Greta C. Kelley
Human Resources
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Results-oriented Human Resources leader with 15+ years of progressive experience optimizing HR operations, talent management, and organizational culture. Skilled in aligning HR strategy with business goals to attract and retain top talent, improve employee engagement, and drive cost-effective outcomes. Recognized as a trusted partner to executive leadership with expertise in change management, workforce planning, conflict resolution, and strategic negotiation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Human Resources Operations
SPELMAN COLLEGE
01.2015 - Current
- Lead HR operations across the institution, driving alignment of workforce strategy with organizational objectives.
- Design and implement talent strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent for current and future workforce needs.
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding, managing $200K recruitment budget and vendor contracts.
- Partner with executive leadership to shape HR strategy, employee relations, and talent acquisition while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
- Spearhead employee engagement initiatives, culture-building programs, and leadership development efforts.
- Assessed and redefined the current employee culture by focusing on long-term vision, inspiration, and individual employee growth.
- Directed the implementation of HRIS (PeopleAdmin), digital personnel files, and automated background checks, improving efficiency and compliance.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and supervision to HR staff, strengthening team performance and service delivery.
- Collaborated with external partners and agencies to transform HR culture in alignment with Spelman’s long-term strategic plan.
- Key Achievements:
- Reduced recruiting time-to-fill by 25% through process optimization.
- Increased employee culture and engagement by 40% via digitized HR systems and workplace redesign.
- Successfully implemented cost-saving measures, achieving a 25% reduction in HR operating costs.
- Designed and implemented employee relations programs to improve morale and retention.
Manager of Human Resources
SPELMAN COLLEGE
01.2013 - 01.2015
Recruitment Manager
SPELMAN COLLEGE
01.2006 - 01.2013
Education
Advanced Human Resources Certification -
Keller Graduate School of Management
M.A. - Adult & Continuing Education
University of Oklahoma
B.S. - Accounting
Grambling State University
Skills
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Workforce & Strategic Planning
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Organizational Culture & Design
- Change Management & Transformation
- Leadership Coaching & Development
- Executive Collaboration & Strategic Partnership
- Employee Engagement & Relations
- Budget & Vendor Management
Accomplishments
- Mission-Aligned People & Culture – Co-led transformation of HR from transactional to strategic function, directly contributing to Spelman’s institutional success and strategic goals. Championed a workplace culture that enhanced talent attraction, engagement, and performance.
- Strategic Change Architect – Co-led institution-wide workforce redesign impacting 860 employees; digitized personnel files, improving efficiency and engagement (+25%) while reducing costs (–20%). Co-authored long-term HR strategy focused on leadership development and retention.
- Executive Partnership – Collaborated with senior leaders on organizational restructuring, workforce development, and budget optimization; facilitated SWOT analysis to guide decision-making.
- Implemented all modules of PeopleAdmin and digitized Personnel Files
- Reduced recruiting time-to-fill by 25% through process optimization.
- Increased employee culture and engagement by 40% via digitized HR systems and workplace redesign.
- Successfully implemented cost-saving measures, achieving a 25% reduction in HR operating costs.
- Designed and implemented employee relations programs to improve morale and retention.
NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS
- Mission-Aligned People & Culture – Co-led transformation of HR from transactional to strategic function, directly contributing to Spelman’s institutional success and strategic goals. Championed a workplace culture that enhanced talent attraction, engagement, and performance.
- Strategic Change Architect – Co-led institution-wide workforce redesign impacting 860 employees; digitized personnel files, improving efficiency and engagement (+25%) while reducing costs (–20%). Co-authored long-term HR strategy focused on leadership development and retention.
- Executive Partnership – Collaborated with senior leaders on organizational restructuring, workforce development, and budget optimization; facilitated SWOT analysis to guide decision-making.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Human Resources Operations
SPELMAN COLLEGE
01.2015 - Current
Manager of Human Resources
SPELMAN COLLEGE
01.2013 - 01.2015
Recruitment Manager
SPELMAN COLLEGE
01.2006 - 01.2013
M.A. - Adult & Continuing Education
University of Oklahoma
B.S. - Accounting
Grambling State University
Advanced Human Resources Certification -
Keller Graduate School of Management