Please join us on May 13, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Ivy Tech Community College - Ogle Hall Room 218A
8204 Hwy 311, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Sellersburg, Indiana 

Rawleigh Richardson Sr., Founder/Principal Consultant, HumanKind Consulting LLC
will be presenting "Thriving as an HR of One" 

Brief Presentation Description:

Thriving as an HR‑of‑One is a practical, energizing session designed to support solo HR practitioners who are carrying the full weight of people operations on their own. Drawing on real‑world challenges and HumanKind Consulting’s people‑first frameworks, this presentation explores the top pressures HR‑of‑One leaders face—talent shortages, compliance overload, limited capacity, limited technology, and culture fatigue.

Participants learn how to build their HR Board of Directors (their “HR Tribe”), leverage local SHRM chapters for community and legal insight, and use AI as a strategic tool with essential human oversight. The session also introduces the H.U.M.A.N.™ Leadership Model and K.I.N.D.™ Workflow, two practical frameworks that simplify HR work while keeping people at the center. Through a hands-on simulation challenge, attendees practice applying free resources, ethical AI use, and peer collaboration to real HR scenarios.

This presentation equips HR-of-One professionals with clarity, confidence, and community—empowering them to build sustainable systems, reduce burnout, and lead with humanity.

Rawleigh Richardson, Sr., PHR, SHRM-CP, MHRM
Founder/Principal Consultant at HumanKind Consulting LLC

 Rawleigh Richardson is the Founder and Principal Consultant of HumanKind Consulting, a strategic HR and leadership development firm dedicated to helping organizations build cultures where people feel valued, supported, and equipped to thrive. With more than two decades of executive HR leadership experience across healthcare, retail, nonprofit, and corporate environments, Rawleigh is known for bringing clarity, courage, and humanity to the most complex people challenges.

A seasoned facilitator, educator, and executive coach, Rawleigh has guided leaders at every level—from frontline supervisors to executives—through organizational change, culture transformation, and leadership growth. He is the creator of the H.U.M.A.N.™ and K.I.N.D.™ leadership frameworks, two practical, values‑driven models that help leaders strengthen accountability, communication, and trust in their teams.

Rawleigh’s speaking style is warm, engaging, and grounded in real‑world experience. He blends strategic insight with relatable storytelling, making his sessions both energizing and immediately actionable. Whether he is teaching ethical leadership, navigating employee relations, or helping organizations embrace AI as a modern leadership competency, Rawleigh is known for creating inclusive spaces where participants feel seen, challenged, and inspired.

His background includes leading HR strategy for a $1.3B, 600‑site division during a major restructuring; serving as an adjunct instructor in HR and professional development; and supporting nonprofits, small businesses, and civic organizations nationwide through HumanKind Consulting. Rawleigh is also a Kentucky Colonel and a recipient of the State Service Award for his contributions to youth and community development.

Today, Rawleigh partners with organizations seeking a thoughtful, strategic, and human‑centered voice on leadership, culture, and the future of work. His mission is simple: to help leaders lead with more humanity, more clarity, and more courage—because people deserve nothing less.

This meeting is pre-approved for 1.25 SHRM Certification Credits. 

The SISHRM Chapter would like to thank our PLATINUM SPONSORS for their support in 2026!