Kaylee Umholtz
Haysville,USA
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with extensive expertise in leave management, employee relations, HR operations, and total rewards. Proven success in designing and implementing compensation structures, leading transitions to self-insured benefits, and harmonizing programs across acquisitions. Recognized as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent strategy, rewards programs, and organizational design. Proficient in developing scalable advisory frameworks that leverage data analytics and AI to deliver innovative HR solutions, enhancing employee engagement, retention, and overall business performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGER, HR OUTSOURCING
Lockton Companies
Dallas
06.2025 - Current
- - Lead compensation and benefits strategy, including plan design, vendor management, and compliance.
- - Built compensation frameworks from the ground up, unifying programs post-acquisition.
- - Guided transition planning for self-insured benefits, balancing cost, compliance, and employee needs.
- - Partner with executives on compensation modeling, rewards strategy, and workforce planning.
- - Developed tools and frameworks leveraging Alteryx to deliver data-driven insights to leadership.
- - Oversaw open enrollment and employee communications, enhancing engagement and satisfaction.
- - Directed HR outsourcing operations, driving service delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
SENIOR SPECIALIST, HR OUTSOURCING
Lockton Companies
Dallas
05.2024 - 05.2025
- - Managed benefits and compensation projects, including budgeting, modeling, and plan administration.
- - Delivered executive guidance on compensation competitiveness and regulatory alignment.
- - Led cross-functional training to improve HR knowledge and compliance across teams.
- - Partnered with senior HR leaders on organizational design and policy updates.
SPECIALIST, HR OUTSOURCING
Lockton Companies
Dallas
06.2022 - 05.2024
- - Drove administration of health, wellness, and retirement plans for diverse client groups.
- - Partnered with leaders to evaluate total rewards competitiveness and develop retention strategies.
- - Spearheaded benefits communications and open enrollment processes, improving efficiency and employee experience.
- - Conducted HR process audits and implemented improvements for compliance and scalability.
BENEFITS SUPERVISOR, HR OUTSOURCING
InfoSync Services
Wichita
09.2021 - 05.2022
- - Supervised team of benefits professionals, mentoring and coaching staff for improved client delivery.
- - Oversaw compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance and market alignment.
- - Streamlined benefits verification and administration protocols, improving accuracy and turnaround.
SENIOR BENEFITS SPECIALIST, HR OUTSOURCING
InfoSync Services
Wichita
11.2020 - 08.2021
- - Administered complex benefits and compensation programs across multiple clients.
- - Conducted annual compensation planning, salary benchmarking, and benefits enrollment.
- - Managed ACA reporting (1095 filings) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- - Partnered with vendors and carriers to optimize plan performance and resolve escalated issues.
BENEFITS SPECIALIST I,II,III
InfoSync Services
Wichita
09.2018 - 10.2020
- - Managed annual ACA filings and open enrollment processes.
- - Supported compensation planning initiatives and total rewards communications.
- - Improved employee experience through streamlined benefits processes and compliance oversight.
VERIFICATION SPECIALIST
InfoSync Services
Wichita
03.2018 - 08.2018
- - Conducted employment verifications and improved HR data maintenance processes.
- - Processed high-volume verification requests with accuracy and efficiency.
RETAILS LEAD/CASHIER/CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Kmart, Sears, Stein Mart
Wichita
09.2014 - 08.2018
- - Supervised store operations, including opening/closing, inventory, and customer support.
- - Trained and supported team members, contributing to a collaborative work environment.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Wichita State
Wichita07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Wichita State
Wichita05.2021
Skills
- Compensation Strategy & Design
- Benefits Administration (Self-Insured & Insured)
- Executive & Leadership Coaching
- Total Rewards Unification
- Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Vendor & Broker Management
- HR Analytics & AI (Alteryx)
- Organizational Design & Change Management
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Advisory Services & Innovation Leadership
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Human resources operations
Accomplishments
Spearheaded the implementation of Alteryx for HR Operations, ensuring a smooth transition and integration of processes.
Provided expert consulting services to a startup organization, focusing on optimizing all HR operations.
Developed and executed strategies that enhanced efficiency, data management, and reporting capabilities within HR functions.
Certification
- SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES – (SPHR)
- HRCI
- Jan 2025 - Sep 2028
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Enthusiastic reader with a strong interest in HR leadership, talent management, strategy, benefits and compensation, and related topics.
Additional Information
Open to relocation
Timeline
MANAGER, HR OUTSOURCING
Lockton Companies
06.2025 - Current
SENIOR SPECIALIST, HR OUTSOURCING
Lockton Companies
05.2024 - 05.2025
SPECIALIST, HR OUTSOURCING
Lockton Companies
06.2022 - 05.2024
BENEFITS SUPERVISOR, HR OUTSOURCING
InfoSync Services
09.2021 - 05.2022
SENIOR BENEFITS SPECIALIST, HR OUTSOURCING
InfoSync Services
11.2020 - 08.2021
BENEFITS SPECIALIST I,II,III
InfoSync Services
09.2018 - 10.2020
VERIFICATION SPECIALIST
InfoSync Services
03.2018 - 08.2018
RETAILS LEAD/CASHIER/CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Kmart, Sears, Stein Mart
09.2014 - 08.2018
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Wichita State
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Wichita State