Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to large employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner. Well-qualified HR leader skilled in managing employees, associates and day-to-day department operations with decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver and persuasive communicator with open and authoritative style.
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KELLI STOWE
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Gale Healthcare Solutions/Total Personnel Services
Human Resources Business Partner
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Supported employee population of 10k+.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Impacted enterprise performance via organizational transformation, enhanced personnel engagement and effective alignment of HR strategy with business goals
- Applied facts and analytics to understand trends and develop solutions to positively impact organization
Cliantha Research
Human Resources Manager
03.2019 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Performed Operational duties such as: Protocol creations, direct management of research staff, maintain budget, and oversaw the process of clinical research trials.
Parker Hannifin
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
01.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Planned, developed and implemented a variety of human resource functions to support the attainment of the facility/department goals and objectives
- Assisted in the resolution of human resource issues and promoted enhanced organizational efficiency, communication and understanding
- Recruited, hired and developed hourly and salaried personnel
- Directed the administration of workers’ compensation, wage and salary, benefits, 401(k) and pension plans
- Directed compliance with regulatory agencies, i.e.: OSHA, EEOC
- Developed and maintained equal employment opportunity programs, including affirmative action and glass ceiling planning and administration
- Facilitated group processes and enabled and encouraged employee involvement, problem solving, targets and best practice concepts
- Prepared and managed departmental budget
- Conducted annual ethics, health care, safety or other training meetings as required
Newell Brands
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
07.2016 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Served as strategic HR Business Partner to the all levels of the organization
- Served as internal consultant and provided coaching, talent development, change management, performance management, and developed initiatives for designated business segments
- Supported Newell’s North American Customer and Consumer Contact Centers, including Canadian office and Domestic Operations within the Writing Segment
- Partnered with Customer Service (CS) leaders to attain world class ‘cost-to-serve’ benchmark amongst CPG firms
- Re-organized CS roles concurrently with implementation of new customer CS interface tools and consolidated roles performing duplicate and non-value-added activities
- Managed facility ramp up including over 500 contract workers and internal staffing agencies
- Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
- Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs
- Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues
- Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Plycem, USA LLC
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
02.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Directed all HR functions for the Roaring River facility including: talent acquisition of all position levels, Local, State, and
- Liaison between Corporate HR, Operations, Finance and plant leadership team on processes, initiatives, and policies
- Served on the senior plant leadership team and provide strategic HR support and guidance through constant counseling, coaching, training, and communication
- Created change management initiatives that increased employee morale by at least 60%
- Generated and implemented monthly safety initiatives to improve OSHA DART incident rate and decrease WC claims
- Managed company’s FLSA, FMLA, AA, STD/LTD, Workers Compensation programs
- Led the Safety Steering Committee/Plycem Safety University
- Enriched Performance Evaluation Method to increase employee engagement
- Improved recruitment methods to increase diversity and inclusion
Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
HR AND COMPLIANCE GENERALIST (BUSINESS PARTNER)
01.2013 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Launched and managed the agency’s first HR Department
- Developed HR policies and internal controls to minimize organizational risk from unethical and non-compliant practices
- Developed and executed HR Strategy in alignment with the overall business objectives
- Appointed as Compliance Officer for agency’s DBE, EEO, AA, Drug and Alcohol, and Title VI programs
- Collaborated with DOT, FTA, OFCCP and other federal agencies
- Strategic contributor to organizational decision making regarding fiscal, operations, human capital, and technological areas
- Managed agency RIF of over 50% of its workforce and decreased potential unemployment claims by 75%
- Designed and administered appropriate employee training and development programs to build a positive company culture
- Piloted a company-wide salary survey that led to the implementation of a competitive salary structure
- Evaluated RFPs, RFQs, bids, and contracts for HR and Operational projects and initiatives
- Negotiated rates/fees that created thousands of dollars of cost savings
- Served as a consultant to the Board of Trustees and small business owners
Debbie’s Staffing Services
RECRUITER
08.2011 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Began as on-site supervisor directly managing temporary employees in multi-site client locations
- Moved to the corporate office to assist with recruiting, screening, and placing temporary employees with clients
- Managed a daily workload of 10+ associate interviews, onboarding orientations, and client relationship check-ins
- Directly managed over 200+ employees at any given time
- Served as liaison between Debbie’s Staffing corporate management team, temporary workers, and Clients
- Trained and mentored new staffing coordinators and on-site supervisors
- Restructured onboarding program that resulted in a 100% show up rate
Metro Nursing, Inc
HR BUSINESS
02.2008 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Updated company’s existing Personnel Department to include modern HR policies and practices
- Subject Matter Expert to agency owner and Director of Nursing
- Created and distributed office and field forms to increase efficiency
- Researched and advised management on brand management issues
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Developed competency-based interview process to ensure top talent selection
- Created and distributed office and field forms that increase efficiency by 30%
- Developed and implemented new marketing strategies that increased patient roster by 20%
- Devised new policies and procedures that reduced employee turnover by 35%
Education
Capella UniversityRemote
MS from Industrial/Organizational Psychology
05.2025
University Overview
Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NC
BS from Community and Justice Studies
12.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Leadership Development
- Project Management
- Cross-cultural communications
- Integrating policies
- Managing employee relations
- Vendor Management
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Succession planning
- Equal opportunities facilitation
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Gale Healthcare Solutions/Total Personnel Services
04.2022 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Cliantha Research
03.2019 - 04.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
10.2018 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Parker Hannifin
01.2018 - 09.2018
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Newell Brands
07.2016 - 10.2017
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Plycem, USA LLC
02.2015 - 07.2016
HR AND COMPLIANCE GENERALIST (BUSINESS PARTNER)
Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
01.2013 - 03.2015
RECRUITER
Debbie’s Staffing Services
08.2011 - 10.2012
HR BUSINESS
Metro Nursing, Inc
02.2008 - 05.2011
Capella University
MS from Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Guilford College
BS from Community and Justice Studies
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
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