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Lee Kelly

Kimball,MN

Summary

Results-oriented, hands-on professional with a progressive track record of demonstrated success in complex environments. Strong record of achievements in organizational analysis, personnel selection, project management and process development/improvement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

County Coordinator/Administrator

Wright County
06.2013 - 07.2024
  • Provided leadership and staff direction of Minnesota’s 10th largest county by establishing goals and objectives within policy directives set forth by the County Board of Commissioners
  • Established selection criteria and conducted interviews for the hiring of department heads and senior leadership positions
  • Reviewed position classifications and negotiated new hire compensation to maintain internal equity
  • Developed County strategic plans and ensured execution of strategic initiatives including employee engagement survey, development of the Wright Leadership Academy, new employee orientation program and internal training series
  • Led labor relations and talent management functions in a union environment through the negotiation of labor contracts, developing policies, handling grievances and driving decisions on employee compensation and classification
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through thorough review processes.
  • Conducted organizational analysis and executed reorganizations of Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Geospatial Information Systems and land records departments

Special Projects Administrator

Wright County
01.2009 - 06.2013
  • Assisted the County Coordinator in the general administration of the County with responsibilities in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel administration
  • Conducted specialized research as directed by elected or appointed officials
  • Developed and implemented organizational personnel policy and best practices
  • Provided comprehensive analysis of various budgets and organizational data
  • Developed personnel budget costing for annual budget process
  • Served as a strategic advisor to management in the labor negotiations process with seven bargaining units representing over 500 employees
  • Thoroughly researched issues and prepared detailed supporting documents outlining management positions
  • Managed County Employee compensation and classification study and created implementation proposals
  • Administered federal requirements for grant funds and completed reporting requirements, including Davis-Bacon, and Buy American provisions

Measurement Analyst

3M HR-Training, Development & Organizational Effectiveness
07.2008 - 01.2009
  • Facilitated executive decision making and staff planning of a worldwide organization through the analysis and reporting of organizational information
  • Instrumental in managing data and facilitation of data collection
  • Prepared and administered organizational surveys to measure employee satisfaction and departmental issues
  • Analyzed generated research data using Excel and SPSS programs to create executive summaries
  • Accurately documented information to identify strengths, weaknesses and trends within each sector of the organization
  • Interpreted applicant test battery results and created recommendation reports to aid in the selection of upper-level management
  • Completed candidate summaries based on criteria and organizational benchmarks
  • Assisted in the implementation of standardized selection practices for business locations worldwide, ensuring selection of qualified employees and legal defensibility of selection practices
  • Gathered and documented validation data for a wide variety of job classifications

Skills

  • Human resources operations
  • Compensation and classification
  • Union labor relations and negotiations
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Performance appraisal
  • Staff management
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Employee Benefits
  • Talent management
  • Employee handbook development

Learning Credentials

  • Masters of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Saint Cloud State University, 2008, 3.90 GPA, Saint Cloud, Minnesota
  • Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology, Saint Cloud State University, 2002, 3.43 GPA, Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Computer Competencies

  • Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
  • OnBase Document Management System
  • Oracle ERP and HCM
  • SPSS
  • NeoGov

Professional Organizations And Development

  • Minnesota Association of County Administrators- President 2024
  • Minnesota County/City Management Association
  • Minnesota County Human Resources Management Association
  • National Association of Counties High Performance Leadership Academy
  • Imagine That Performance Local Government Think Tank

Timeline

County Coordinator/Administrator

Wright County
06.2013 - 07.2024

Special Projects Administrator

Wright County
01.2009 - 06.2013

Measurement Analyst

3M HR-Training, Development & Organizational Effectiveness
07.2008 - 01.2009

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