Kesha Williams
About Kesha Williams
Kesha Williams is a Human Resources Manager at Acumen, where she has worked since 2022. She manages employee benefits enrollment, coordinates leave management, and oversees training programs, while also having extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations.
Work at Acumen
Kesha Williams has been serving as the Human Resources Manager at Acumen since 2022. In this role, she manages the annual open enrollment process for benefits in the United States and oversees the renewal process in the United Kingdom. Kesha ensures that employees are informed and properly enrolled in their benefits. Additionally, she coordinates with state and county benefits to manage employee leaves, including parental and disability leaves. Her responsibilities also include overseeing the software and communications for performance management and engagement surveys.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position at Acumen, Kesha Williams worked at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) as a Human Resource Generalist from 2012 to 2021. She spent nine years in this role in New York, NY. Before LISC, she was a Human Resources Coordinator at the Visiting Nurse Regional Health Care System for one year in 2007-2008. Kesha also served as the Human Resources & Payroll Manager at Wollman Park Partners for nine months in 2021-2022, further enhancing her expertise in human resources management.
Education and Expertise
Kesha Williams studied at Cornell University ILR School, where she focused on Human Resources Management and Services. She achieved a Human Resources Studies Certificate in 2018, completing the program in 11 months. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage human resources functions, including employee benefits, training programs, and compensation benchmarking.
Training and Onboarding Initiatives
In her role, Kesha is responsible for launching and managing the Everfi sexual harassment and inclusive culture training programs. She organizes and leads monthly orientation sessions for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process. Kesha also participates in the year-end compensation and promotion process, aligning it with company standards. Additionally, she shares monthly headcount reports with relevant stakeholders, such as Finance and IT, to maintain organizational transparency.
Compensation and Performance Management
Kesha Williams leads the organization and execution of salary benchmarking for compensation in both the US and UK. She oversees the software and communications related to performance management and engagement surveys, providing support during employee reviews. Her involvement in these processes ensures that compensation practices are competitive and aligned with organizational goals.