Executive Director

• Dec 2022 - Present

Vice President, Human Insights and HCM Advisory

• Feb 2021 - Present

Jarik Conrad, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, leads the Human Insights and HCM Advisory team at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). In this capacity, Dr. Conrad helps organizations stay abreast of the latest workforce trends and innovative approaches to people management. Immediately prior to joining UKG, Dr. Conrad led The Conrad Consulting Group, where he served as an executive coach, facilitator, and management consultant. He has held human resources leadership roles in the private, public and non-profit… Show more Jarik Conrad, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, leads the Human Insights and HCM Advisory team at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). In this capacity, Dr. Conrad helps organizations stay abreast of the latest workforce trends and innovative approaches to people management. Immediately prior to joining UKG, Dr. Conrad led The Conrad Consulting Group, where he served as an executive coach, facilitator, and management consultant. He has held human resources leadership roles in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at Jacksonville University, has taught continuing education classes at the University of North Florida, and has served as an external faculty member and research collaborator at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Conrad earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, two master’s degrees from Cornell University, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of North Florida. He holds certifications in intercultural sensitivity, based nutrition, personal training and weight management. He is also a certified expert in emotional intelligence and sits on the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations (CREIO). He is an award-winning author and sought-after speaker in the areas of leadership, health & wellness, emotional intelligence (EI), and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB). He is also the author of the best-selling book, The Fragile Mind, and will be publishing his next book, In Search of Humanity, later this year. Show less Jarik Conrad, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, leads the Human Insights and HCM Advisory team at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). In this capacity, Dr. Conrad helps organizations stay abreast of the latest workforce trends and innovative approaches to people management. Immediately prior to joining UKG, Dr. Conrad led The Conrad Consulting Group, where he served as an executive coach, facilitator, and management consultant. He has held human resources leadership roles in the private, public and non-profit… Show more Jarik Conrad, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, leads the Human Insights and HCM Advisory team at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). In this capacity, Dr. Conrad helps organizations stay abreast of the latest workforce trends and innovative approaches to people management. Immediately prior to joining UKG, Dr. Conrad led The Conrad Consulting Group, where he served as an executive coach, facilitator, and management consultant. He has held human resources leadership roles in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at Jacksonville University, has taught continuing education classes at the University of North Florida, and has served as an external faculty member and research collaborator at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Conrad earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, two master’s degrees from Cornell University, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of North Florida. He holds certifications in intercultural sensitivity, based nutrition, personal training and weight management. He is also a certified expert in emotional intelligence and sits on the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations (CREIO). He is an award-winning author and sought-after speaker in the areas of leadership, health & wellness, emotional intelligence (EI), and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB). He is also the author of the best-selling book, The Fragile Mind, and will be publishing his next book, In Search of Humanity, later this year. Show less

Featured Training Expert, The Leadership Journey for Supervisors & Managers

• Feb 2011 - Present

Selected from 700 of the nation’s top business speakers, authors and trainers to be the featured leadership and emotional intelligence expert in The Leadership Journey. This leadership training program for supervisors and managers has delivered lasting behavior change in over 1000 organizations. Skills I teach include resiliency, boosting team productivity, and managing emotions. Selected from 700 of the nation’s top business speakers, authors and trainers to be the featured leadership and emotional intelligence expert in The Leadership Journey. This leadership training program for supervisors and managers has delivered lasting behavior change in over 1000 organizations. Skills I teach include resiliency, boosting team productivity, and managing emotions.