About Apollo HR Consulting

Apollo HR Consulting was founded to serve organizations that need experienced HR leadership—not templates or reactive support. We partner with owners and executive teams to deliver risk-aware, real-world guidance for scaling, restructuring, compliance complexity, and strengthening internal leadership.

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Meet The Founder

John Conrad is the Founder and Principal of Apollo HR Consulting, providing executive-level HR leadership to organizations navigating growth, compliance complexity, and high-stakes workforce decisions.

With more than 30 years of experience across manufacturing, security services, healthcare, retail, government, athletics, and both union and non-union environments, John brings deep operational and workforce expertise to every engagement. His background includes collective bargaining, workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, unemployment claims management, and collaboration with legal counsel on NLRB and Department of Labor matters.

A 20-year United States Navy veteran, John is known for his disciplined leadership, steady judgment under pressure, and ability to align people strategy with operational performance. He founded Apollo HR Consulting to deliver experienced, proactive HR leadership that protects enterprise value, strengthens culture, and drives sustainable business success.

What You Can Expect

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Practical partnership

Clear priorities, direct communication, and an operating rhythm that fits your leadership team.

Defensible decisions

Risk-aware guidance, documentation discipline, and steady judgment on high-stakes people issues.

Measurable progress

Actionable plans, accountable execution, and metrics that show what’s improving—and what’s next.

“John is one of the most dynamic HR leaders I have had the pleasure of working with. His deep knowledge of employment law and talent management helps organizations protect their most valuable assets while positioning them to attract and retain top talent. John’s positive spirit and can-do attitude are contagious, and he consistently elevates the teams and organizations around him.”

William Holmes

CEO & President

“I had the pleasure of working alongside John Conrad as an Executive HR leader at Target Corporation. John is an exceptional professional who leads by example, brings thoughtful judgment to complex employee relations matters, and consistently demonstrates integrity and dependability. He is highly respected by colleagues, trusted by his teams, and someone I could always rely on for sound advice. Any organization would be fortunate to have John as a leader.”

Caroline App

Former Executive HR Colleague, Target Corporation

“John is a forward-thinking leader who brings exceptional energy, commitment, and professionalism to every organization he supports. His ability to lead in dynamic environments, coach others effectively, and motivate teams makes a lasting impact. Working with John was an incredibly positive experience, and I highly recommend him to any organization seeking strong, principled leadership.”

Colleen Freeman

Senior Recruiter, GXO Logistics

Our Mission

Apollo HR Consulting delivers disciplined, executive-level HR leadership to organizations that refuse to leave compliance, culture, and performance to chance. We partner with leadership teams to navigate growth, mitigate risk, and guide complex people decisions with seasoned judgment — protecting what you’ve built while driving sustainable success. Apollo HR brings discipline, integrity, and real-world operational experience to every engagement.

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