Mia Kennelly
Nellis AFB,NV
Summary
Human Resources Professional Human resources management expert offering 10 years of experience with the development and implementation of change management and strategy plans. Known for conducting audits driving tens of thousands of dollars in cost savings. Subject matter expert with employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, and HIPAA. Highly effective at recruiting and developing key players in organizations of all sizes. Articulate, organized, and highly motivated.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
City of Box Elder
Box Elder, SD
08.2020 - Current
- Create new programs, procedures, and policies and oversee day-to-day human resource projects and tasks for City
- Revitalized existing Human resources department that had previously only been operating at "bare bones" level
- Oversee all human resources functions at both routine and strategic level as well as all recruiting efforts for this rapidly growing municipality
- Served as consultant to upper management on developing organizational structures, roles and responsibilities of job
- Participated in City initiatives as executive team member and advised on impact of short- and long-range
- Planning of new programs/strategies as those items impact attraction, motivation, development, and retention of employees
- Introduced OKR goal management framework to City, created extensive goals and strategies for departmental
- Assessed and implemented tools to track and analyze progress toward established goals
- Introduced employee engagement and retention strategies and focused efforts on changing organizational culture
- Secure needs and climate assessments of organization to identify process and staffing gaps as well as overall effectiveness of current staff and processes.
Human Resources Manager
K&D Properties LLC
Rapid City, SD
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed Human Resource policies and guidelines and oversee all HR issues including compensation, benefits, performance and talent management, recognition, and safety
- Helped to grow business from three employees to 15 by sourcing, interviewing, and hiring tradesmen, supervisors, and office management
- Increased employee retention by 35% through communication, coaching, and team leader training
- Active in business practices, negotiating and enforcing leases, analyzing rental rates, and calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes, and profit goals
- Streamlined business procedures, increasing overall business efficiencies and profits
- Maintain compliance with all employment law updates and required documentation.
Interim System Director of Human Resources/ Senior
National American University
Rapid City, SD
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Supervised staff of eight and managed HR services for 800 full-time employees and 1200 adjunct staff at 35 campuses in 13 states
- Led planning and implementation initiatives for recruitment/selection, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations
- Negotiated with brokers to lower benefit costs by 20%
- Communicated with all levels of organization to ensure understanding of HR guidelines and procedures
- Managed HR database, setting and implementing standards for accuracy and training.
Human Resources Manager
Lind-Exco, Inc
Rapid City, SD
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Directed all HR programs for workforce of 110 persons, and created and implemented initiatives that increased employee engagement and retention
- Developed streamlined complaint management process, including investigation and documentation procedures for harassment and other employee claims
- Managed medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefit programs
- Collaborated with insurance agents to lower overall benefit costs by 15%
- Developed project tracking system and trained senior managers in use
- Led leadership development training for managers
- Established company-wide town meetings and onboarding practices and training.
Senior Human Resources Specialist/Interim Generalist
Advanced Services, Inc
Rapid City, SD
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Supervised staff of three and provided HR support to 300+ employees, including employee relations, benefit, and compensation areas
- Improved recruitment efforts and hired 30 new staff members
- Revamped and streamlined onboarding process, cutting time by 25% while improving retention of information in new employees
- Maintained HR databases and confidential information; monitored online sites for industry updates
- Provided analytical reports on employment data, Affirmative Action, and trends
- Resolved payroll issues; processed annual merit reviews, bonuses, and promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Psychology
Black Hills State University
2011
Skills
- Employee Engagement
- Performance Management
- Training & Development
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development
- Employee Relations
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Training
- Employment Law
- Talent Acquisition
- Benefits Administration
- Executive Leadership
Key Qualifications
Communication & Engagement: Develop and write HR policies, organizational goals, and business procedures; conduct company-wide town meetings; train and coach employees and leaders. Engaging all stakeholders to foster positive collaboration and results.
Leadership: Supervised HR staffs of three to eight, serving small and large organizations. Design and implement programs increasing employee retention and morale. Forward thinker who is able to anticipate outcomes and prepare and implement solutions.
Business Acumen: Maintain focus on organizational goals and ensure that all employees understand and act to support goals. Wear multiple hats and perform whatever tasks are necessary for overall success.
Broad Human Resources Knowledge: Experience developing and implementing procedures for recruitment, onboarding, and development of employees, and programs for compensation, benefits, compliance, and safety. HRIS/ATS expertise.
Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Management, National Association of Professional Women
Continued…
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
City of Box Elder
08.2020 - Current
Human Resources Manager
K&D Properties LLC
02.2018 - 08.2020
Interim System Director of Human Resources/ Senior
National American University
05.2014 - 02.2018
Human Resources Manager
Lind-Exco, Inc
12.2013 - 05.2014
Senior Human Resources Specialist/Interim Generalist
Advanced Services, Inc
04.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Psychology
Black Hills State University
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