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Kelli Gardner

Ashland,MT

Summary

Talented Human Resources Director offering six years of experience in human resources. Natural leader, decision maker and problem solver who takes into consideration ethical standards of the organization. Effective and calm communicator while working in a demanding environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Director

St. Labre Indian School
07.2020 - Current
  • Formulate and implement employee policies and procedures consistent with Roman Catholic Church and applicable local, state and federal laws for organization of approximately 250 employees.
  • Maintain organizational compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established company standards.
  • Establish and administer wage and salary structure, compensation, and job performance programs for approximately 100 positions and 250 employees.
  • Address and respond to employee conflicts and grievances with appropriate urgency, following company procedures.
  • Investigate and process employee claims on issues and harassment.
  • Direct hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Conduct exit interviews to better understand reasons employees are leaving organization.
  • Participate at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
  • Manage HR and Safety & Security staff in completion of tasks and organizational initiatives.

HR Manager/Interim HR Director

St. Labre Indian School
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Worked closely with HR Generalist and hiring supervisors to screen applications, conduct interviews and hiring.
  • Assured all pre-employment documentation including background checks, employment references, and Safe Environment training completed prior to employment.
  • Assisted with new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
  • Identified employee training opportunities for staff and supervisors.

Executive Assistant to Executive Director

St. Labre Indian School
07.2012 - 07.2017
  • Assisted Executive Director with organizational duties, daily responsibilities and scheduling.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Organized and coordinated regular department director meetings, meetings of Board of Directors and educational sessions.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for organizational Board of Directors.
  • Supervise general office staff such as receptionist, mail messenger, museum/gift shop attendants and tour guides.

Accounts Payable Clerk

St. Labre Indian School
11.2008 - 07.2012
  • Reviewed and processed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Applied expense codes to invoices, files and receipts for organization.
  • Worked with auditors to provide accurate financial statements and records for organization.
  • Cross-trained as back-up payroll clerk to fill in when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Financial Management

National American University
Rapid City, SD
08.2002

Skills

  • Leadership - led organization whose mission is to provide education to Native American children, and to obtain self-sufficiency
  • Collaboration and Guidance - assist organizational leadership in carrying out responsibilities through fair and equitable procedures
  • Communication - able to interact effectively and professionally in both verbal and written communication
  • Investigations - assist and conduct thorough investigation and research of employee claims and/or concerns, and how to move forward in best interest of organization
  • Customer service - provide assistance to organizational leadership, current and past employees

Certification

  • SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
  • PHR - Professional in Human Resources

References

REFERENCES


Leland Stocker

Director of Schools

St. Labre Indian School

406-579-4345


Steve Ewing

Middle School Principal

St. Labre Indian School

406-740-0425


Bethany Powers Williamson

HR Consultant

Associated Employers

404-797-4804


Laura Bender

Life Coach

Bodies by Bender

406-546-7716

Timeline

Human Resources Director

St. Labre Indian School
07.2020 - Current

HR Manager/Interim HR Director

St. Labre Indian School
08.2017 - 06.2020

Executive Assistant to Executive Director

St. Labre Indian School
07.2012 - 07.2017

Accounts Payable Clerk

St. Labre Indian School
11.2008 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Financial Management

National American University

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