Kelly Joyner
About Kelly Joyner
Kelly Joyner serves as the Associate Director of Human Resources for the Central Region at Golin, where she has worked since 2017. She specializes in creating diversity and inclusion programs, analyzing office trends, and managing HR processes to enhance employee engagement and talent management.
Current Role at Golin
Kelly Joyner serves as the Associate Director of Human Resources for the Central Region at Golin. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's HR strategies in Chicago, Illinois. In her role, she leads the planning and execution of annual HR processes, including performance reviews and talent assessments. She is responsible for analyzing office trends to develop solutions and policies, providing quarterly reports on turnover and talent.
Previous Experience at Golin
Before her current role, Kelly Joyner worked at Golin as a Junior Human Resources Representative from 2008 to 2015. During her seven years in this position, she developed foundational HR skills and gained experience in various HR functions. Following this role, she served as the Human Resources Manager for the Central Region from 2015 to 2017, where she focused on employee talent assessments and strategic HR initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Joyner earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Winona State University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in areas such as diversity and inclusion, talent management, and employee relations.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In her current role, Kelly Joyner creates and implements diversity and inclusion plans and programs at Golin. She focuses on fostering an inclusive environment for current and future employees by building strategic partnerships with local HBCUs and diverse professional groups. These initiatives include internship experiences and networking opportunities aimed at enhancing workplace diversity.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Prior to her tenure at Golin, Kelly Joyner worked as a Human Resources Administrator at Northwestern University from 2007 to 2008. She also held the position of Human Resources Assistant at Avon in London from 2005 to 2007. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of human resources and employee management.