Karol Oxford, SHRM-SCP

Programs & Sponsorships Director

CEO & Founder, Ascending HR Consulting

Strategic, bilingual (English/Spanish) Human Resources Professional and Fractional HR Partner helping businesses rise above their HR challenges. I provide organizations with the expertise of a certified HR leader without the cost of a full-time hire, aligning compliance, culture, and strategy to drive results.

I specialize in talent acquisition, compliance, employee relations, workplace investigations, policy development, and strategic HR consulting. Known for aligning HR initiatives with business goals, I help organizations strengthen culture, engagement, and retention. I partner with senior leadership to design and deliver mandated and specialized trainings, lead complex investigations, manage the ADA interactive process, and implement data-driven workforce strategies across various industries including healthcare, hospitality, finance, manufacturing, agriculture.

Core Competencies:
HR Strategy & Compliance • Fractional HR Solutions • Talent Acquisition & Retention • Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations • ADA Interactive Process & Work Accommodations • DEI & Culture Initiatives • HRIS & ATS Implementation • Mandated HR Training & Workshop Facilitation • Leave & Benefits Administration • Compensation & Pay Equity • Bilingual (Certified): English & Spanish

Certifications & Credentials:
• SHRM-SCP Certified
• SHRM Specialty Credentials: Workplace Investigations, California Employment Law, AI+HI
• SHRM & Psych Hub Workplace Mental Health Ally Certificate