About Natalie Kroll
Natalie Kroll is an AI-driven HR leader and certified People Operations strategist with 15+ years of experience building and scaling HR functions for high-growth SaaS, biotech, and technology companies. She combines deep expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and compliance with an innovative approach to AI-powered HR transformation.
Served as Head of People at Databook, Inc., Natalie has led initiatives that produced measurable business impact, including a 60% improvement in performance efficiency, a 40% reduction in delivery roadblocks, and a 25% decrease in attrition rates. Her leadership has been instrumental in aligning HR strategy with organizational growth, enabling executives to focus less on administration and more on culture, coaching, and long-term success.
Natalie’s signature framework, People Science, integrates behavioral insights, predictive analytics, and agentic AI platforms to elevate employee experience and unlock workforce potential. Through pioneering projects like Performance Review Coach and HR Buddy, she has shown how AI can streamline HR support, provide employees with instant access to accurate answers, and give leaders more bandwidth to focus on strategy and inclusion.
Her career journey includes senior roles at Mantra Bio, Bluescape, and Strands, where she built HR operations from the ground up, launched scalable policies, and consistently improved engagement across diverse, global teams.
A PHR-certified professional with advanced training in Mediation & Conflict Resolution, Natalie is recognized for combining technical knowledge with empathy, inclusivity, and a people-first mindset. She is also a sought-after thought leader on AI in HR, sharing insights on how innovation can be deployed responsibly with compliance, transparency, and data protection at its core.
Beyond her professional achievements, Natalie is a strong advocate for wellness, family, and balance.
She lives in the Bay Area, where she enjoys hiking, surfing with her son, and staying active through pickleball and fitness. She brings the same passion for health, growth, and intentional living to her personal life as she does to shaping the future of work.