Kelly Donovan Jennette
About Kelly Donovan Jennette
Kelly Donovan Jennette is the Human Resources Manager of Leaves & HRIS at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts, with a background in various HR and financial roles.
Title
Kelly Donovan Jennette holds the title of Human Resources Manager of Leaves & HRIS at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
Current Position at MBTA
Kelly Donovan Jennette has been a key member of the MBTA team since 2017. She currently serves as the Human Resources Manager of Leaves & HRIS, overseeing HR systems and ensuring accurate data processing. Jennette’s role includes implementing best practices in collaboration with the State Comptroller's Office and serving as the primary contact for new HR report requests from various departments such as Senior Management, Labor Relations, and Legal Counsel.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role at MBTA, Kelly Donovan Jennette has accumulated extensive experience in various HR and financial roles. She worked at MBTA as a Human Resources Analyst in 2017 for six months. Previously, Jennette was with State Street, serving as a Compensation Analyst Assistant Director from 2015 to 2016 and as a Fund Administrator Officer from 2014 to 2015. At Brown Brothers Harriman, she was a Budget Analyst Associate from 2011 to 2014 and a Financial Analyst in Fund Accounting Services from 2006 to 2011. Her earlier career includes a role as a Fund Accounting Supervisor at Investors Bank & Trust from 2003 to 2006 and a Bank Examiner Trainee at the FDIC from 2001 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Donovan Jennette has a strong academic background in Business Administration. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University, completing her studies in 2002. Before that, she obtained an Associate's degree in Business Administration/Entrepreneurial Studies from Northwood University, finishing in 1999. Jennette's practical application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance HRIS functions demonstrates her commitment to developing efficient HR systems and processes.
Professional Responsibilities
In her role at MBTA, Kelly Donovan Jennette is responsible for a range of critical functions. She ensures the integrity of HRIS data processing and the accuracy of Human Resources data for the Authority. Jennette provides primary support for HR systems, focusing on data processing protocols, change request workflows, and data analysis. Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in supporting HR initiatives like compensation, performance management, and organizational development by developing collaborative relationships with managers and staff.