, workforce planning, training coordination, and project implementation. She also contributes to proposal development, market research, and client support initiatives across a wide range of consulting engagements.
Known for her organized and collaborative approach, Chelsea works closely with leadership teams to translate workforce data and operational needs into actionable recommendations. Her ability to bring structure, consistency, and analytical support to complex projects makes her a valuable partner to organizations seeking scalable and sustainable HR solutions.
Chelsea’s approach combines professionalism, responsiveness, and analytical insight to help organizations strengthen operations, support employees, and improve overall workforce effectiveness.
Mark K. - Principal Consultant & Director of Business Development
Martin J. - HR Consultant – Organizational Support & Implementation
Mark K. - Principal Consultant & Director of Business Development
Mark serves as Principal Consultant and Director of Business Development at Synergized HR, where he supports organizational growth initiatives, proposal strategy, workforce consulting projects, and client engagement efforts across both public and private sectors. Working closely with leadership and consulting teams, Mark plays a key role
Mark serves as Principal Consultant and Director of Business Development at Synergized HR, where he supports organizational growth initiatives, proposal strategy, workforce consulting projects, and client engagement efforts across both public and private sectors. Working closely with leadership and consulting teams, Mark plays a key role in helping clients identify practical workforce solutions that align operational needs with long-term organizational goals.
Mark leads the firm’s business development and proposal strategy efforts, including RFP development, competitive positioning, client support, and strategic proposal coordination. His ability to translate complex organizational challenges into clear, structured, and actionable solutions strengthens Synergized HR’s ability to secure and successfully execute high-impact consulting engagements.
With a professional background in construction, manufacturing, and operational environments, Mark brings a practical understanding of workforce dynamics, compliance-driven operations, and frontline organizational challenges. His experience working within highly structured industries allows him to effectively bridge the gap between leadership priorities and day-to-day operational realities, helping organizations implement workforce solutions that are both practical and sustainable.
In addition to business development and proposal leadership, Mark supports consulting engagements involving workforce operations, compliance support, organizational assessments, employee documentation, compensation study support, and project coordination. He is recognized for his collaborative approach, responsiveness, and ability to support fast-moving projects requiring strong organization, adaptability, and attention to detail.
Mark’s approach combines operational awareness, strategic thinking, and relationship-building to help organizations strengthen workforce alignment, improve organizational structure, and support long-term operational effectiveness.
Martin J. - HR Consultant – Organizational Support & Implementation
Martin J. - HR Consultant – Organizational Support & Implementation
Martin J. - HR Consultant – Organizational Support & Implementation
Martin is a dependable HR professional with over 15 years of experience supporting operations, training logistics, and workforce initiatives across fast-paced environments. He is known for his attention to detail, reliability, and ability to translate compliance requirements into practical, real-world applications.
At Synergized HR, Marti
Martin is a dependable HR professional with over 15 years of experience supporting operations, training logistics, and workforce initiatives across fast-paced environments. He is known for his attention to detail, reliability, and ability to translate compliance requirements into practical, real-world applications.
At Synergized HR, Martin plays a key role in supporting project execution, including training documentation, toolkits, and compliance resources for both in-person and virtual programs. He coordinates logistics, tracks data, and ensures seamless communication across project teams—helping deliver organized, efficient, and high-quality outcomes for clients.
Martin’s background includes extensive experience in manufacturing environments, including roles with Molson Coors and Niagara Bottling. In these settings, he supported training initiatives, contributed to production efficiency improvements, and assisted with safety and operational programs.
His hands-on experience and structured approach make him a valuable contributor to projects that require both precision and practical execution.
Our extended team
In addition to our leadership team, Synergized HR is supported by a network of experienced professionals, subject matter experts, project partners, and administrative personnel who contribute to the success of client engagements behind the scenes.
Depending on the scope and needs of a project, our extended team provides support in areas such as compensation analysis, workforce planning, research, training development, project coordination, data collection, administrative operations, and specialized consulting services. This flexible model allows Synergized HR to scale resources appropriately while maintaining the personalized service, responsiveness, and direct client relationships that define our approach.
Together, our team is committed to delivering practical solutions, exceptional service, and measurable results for the organizations we serve.