Kelvin Oxendine

HR professional with extensive experience in leading human resources functions, focusing on strategic workforce planning and organizational development. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving impactful results through effective leadership. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, with key skills in talent management, employee relations, talent acquisition and regulatory compliance.

• Six Sigma Green Belt (Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing)
• Presenter: NC Association of Health Care Recruitment (NCAHCR)
• DDI Certified Facilitator, Development Dimensions International
• Certified Instructor, Ken Blanchard- Situational Leadership
• North Carolina Healthcare Association
• Workforce Development Board

Kelvin Oxendine played baseball at UNCP for one year under Coach Danny Davis and graduated in 1990 with a degree in business management. He worked with United Parcel Service for three years as a part-time associate while attending college. He began his human resources career with Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc., serving 12 years in various progressively responsible roles with the company.

Oxendine joined Campbell Soup Company in Maxton in 2006 as manager of organizational development and human resources manager, supporting 850 employees through numerous HR initiatives that increased engagement and productivity.

His career path eventually took him to Florida, where Oxendine led human resources activities for several organizations, including Cardinal Health, Chromalloy and Siemens Energy. At Siemens, Oxendine built the human resources operation for Advanced Airfoil Components, a newly created business. He was responsible for the $4 million HR start-up budget, implementing employee benefits and growing the original staff of 10 to more than 175 people.

Oxendine joined Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg in 2020 as senior human resources director. He was promoted to vice president of human resources in February 2021 and served with the organization through September 2023.

He participated in a 2021 virtual fireside chat with the UNCP career center, sharing his perspective on how UNCP prepared him for the workforce. He supports and promotes the university and is a frequent visitor to campus for events, athletic contests and other activities. His wife, Dinah, is a 1993 UNCP alumna and their sons, Jacob and Ben, are UNCP students. Jacob is a Chancellor’s Ambassador and Ben is a men’s track and field team member. Their daughter, Madison Oxendine-Dial, completed her RN and BSN in nursing at UNCP in 2021. She also works at Scotland Health Care System.

“I’m very honored and humbled to receive this award,” Oxendine said. “Anthony Locklear in admissions and Lisa Schaeffer, director of career planning and placement and who later became vice chancellor for student affairs, were instrumental in my success. I got an outstanding education at UNC Pembroke, and I’ve had the chance to work for some great companies because of it.”