Kallen M. L.
About Kallen M. L.
Kallen M. L. serves as the Senior HR Manager for North America Operations and Corporate Functions at Tennant Company, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources, she has held various roles at Tennant Company and other organizations, focusing on employee relations, organizational structure, and data-driven decision-making.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Kallen M. L. serves as the Senior HR Manager for North America Operations and Corporate Functions at Tennant Company. In this role, which began in 2022, Kallen is responsible for overseeing HR strategies and initiatives across multiple locations. This position involves providing business partnership and coaching to senior leaders, advising on organizational structure, and managing change initiatives. Kallen also drives process improvements and alignment within the HR team to enhance overall effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Tennant Company
Kallen M. L. has held multiple positions at Tennant Company from 2015 to 2020. Initially, Kallen worked as a Human Resources Business Partner for R&D and Corporate Groups for two years. This was followed by a six-month role as a Human Resources Business Partner for R&D and Operations in 2017. Kallen then served as the Human Resources Manager for Corporate Groups and COE of Compliance for one year before transitioning to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner role for R&D and Operations, which lasted two years.
Education and Certifications
Kallen M. L. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources from Rasmussen College, completed in 2013. Additionally, Kallen studied at the Health Coach Institute, earning a certification as a Health & Wellness Coach in 2022. Kallen also completed a Certificate in Massage Therapy at Aveda Institute-Minneapolis in 2006 and is certified as a yoga instructor with the E-RYT 500 designation.
Professional Background
Before joining Tennant Company, Kallen M. L. gained experience in various HR roles. Kallen worked as a Human Resources Recruitment Coordinator at Allina Hospitals & Clinics from 2012 to 2014 and as a Human Resources Generalist at Magenic from 2014 to 2015. Kallen also served as the Employee Engagement and Development Coordinator at Eagle Creek Software for five months in 2011. These positions contributed to Kallen's expertise in employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development.
Skills and Expertise
Kallen M. L. utilizes data analysis to inform decision-making and develop innovative solutions for organizational needs. Kallen oversees complex Employee Relations issues, ensuring legal compliance from investigation to closure. Additionally, Kallen manages partnerships with peer HR functions such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Benefits, ensuring policy and compliance consistency across multiple states and geographies.