KELLY MORRIS
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with extensive experience in performance management and relationship building, recognized for elevating employee engagement and retention by 15% through strategic initiatives and leadership coaching. Demonstrates a strong ability to craft inclusive work environments while driving organizational change, blending essential hard and soft skills to tackle modern HR challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Manager
WM
Houston, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Investigates complaints of discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees or external sources.
- Interprets and implements human resources policies, procedures, and programs.
- Manages employee relations issues such as grievances, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Provides advice to managers on organizational development matters, including talent management initiatives.
- Provides guidance on compensation and procedures to leaders for new hires, promotions, and severance packages.
- Partners with people leaders to draft job descriptions that accurately reflect the responsibilities required.
Human Resources Manager
Comcast
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Partners with client leaders and their teams to provide strategic HR partnerships to develop and execute both long-term and short-term HR strategies to support business goals.
- Creates and implements an HR business plan that develops people strategies, provides solutions, and influences decision-making that impacts a diverse workforce.
- Lead core HR processes, such as performance calibrations, compensation cycles, and promotions.
- Leads DE&I initiatives by providing key learnings, fostering inclusive conversations, and cultivating an inclusive workplace for the Account Management, HR team, and internal clients we support.
- Facilitates management development opportunities by coaching business leaders on performance management, promotions, career development, upward mobility, training, and diversity awareness.
- Implemented employee training programs, improving overall retention rates by 15%.
- Partners with cross-functional partners to support the business through organizational change initiatives and reorganizations.
- Consults with leaders on organizational health strategy and utilization of HR tools, resources, and programs to improve employee engagement.
- Partners with client leaders and their teams to provide strategic HR partnerships to develop and execute both long-term and short-term HR strategies to support business goals.
Regional HR Business Partner
McDonald's Corporation
Houston, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Provided HR support and leadership to McDonald's Corporation-owned restaurants in Houston and El Paso, TX
- Managed HR operations for multiple regions to ensure compliance and consistency
- Conducted training sessions on HR policies and procedures for regional managers
- Provided HR guidance and support to the regional leadership team in performance management, workforce planning, staffing reductions, HR employment practices, rewards and recognition programs, benefits programs, diversity and inclusion, and employee relations
- Led investigations into employee relations issues and provided solutions to resolve conflicts
- Supported and/or led the execution of Talent-Related events such as Round Table Discussions, Talent Reviews, Interview Processes, Succession Planning, and Development Programs
- Provided HR support and leadership to McDonald's Corporation-owned restaurants in Houston and El Paso, TX
Sr. Talent Advisor- Human Resources
Kelly Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Strategically partnered with Dow Chemical Leadership teams to design and implement the most effective HR strategies for recruitment and staffing
- Led the execution of Talent-Related events such as Round Table Discussions, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, and Development Programs
- Administered compensation programs and assisted in job analysis and performance management to ensure compliance with regional guidelines
- Worked with key Dow leaders and its subsidiary organization to drive business development and growth
- Conducted training sessions on interviewing techniques to ensure consistent and effective recruitment practices
- Strategically partnered with Dow Chemical Leadership teams to design and implement the most effective HR strategies for recruitment and staffing
HR Consultant
McDonald's Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Educated and influenced Owner-Operators on how to maximize positive employer relations and protect the brand
- Supported regional Field Operations Leadership Team with the execution of Human Resource initiatives such as PDS Execution, Benefits Enrollment, and Commitment Survey analysis
- Analyzed trends and metrics in partnership with the divisional HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies
- Supported HR Director in responding to HR-related crisis situations and acted as HR lead in her absence
- Managed and assisted in executing the annual people performance management process, including educating Regional Leadership
- Provided support to the Regional HR Director and Executive Leadership team on executive-level reviews and compensation
- Worked with business leaders to interpret business needs and define people priorities
- Educated and influenced Owner-Operators on how to maximize positive employer relations and protect the brand
Education
MBA - Concentration HR Management
Prairie View A&M University
01.2010
B.S. - Marketing
Southern University
01.2004
Skills
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Change management
- Leadership Coaching
- Recruitment and selection
- HR guidance
- Staff compensation
- Training and mentoring
Contactprofile - Skills
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Change management
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Manager
WM
06.2024 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Comcast
01.2021 - 07.2024
Regional HR Business Partner
McDonald's Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2021
Sr. Talent Advisor- Human Resources
Kelly Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
HR Consultant
McDonald's Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014
MBA - Concentration HR Management
Prairie View A&M University
B.S. - Marketing
Southern University
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