Human Resources Employee Relations

KELLEN WELTON

Spanish Fork, UT *****

801-***-**** ************@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Proactive, results-oriented HR professional, with extensive experience leading HR functions to drive operational efficiency and foster a high-performance culture. Proven expertise in strategic planning, employee relations, and talent management with a hands-on approach to problem- solving and policy development.

Core HR Competencies

• HRIS & ATS Management • Employee Relations & Engagement

• Talent & Performance Management • Benefits & Compensation Administration

• Strategic Planning & Compliance • Organizational Development

• Training & Development

Professional Experience

CINTAS – Salt Lake City, UT

Human Resources Manager

September 2024 - Present

• Managed key HR processes including turnover, recruitment, payroll, and benefits administration.

• Drove employee relations initiatives and resolved issues to ensure a productive and positive work environment.

• Ensured compliance with federal and state laws including FMLA, ADA, EEO/Affirmative Action, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment, and other employment laws.

• Promote a safety-focused culture by overseeing safety training programs and ensuring adherence to company policies.

• Oversaw recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training programs to meet operational goals.

• Maintained accurate HR records and generated reports for management review.

• Collaborated with managers and teams to align HR strategies with business objectives.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.

• Worked closer to the management team to develop and implement performance improvement plans for the location.

• Worked closer to the management team in conflict resolution and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.

• Provided leadership in employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation to reduce organizational risk.

VALIN CORPORATION – San Jose, CA

Human Resources Manager

May 2023 – June 2024

• Led HR operations across multiple states, managing teams, policy updates, and employee relations in a multi-location workforce.

• Enhanced HR efficiency through strategic planning and automation to ensure compliance and streamlined operations.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.

• Worked closer to the management team to develop and implement performance improvement plans for the location.

• Worked closer to the management team in conflict resolution and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.

• Provided leadership in employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation to reduce organizational risk.

• Oversaw payroll processing, employee benefits, and contributed to cost-effective, employee-centered benefit plans.

Human Resources Business Partner

August 2018 – May 2023

• Led recruitment efforts, managed onboarding, and ensured compliance with new hire paperwork.

• Developed and implemented training programs for managers to improve interviewing and performance management.

• Managed employee records and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Implemented a new HRIS system, including training and user manuals, to ensure smooth system integration.

ASCEND STAFFING – North Salt Lake, UT

Human Resources Generalist

March 2017 – August 2018

• Supported HR leadership in policy management, employee relations, and compliance.

• Conducted exit interviews, provided compensation guidance, and processed payroll for 200 employees.

• Managed recruitment processes and maintained employee records to ensure compliance with labor laws.

WORKFORCE LOGIC – GOOGLE INC. – San Francisco, CA

Ads Quality Rater

September 2011 – December 2012

• Assessed advertisement quality for Google using structured tools, providing feedback to improve ad relevance and user satisfaction.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s in Economics — FAE Business School, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate — University of South Florida, May 2021

• Crucial Conversations Certification — May 2024

Professional Development

• Pursuing SHRM-CP Certification

• Ongoing training in compensation, labor laws, and workplace safety. Affiliations

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

• Certified in Caliper Assessment

Technical Proficiency

MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) ADP Workforce Now Paycom Workday

SharePoint Teams

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