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Kelli Inman MBA, MSHR

Summary

Strategic People Partner focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance while operating with a strong sense of urgency. Thrives on coaching leaders to exceed team performance standards with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as an indispensable partner.


Work History

Senior HR Business Partner

Cloudinary
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided strategic HR support and coaching to assigned groups: CRO, Customer Success, and Marketing (average of 140 employees and 35 managers)
  • Partnered with CRO, CS, and Marketing Leaders to implement new leveling framework. Defined & assigned levels, led cross-team calibrations, delivered training to managers and ICs, and developed communication plan.
  • Advised Executives on organizational development within their function: restructuring, succession planning, provided data to evaluate effectiveness and adjust strategy.
  • Led workplace investigations in the US, UK, and Singapore with no adverse legal actions. Partnered with local attorneys, documented procedures, and trained Global HRBP team.
  • Identified development needs and suggested strategies for continual improvements. Worked closely with L&D to provide, recommend, and facilitate training; partnered with Senior Leaders to execute and adapt strategy as necessary.
  • Trained People Managers on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals: management of low performers, retention of high performers, stay interview questions, skip level conversations, effective feedback.
  • Facilitated team-building workshops, roundtable feedback and peer-learning development sessions: StrengthsFinder, DiSC, Effective Feedback Skills, Building Relationships and Trust workshops, Pulse survey roundtables, Global HRBP feedback analysis.
  • Collaborated with HR COEs to develop and implement human resources systems and processes: FMLA, parental leave, reasonable accommodation, global travel, compensation & benefits philosophy, analytics dashboards, quarterly skill-building sessions, and employee engagement initiatives.

Director of Human Resources

Quantifind
08.2019 - Current
  • As department of one: managed HR budget, performance management, training and development, employee relations, immigration, compensation and benefits, employee handbook and policy structure, risk and compliance, succession planning, talent management, change management, and physical office management for approximately 50 employees.
  • Implemented compensation and benefits philosophy. Assessed and aligned compensation packages using Radford and Option Impact. Partnered with CFO & Executive Team to create new salary and equity bands.
  • Retained 90% of workforce from 2020-2022, without layoffs. Developed career path and succession plans (Data Science Team). Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
  • Accelerated time to hire by 25% using Greenhouse automation tools and system integrations with 3rd party recruiting tools.
  • Ensured zero adverse legal actions with 100% federal and state legal compliance. Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements. Investigated and resolved all internal investigations.
  • Represented HR in extended executive meetings. Defined, communicated, and executed HR strategy to ensure alignment with other organizational goals.
  • Implemented remote/hybrid working environment across U.S. Researched office space, negotiated contracts, and coordinated physical move of corporate office during COVID-19.

Senior HRBP/HR Business Partner

Big Switch Networks (acquired By Arista)
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Directed operational functions of Human Resources/Recruiting team. Approximately 3-4 direct reports during tenure with oversight of approximately 300 employees and global contractors.
  • Managed 15% reduction in workforce prior to acquisition. Partnered with Executive Team, Legal, Operations, Facilities, and Payroll.
  • Ensured zero adverse legal actions during tenure. Advised Senior Leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps and facilitated mediation with employees.
  • Established company-wide leveling structure and compensation philosophy using Radford. Partnered with People Managers to define levels and led cross-functional calibrations.
  • Led implementation of ADP (HR, Benefits, and Performance). Managed integrations between ADP, Jobvite, eVerify, Voya, and benefit carriers. Utilized external tools to automate program operations and ensure user-friendly self-service within HR systems.
  • Managed immigration process, including 45-50 active visa applications at a given time. Acted as liaison between company and outside legal and professional resources to ensure that all work visa applications are processed in timely manner.

HR Programs Manager

Upwork
05.2014 - 04.2016
  • Owned candidate and new hire experience program from initial candidate interaction through first 30 days of onboarding, which included coordinating a 2-day boot camp for new employees.
  • Led Employer Branding initiatives, which included Glassdoor campaign, The Muse profile, and Linkedin.
  • Implemented Jobvite and Namely: ATS, HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits systems.
  • Developed Data Science internship program through partnership with Stanford Computer Forum.
  • Launched and developed company's first intranet, using Jostle.
  • Developed, analyzed, and reported on recruiting metrics to leadership team on a weekly basis.
  • Maintained headcount, termination, and salary reports to report to leadership team and Board of Directors.

Education

MS - Human Resource Management, Human Resource Organization & Development

Strayer University
Washington, DC

MBA - Business Administration, Marketing

Strayer University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Group Facilitation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Talent Management
  • Organization Design
  • Succession Planning
  • Learning & Development
  • Workplace Investigations
  • HRIS & ATS Technologies
  • Workforce Trends and Analysis
  • Performance Management & Coaching

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