Leadership
Leadership Built on Experience
NorthStar is founder-led, bringing senior expertise and direct accountability to every stage of the client engagement, from initial assessment through ongoing delivery.
Ken Adamek
Founder & CEO
With over 25 years at the forefront of HR and global payroll technology and process innovation, Ken Adamek has become one of the industry's most trusted advisors. His expertise spans global payroll, HRIS implementations, and strategic HR transformation.
Throughout his career, Ken has guided Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups through complex payroll and HR technology decisions, consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations and drive measurable business outcomes.
At NorthStar, he brings that experience directly into client engagements, combining strategic guidance with hands-on execution.
Areas of Expertise