Business Partner Human Resources

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KAELYN LYONS

HR Business Partner

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources Business Partner with over 14 years of extensive expertise in strategic HR initiatives and talent management. Proficient in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee performance, and streamlining operations. Experienced in pioneering innovative programs that foster a collaborative and positive work environment, while ensuring compliance and effective conflict resolution.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Oct 2022 – Present, AAA Life Insurance, Omaha, NE

Formulate strategic HR initiatives aligning with business goals

Develop programs enhancing employee performance & retention

Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring timely resolution

Guide management through organizational changes

Streamline operations through continuous policy assessment

BENEFITS PROGRAM MANAGER, US HEALTHCARE

Sep 2021 - Oct 202, Vertiv, Lincoln, NE

Devised U.S. benefits and wellness strategy, optimizing plan design

Leveraged healthcare data warehouse to suggest design changes, managing costs

Orchestrated annual open enrollment, collaborating with IT and vendors

Handled all facets of benefits administration, ensuring plan compliance

SENIOR HR GENERALIST

Sep 2019 - Sep 2021, Vertiv, Lincoln, NE

Created, implemented, and applied HR processes, acting as primary liaison for salaried and hourly associates

Enhanced management practices through insightful advice on performance and conduct issues

Fostered positive rapport through direct communications

Pioneered innovative HR initiatives and procedures

Implemented company-wide process improvements in production environments

ASSOCIATE HR ANALYST

Sep 2018 - Sep 2019, Conagra Brands, Omaha, NE

Led auxiliary system analysis, enhancing data accuracy and process efficiency

Spearheaded HRMS auxiliary system upgrades, ensuring smooth implementation

Conducted comprehensive audit reports, optimizing data integrity

Delivered system training, improving user competency during M&A activity

Streamlined HR processes, boosting operational consistency and effectiveness

HR SPECIALIST II

Jun 2017 - Sep 2018, Conagra Brands, Omaha, NE

Ensured understanding of HR systems among professionals and business partners

Composed standardized communication with internal clients, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements

Facilitated collaboration across HR functions, promoting policy comprehension

Championed Workday system implementation, providing training to HR reps, managers, and employees

HR SPECIALIST I

Mar 2013 - Jun 2017, Conagra Brands, Omaha, NE

Administered employee benefit processes, assisting employees with benefit questions, and working with plan carriers on issue resolution

Processed and issued employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions

Explained company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees and job applicants

Recorded data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, and dates of and reasons for terminations

HR COORDINATOR

May 2011 - Mar 2013, Menards, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Served as a vital link between management and employees, resolving work-related issues

Optimized recruitment processes, ensuring adequate staffing levels were achieved

Conducted insightful exit interviews to understand and address reasons for employee termination

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT, EMPHASIS: HR MANAGEMENT

Dec 2013 - Mar 2018

Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MINOR: HUMAN RESOURCES

Aug 2008 - May 2011

University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE

Aug 2006 - May 2008

University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, NE

SKILLS

Strategic HRM, Performance Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Change Facilitation, Talent Management, Leadership Development

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