Kyle Ellis, Mahr
About Kyle Ellis, Mahr
Kyle Ellis is the Director of Human Resources at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations.
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Kyle Ellis currently holds the position of Director of Human Resources at Nikola Motor Company. He has been with the company since 2021, based in Orange County, California, United States.
Professional Background
Kyle has accumulated extensive experience in human resources across multiple organizations. He previously worked at Blackstone Consulting, Inc. as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner and Human Resources Manager. He also had roles at Bambee, PKL Services, CUSO, Scripps Health, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, and Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in various HR capacities.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Ellis holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management with a Specialization in Organizational Development and Change Management from National University. He also studied HR Management at UC San Diego Extension and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management with Emphasis in Human Resource Management from San Diego State University-California State University.
Achievements in Human Resources
During his career, Kyle has played significant roles in various HR initiatives. Notable achievements include increasing employee and manager participation in performance reviews by 80%, implementing HR initiatives that improved employee retention by 10%, and collaborating with leadership to support a 115% growth in company headcount. He also successfully negotiated strategic partnerships, which contributed to substantial company growth.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Kyle has been instrumental in forming strategic partnerships. He negotiated deals with staffing agencies, facilitating a 400% growth in production operations. Furthermore, he partnered with California State University Long Beach’s Engineering Student Success Team to inspire future engineers and build an internship candidate pipeline.