Kelly Klawonn

With over 20 years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, operations, leadership, analytics, and strategic business partnership, I am dedicated to driving organizational success through strategic and data-driven approaches. I believe in empowering teams with freedom and autonomy, fostering an environment where talent thrives and organizations grow. In my current role as VP, Group Manager, People at Ketchum, I lead a people team across two consultancies and seven industries, focusing on planning, designing, and deploying people-first strategies that accelerate our people and business. My expertise includes senior level council and business partnership, employee relations, career pathing, performance development and coaching, and staff planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. I excel in creating and implementing people analytics dashboards that provide real-time insights and support informed decision-making. My mission is to streamline the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to career growth, serving as a strategic business partner to senior leaders. Throughout my career, I have built high-functioning teams, developed talent, and driven operational excellence. My approach is rooted in leveraging analytics to enhance workforce strategies and creating scalable, efficient processes that support organizational growth. Let's connect to explore how my experience in human resources, operations, leadership, and analytics can contribute to your organization's success