Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership Experience
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Laura Koelling

Lebanon,IL

Summary

SHRM-SCP

PHR

Specialist in HR Compliance, Internal Investigations, and Employee & Labor Relations Experienced Business HR Adjunct Professor

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Compliance & Employee Relations Advisor

Ameren
08.2023 - Current

Sr. HR Client Consultant

Ameren
05.2012 - 07.2023
  • Resolved complex employee relations issues, ensuring timely and impartial investigations, while maintaining proper documentation
  • Managed formal responses to external agencies regarding discrimination and harassment complaints, collaborating closely with legal counsel
  • Provided guidance to leadership on performance management and employee relations, aligning HR processes with business objectives
  • Ensured regulatory compliance through monitoring of employment laws and timely policy updates, reducing potential legal risks
  • Led teams to improve HR procedures to identify gaps and ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and other regulations
  • Designed and delivered clear communication strategies to leaders and employees, ensuring effective dissemination of new or updated policies
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives to streamline HR compliance and employee relations processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness
  • Developed and implemented training programs improving for leader capabilities
  • Coached leaders in addressing complex employee relations issues, fostering a positive workplace culture while minimizing legal exposure

Adjunct Professor

University of Illinois Springfield
01.2020 - Current
  • Adjunct Professor instructing HR coursework at the undergrad level
  • Designed courses on benefits, compensation, and workforce recruitment and planning

Past-Director

Illinois Society of Human Resource Management (ILSHRM)
01.2023 - Current

President

Metro East Illinois SHRM
04.2023 - Current

Director

Illinois Society of Human Resource Management (ILSHRM)
08.2020 - 12.2022

Director-Elect

Illinois Society of Human Resource Management (ILSHRM)
01.2019 - 08.2020

President

Metro East Illinois SHRM
05.2013 - 12.2016

Education

Master's - Human Resource Management

Webster University
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Southern Illinois University

Skills

  • HR Consulting
  • Internal Investigations
  • External Charges
  • Employee & Labor Relations
  • Absence Management
  • Performance Management
  • Instruction/Teaching
  • Course Development
  • Ethics and Compliance

Certification

  • SHRM-SCP: SHRM Senior Certified HR Professional
  • PHR: Professional in Human Resources
  • SHRM-SCP
  • PHR

Leadership Experience

  • Illinois Society of Human Resource Management (ILSHRM), Past-Director, 01/23, Current, Director, 08/20, 12/22, Director-Elect, 01/19, 08/20
  • Metro East Illinois SHRM, President, 05/13, 12/16, President, 04/23, Current

Timeline

HR Compliance & Employee Relations Advisor

Ameren
08.2023 - Current

President

Metro East Illinois SHRM
04.2023 - Current

Past-Director

Illinois Society of Human Resource Management (ILSHRM)
01.2023 - Current

Director

Illinois Society of Human Resource Management (ILSHRM)
08.2020 - 12.2022

Adjunct Professor

University of Illinois Springfield
01.2020 - Current

Director-Elect

Illinois Society of Human Resource Management (ILSHRM)
01.2019 - 08.2020

President

Metro East Illinois SHRM
05.2013 - 12.2016

Sr. HR Client Consultant

Ameren
05.2012 - 07.2023

Master's - Human Resource Management

Webster University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Southern Illinois University

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