Kelly Aabed, MBA, SPHR

Director of Human Resources at JSP INTERNATIONAL
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Stacey Allen

I had the pleasure of working for Kelly for almost 8 years at EWI and she is truly one of the most delightful people I have ever worked for. Kelly evolved EWI’s HR department into a well oiled machine. She helped implement many components that grew our departments ability to be efficient, effective and thorough. She never shied away from a challenge when faced with one. Kelly always lead by example and under her supervision, I was able to gain valuable professional experience. Kelly’s humor and empathy fostered a comforting work environment, and we’ll miss her warming presence. I’m grateful to have worked with Kelly and highly recommend her to any company.

Dalia Shehadeh

Kelly was an amazing manager and mentor. She was clearly committed in helping me grow and expand my skill set as an employee. Her energy and commitment to her job, her team and the company was over and beyond. Her leadership skills helped me develop and progress. She is intuitive, innovative and has the ability to think outside the box which I found extremely refreshing. I was extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work for her and be mentored by her.

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Credentials

  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification
    HR Certification Institute - HRCI
    Dec, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional In Human Resources
    HR Certification Institute
    Dec, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • SHRM-SCP
    SHRM
    Feb, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • JSP INTERNATIONAL
    • Belgium
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Human Resources
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      With a global presence, JSP serves the automotive, HVAC, packaging, sports and a variety of consumer goods markets. The company has research and development, as well as manufacturing strategically located industries in Americas, EMEA and Asia. Our goal is to WOW! our customers with innovative high function, high value products and our people are part of that goal. My role as the Director of Human Resources is to provide executive-level leadership to the organization’s HR operations by setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies that help us ensure that our people are highly motivated, trained, dedicated to continuous improvement, and encouraged to implement our US strategic goals. Show less

  • EWI Worldwide
    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Human Resources
      • Oct 2015 - Feb 2023

      Most Senior HR Executive for a global experience marketing firm that builds live exhibits for auto shows, retail stores, tradeshows and events in 42 states. Serve as a critical member of the Leadership team to provide strategic thought leadership for all people related functions with specific focus on HR’s overall impact on business objectives with includes overseeing payroll, budgeting, corporate restructuring, succession planning, retention, employee performance, leadership development, compensation and benefits. Responsible for planning, direction, and management of all HR department activities, championing employee morale, staffing, safety, and compliance. Show less

  • Aero Communications Inc.
    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Human Resources Business Partner
      • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

      Human Resource Business Partner for a multi-site Telecommunications Subcontractor. Responsible for the integration and Human Resource Functions of 4 new acquisitions. Responsible for aligning business processes with HR systems to meet overall business unit objectives. Serve as a consultant to management on business and human resource related issues with full responsibility for determining resource needs including recruiting and resource reductions to ensure that HR policies, practices, HRIS, and payroll systems reflect the changing needs of the organization. Developed relationships necessary to drive culture change, increase morale, and reduce turnover. Served as subject matter expert for issues related to workers compensation, discrimination claims, management training, and onboarding. Key Results:  Forged strong relationships with a management team that has not traditionally sought the advice or counsel from Human Resource functions.  Implemented a site wide resource reduction that resulted in the downsizing of 30% of the employee population in one of our newly acquired subsidiaries.  Drove accountability with regards to performance management, workers compensation, and safety and created processes to ensure that employees are treated fairly and consistently to reduce the number of employee initiated lawsuits.  Implemented a production driven hourly pay system for outside plant technicians that rewards revenue generating activities which resulted in an immediate 10% increase in revenue without changing business processes.  Collaborated with the executive team to develop an Operations Management bonus structure that focuses on metrics such as Labor to Revenue, Gross profit, and Earnings before interest, Taxes, and Amortization (EBITA). Show less

  • JSP
    • Japan
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Human Resource Manager
      • Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

      Site Human Resource Manager for a unionized manufacturing plant. Work closely with Plant Manager to manage all aspects of human resources and ensure that HR strategies align with business goals. Conduct needs analysis to determine best course of action to maximize potential of human capital. Handle recruitment, hiring and termination of employees, conduct new hire orientation and process new hire documentation. Manage enrollment and administration of company benefits plans for all employees and ensure compliance with all applicable laws. Serve as the corporate HRIS expert responsible for the company wide implementation our HRIS system: Paylocity. Responsible for optimizing the system for the greatest return on investment by overseeing module implementation and policies and procedures related to workflow. Manage grievance handling and Union negotiations and resolve employee relation issues as appropriate. Lead the team responsible for all OSHA compliance and accident reporting and manage the safety committee. Provide employee and management training as needed and handle workers compensation, discrimination, Unemployment claims and Family Medical Leave as appropriate. Show less

  • Paris Beauty
    • Canton, MI
    • Customer Service General Manager
      • Sep 2005 - Sep 2012

      Paris Beauty is an online beauty supply retailer that provides high-end Salon quality products to a worldwide customer base. Customer Service General Manager, 2005 to Present Founder and general manager of a successful online beauty supply store. Design, implement and manage online marketing programs by product sourcing, building awareness and generating customer loyalty. Utilize multiple sales channels such as direct sales, online website, Amazon, and Ebay. Collaborate with suppliers, shipping vendors, financial institutions, and 3rd party vendors to meet company objectives. Identify and solve customer service issues. Negotiate as appropriate and resolve customer service problems through influential communication, logic and common sense. Handle all administrative work including finance and accounting, requisition tracking, email and order handling, as well as problem resolution. Manage all inventory, shipping, warehousing and daily operations. Key Results:  Generated over 1 million dollars of revenue within 1st three years of operations from an initial $200 investment.  Consistently rated Ebay Top Seller Status for 5 years with 35% repeat customer rate which is outstanding in the industry.  Developed a massive international marketing campaign that resulted in an increase in international sales by 48%.  Maintain a highly efficient operation that fulfills 98% of customer orders within 24 hours. Show less

  • Oracle
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Manager
      • 1999 - 2001

      Served as the Human Resources Business Partner to the Products and Technology VP of Development and his management team to manage all HR related activities within the 1500 employee software development organization. Collaborated with Corporate Human resources to create and drive programs and provided expert level support in the areas of employee relations, compensation, performance management, benefits, recruiting, and reduction in headcount. Conducted management and employee training as appropriate on a variety HR subjects including: new hire orientation, sexual harassment, performance appraisals, and diversity. Served as the HR reporting subject matter expert. Key Results:  Served as Primary Human Resources Business liaison for the corporate implementation of the PeopleSoft Release 8 Enterprise Workforce software. This role required requirements gathering from all stakeholders, multilevel communication and closely working with IT throughout the software delivery cycle. Project was delivered on time with outstanding benefits to the organization.  Created and implemented a monthly management development training series for 60 technology managers to increase effectiveness in communication, motivation and leadership. Managers who participated in this program saw a 50% decrease in attrition over a period of 12 months.  Trained 65-member management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound hiring decisions.  Designed a weekly and monthly workforce analytics tool that generated reports to track headcount, open positions, and terminations. These reports were used by the Executive team for headcount and budget decisions. Received highest honors from senior executive team for quality and implementation of the program. Show less

  • IBM
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Business Partner
      • 1996 - 1999

      Advised all levels of management on a broad range of employee relations issues including: ADA, EEO, dismissals, sexual harassment, internal appeals, compensation, recruiting, benefits, state and federal law, industrial relations, and performance appraisals. Served as the University of San Diego College Recruiting coordinator and worked closely with the university to identify and recruit outstanding students. Managed all Diversity and EEO programs and analyzed affirmative action data to ensure that management team was making a good faith effort toward goals. Conducted New Hire Orientation and Exit interviews and made policy recommendations to management to address issues and concerns. Conducted internal investigations into allegations of discrimination/harassment and reported to EEOC and state and federal agencies. Key Results:  Conducted skill based, large scale resource action within the IBM Disk Manufacturing Organization that resulted in the termination of over 700 employees.  Managed the Project Breakthrough program which recruited 54 diverse college students for summer employment. 12 of those students graduated and became full time employees.  Implemented telecommuting program for exempt professionals that increased employee motivation and improved retention within critical business areas. This program was used by 269 employees who reported higher job satisfaction rates.  Prepared a user guide for performance appraisal and 360 feedback that was distributed to 1200 employees and managers.  Provided leadership to diversity council and 8 voluntary employee diversity network groups. Planned diversity events such as Diversity Day, and Take Our Children to Work Day. Each event had over 2000 employees participate, and generated positive news coverage. Show less

Education

  • University of Arizona
    MBA, Human Resource Management
    1995 - 1997
  • University of Toledo
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Communications
    1987 - 1991

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