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KELLY DEACON

KELLY DEACON

HR Manager / HR Business Partner
Fort Wayne,IN
I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars!
Walt Whitman

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Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

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Important To Me

Company Culture

Summary

Collaborative Human Resources professional who partners with intention to help promote an engaged team. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.

Grey-Area Specialist with the ability to discern situations.

Multi-site experience! Union/Non-Union experience! Global & family-owned company experience! DISC: Influencer. Myers Briggs: ENFJ. Insights: Lead with Red & Yellow.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER - REGION

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2023 - 03.2026
  • HR advisor and business partner for multi-sites within line of business
  • Strategic consultant to influence leadership, performance and employee relationships at every level
  • Create a positive culture with engagement, process, and policy creation, as well as support and alignment of business strategies
  • Manage day to day operational HR activities for approximately 200 employees such as but not limited to: Full cycle employment process, employee relations and investigations, HR policy implementation and corporate programs, performance management, workplace compliance

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST II

LEGRAND AVD, INC.
Warsaw, IN
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Liaison between 185 manufacturing facility employees and company directives by seeking out and providing answers relating to policies, practices, or regulations
  • Employee engagement initiatives and team projects, diversity sourcing and other policy and process changes to benefit employees and the company
  • Leave of absence administrator for the USA in business division
  • Onboarding processes, counseling and coaching, investigations
  • HR transactional and strategic tasks in day-to-day operations

LOG SETTLEMENTS/ SAFETY MANAGER & STRATEGIC HR

HOLMES
Columbia City, IN
09.2014 - 02.2022
  • Data entry of logs, standing timber contracts, settlements, bills of lading and invoicing
  • Safety Administration in a Leading Indicator Role- Implementation, training & audit readiness
  • Created employee handbook and applicable workplace policies
  • Compensation trending
  • Investigated and recommended solutions under ADA guidelines

GENERAL MANAGER

CHOICE HOTELS, COMFORT INN
Quincy, IL
06.2010 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for operations, performance targets, guest relations, and overall functionality and guest experience.
  • Front Desk Manager, Night Auditor, and Group Sales
  • Payroll
  • Onboarding, training, and HR projects including EEO claim investigation

PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (CONTRACT)

PEOPLE-LINK TECHNICAL
Columbia City, IN
03.2004 - 06.2010

Part-time work (while working on my college degree)

  • Dana-Coupled Products. Focus areas: FMLA administration and Worker's Compensation and legal compliance.
  • Ivy Tech Community College as the Administrative Assistant for Foundation & Alumni department

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

BREYERS ICE CREAM (UNILEVER) *Formerly KRAFT GENERAL FOODS
Huntington, IN
02.2001 - 03.2004
  • Created/implemented human resources programs and procedures that aligned with company targets/initiatives
  • Administration of compensation programs. annual merit reviews, health, and welfare benefits and coordinated in-service wellness fairs
  • Administered STD and LTD programs
  • FMLA on site specialist
  • Conducted and documented investigations relating to harassment or workplace violence
  • AA/EEO compliance
  • Union/labor relations, including contract and grievance procedures
  • Created reports on HR metrics, headcount
  • Maintained information in the HRIS system
  • Responsible for day-to-day administration of all transactional HR operations
  • Duel role: When Unilever (Good Humor Corp) purchased Kraft General Foods, I accepted a duel role, serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Plant Manager

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Huntington University, Huntington, IN
05-2009

GPA 3.8

Research Project: Excel Program Business Case- "Metrics Tell a Story Training & Development".

Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management

University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
05-2005

GPA 4.0

Agnes Hake Seyfert Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Skills

  • HR Operations - Ensure adherence to company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements Use HR systems and analytics to maintain data accuracy and measure impact
  • Strategic Partnership - Act as a trusted partner to leaders on organizational design, team dynamics, and leadership practices
  • Employee Engagement - Partner with leaders to monitor engagement, retention, and morale; develop action plans to strengthen the employee experience
  • Alignment- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on talent, engagement, and workforce trends
  • Performance - Handle employee relations matters with fairness, confidentiality, and sound judgment Guide leaders through performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes Promote equitable and consistent application of policies and practices

Accomplishments

  • Team Lead- (Addressed work/life balance in Attendance Policy)
  • Talent Acquisition Team- (Diversity Sourcing)
  • Team Lead- Learning and Development (Career and Wellness)
  • Employee Engagement Team (Pulse Survey)

AWARDS/ASSOCIATIONS

  • University of Saint Francis/Busse School of Business Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
  • Agnes Hake Seyfert Memorial Scholarship Recipient
  • Professional Member of SHRM Society of Human Resources Management

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER - REGION - GFL ENVIRONMENTAL
09.2023 - 03.2026
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST II - LEGRAND AVD, INC.
02.2022 - 09.2023
LOG SETTLEMENTS/ SAFETY MANAGER & STRATEGIC HR - HOLMES
09.2014 - 02.2022
GENERAL MANAGER - CHOICE HOTELS, COMFORT INN
06.2010 - 09.2014
PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (CONTRACT) - PEOPLE-LINK TECHNICAL
03.2004 - 06.2010
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - BREYERS ICE CREAM (UNILEVER) *Formerly KRAFT GENERAL FOODS
02.2001 - 03.2004
Huntington University - Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management
University of Saint Francis - Associate of Applied Science, Human Resources Management