Hi, I’m
Kylee Eskelsen
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished HR leader with 10 years of experience in driving transformative change and strategic growth. Passionate about optimizing HR operations and enhancing employee engagement across multi-location environments. Skilled in driving performance management and compliance, with a passion for developing strong leaders and leveraging strategic HR initiatives to support and nurture a synergistic workplace culture.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intrinsic People
HR Consultant
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Provide strategic HR consulting focused on data-driven solutions, guiding partner companies through process optimization, compensation design, and organizational transformation initiatives
GovOSAustin, TX
Director of People & HRBP's
09.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Led a complete HR infrastructure rebuild following the parent company split as the interim department head, implementing new policies, benefits, payroll systems, and organizational frameworks while managing day-to-day operations.
- Partnered with ELT to restructure employee data, creating and implementing the company’s first career-level framework.
- Mentored leadership through one-on-one coaching sessions, addressing turnover and morale challenges.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive management handbook and leadership Learning Logic program focused on change management and operational excellence.
- Designed the leave of absence process, ensuring compliance, and supporting employees with life transitions across 45 states.
- Demonstrated HRIS tech expertise through multiple ATS and HRIS integrations, streamlining HR operations.
- Led benefit negotiations and successfully built out the open enrollment process, enhancing employee benefits offerings and streamlining enrollment, increasing participation rates by over 20%.
- Led a team of five HR employees, overseeing onboarding, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and HR operations, and successfully advancing three team members to higher roles within a year.
Leaflink
Sr. Business Partner (6 Month Contract)
03.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Navigated complex employee relations issues, developed standardized performance improvement plans, and guided organizational design and succession planning.
- Partnered with executive leadership to align cross-functional departments, implement standardized HR strategies, and introduce strategic DE&I programs.
Everly Health
Sr. HR Manager and HRBP
08.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Led HR initiatives across multiple business units during rapid growth and the acquisition of two companies, successfully integrating three distinct operational models into a cohesive framework.
- Provided expert guidance on organizational design and succession planning to department leaders, developing standardized performance improvement plans.
- Leveraged HR analytics to drive data-informed strategies for recruitment and retention, resulting in a 12% increase in employee retention, and a streamlined hiring process.
- Restructured the payroll and benefits functions, improving efficiency, optimizing systems, and ensuring compliance across multiple states.
- Launched the Culture Amp performance management program, creating the company’s first Manager Training initiative.
- Managed the entire HR team, overseeing all operations in a dynamic startup culture, with continuous change.
Chubbies
HR Manager
09.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- First HR hire after nine years in business, responsible for establishing the HR department from the ground up in a rapidly growing retail company.
- Developed the first job-leveling and compensation framework, leading to equitable and transparent career paths.
- Conducted a comprehensive market analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities during the HQ relocation from San Francisco to Austin.
- Developed a full-cycle plan for COVID-19, managing large-scale layoffs, and transitioning to remote work environments.
- Guided management on compliance and best practices, mitigating historical risks, and establishing robust HR protocols.
- Introduced a full-cycle recruiting and onboarding program, reducing time-to-hire, and enhancing employee engagement.
Opcity, Realtor.com
HR Business Partner
09.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Provided strategic support to business partners, scaling the company from 35 to 150 employees in under a year.
- Developed standardized policies and procedures as a Business Partner for Sales and Operations, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, ensuring resolutions were aligned with company policies and employment law.
- Pioneered a new performance management system, enhancing goal-setting and feedback processes.
- Skillfully navigated the acquisition by Realtor.com, ensuring a seamless transition, and maintaining operational continuity throughout the merger process.
Arrive Logistics
HR Generalist
12.2015 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Promoted from intern to HR coordinator to HR generalist within 12 months.
- Managed key HR functions, including recruiting, benefits, 401(k) administration, invoice matching, policy administration, and new hire orientation as a team of one.
- Handled vendor relationships and led cultural activities, focusing on office culture and team building.
Education
Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX
Bachelors from Human Resource Development and Business
06-2015
Skills
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Partnership and Strategic Planning
- HRIS and ATS Implementation
- Multi-state Compliance and LOA
- Employee Relations and Engagement
- Change Management
- Benefit Administration
- Team Leadership and Development
- Multi-location HR Management
- Talent Acquisition and Retention
Timeline
HR Consultant
Intrinsic People
08.2024 - Current
Director of People & HRBP's
GovOS
09.2022 - 05.2024
Sr. Business Partner (6 Month Contract)
Leaflink
03.2022 - 09.2022
Sr. HR Manager and HRBP
Everly Health
08.2020 - 11.2021
HR Manager
Chubbies
09.2019 - 08.2020
HR Business Partner
Opcity, Realtor.com
09.2017 - 08.2019
HR Generalist
Arrive Logistics
12.2015 - 07.2017
Texas A&M University
Bachelors from Human Resource Development and Business
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