Cathy Kelly, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Needham, Massachusetts, Us

Needham, Massachusetts, Us

• Led the global performance management process, achieving a 96% attainment rate in performance reviews and goal alignment.• Managed the global compensation review process, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation practices across diverse markets.• Partnered with CHRO on a comprehensive organizational review for the HR team during restructuring, analyzing roles, capabilities, and resource allocation to improve team performance, align with business objectives, and support long-term workforce planning strategies.• Designed and executed a new onboarding training program that decreased new hire ramp-up time by 25% by increasing the speed in which new hires achieved specific milestones autonomously.• Migrated two ATS systems into one platform to ensure efficiency and compliance, leading to an increase in recruitment process efficiency and better tracking of candidate progress.• Launched Inclusive Management training sessions for senior leadership, resulting in consistent management practices and an equitable workplace environment.• Spearheaded a global Diversity and Inclusion Council, engaging 150 employees across 24 countries in topics such as implementing inclusive business practices and developing a companywide Respectful Workplace training.

Needham, Massachusetts, Us

• Lead Talent Acquisition Strategy for US jobs, across a variety of locations and disciplines, focused on creating an optimal candidate experience • Player/coach: Full cycle recruiter across a multi-site organization, while managing direct reports • Manage Global Applicant Tracking System, setting up dashboards to monitor KPIs, to identify trends and measure TA effectiveness • Drive talent acquisition strategy and employer branding, including social media, Careers site, Employee Referral Program, Diversity Recruitment efforts, and vendor partnerships• Provide best practice recommendations to Hiring Managers and HR colleagues on sourcing trends, recruiting metrics, and market conditions• Creative sourcer using LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean searches, social media & other tools, following current sourcing trends and industry best practices. Train other recruiters on sourcing techniques.

Needham, Massachusetts, Us

• Project Manager for diverse HR initiatives, such as implementing and managing a global Applicant Tracking System, Employee Engagement Survey, and US-based Reward & Recognition Program implemented in 52 countries for 2700 employees. • Strategic partner for HR Management and Line of Business Leaders, executing HR programs such as new hire onboarding, assimilation practices, and new hire mentor program.• Launched IDC's first recruitment marketing and intern program videos.• Revamped and relaunched New Hire Orientation, and New Hire Mentor Program.• Modernized Summer Intern Program, including university relations and recruiting.• Recipient of 2017 and 2016 Corporate Services Award for Human Resources Excellence.

Needham, Ma, Us

• Led Visual IQ’s Talent Acquisition efforts, driving recruitment strategy, candidate experience, employer branding, and Intern Program, managing a team of two. • Instituted monthly “skip level” coffee hours with CEO in which all employees had an opportunity to ask questions or voice concerns.• Provided clear and effective counsel to management on all HR issues, including employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, performance feedback, terminations, and employment law.• Developed New Hire Orientation Training Program; implemented Management and Leadership Training.• Introduced and managed Intern Program, Employee Referral Program, Quarterly Employee Recognition Program, and Annual Review process.• Recipient of 2013 Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Company.

Medfield, Ma, Us

• Managed all aspects of benefit and payroll administration as well as accounts payable and receivable.• Created and updated various HR documents including employee handbook, performance improvement plans, and severance documentation.• Responsible for the full cycle recruitment process. • Ensured compliance with federal and state HR policies and procedures.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Masters Of Education, English