Laura Keller
About Laura Keller
Laura Keller serves as the Area Director of Human Resources at US Foods in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she specializes in employee engagement, succession planning, and tailored HR solutions for the food and beverage industry.
Work at US Foods
Laura Keller currently serves as the Area Director of Human Resources at US Foods, a position she has held since 2023. Her role is based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where she operates on-site. Prior to her current position, she worked with US Foods as an Area Human Resources Business Partner from 2021 to 2023 in Greater Philadelphia and from 2019 to 2021 in Seabrook, New Hampshire. Her extensive experience at US Foods highlights her commitment to the organization and her expertise in human resources within the food and beverages industry.
Education and Expertise
Laura Keller earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Penn State University, completing her studies from 1989 to 1993. She possesses expertise in creating and implementing employee handbooks specifically tailored for the food and beverages industry. Additionally, she has a proven track record in succession planning, which ensures leadership continuity and organizational stability. Her skills also include developing deferred compensation strategies aimed at enhancing employee retention and satisfaction.
Background
Laura Keller has a diverse background in human resources, with experience spanning several organizations and roles. She began her career at The Sports Authority as a Regional HR Manager from 1999 to 2003. Following that, she worked at Target as a Human Resource Representative from 2003 to 2006. After her tenure at Target, she joined Office Depot as a Senior HR Manager for one year. Her career continued at TruGreen as a Regional HR Manager from 2007 to 2015 and at Nestlé Waters, where she held various HR roles from 2015 to 2019.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Laura Keller has demonstrated a strong ability to enhance employee engagement through innovative HR practices and programs. Her experience in various HR roles has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of human resources management, particularly in the food and beverages sector. She has successfully implemented strategies that focus on employee retention and satisfaction, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organizations she has worked with.