Kandra Huber

Human Resource Management | Director of Training and Development | CPTD | Leadership Development and Coaching | Employee Engagement and Performance Management

Role
Director of Training and Development at Nelnet
Location
Eau Claire, WI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Kandra Huber

Human Resources and workforce development leader with 18+ years of experience building high-performing teams, leading large operational training organizations, and partnering with executive leadership to strengthen workforce capability and organizational effectiveness.I hold the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential from the Association for Talent Development and am currently pursuing the Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation to further expand my expertise in strategic human resources leadership.As the Director of Training and Development, I leverage data, technology, and operational insights to ensure learning and development strategies align with business goals, improve employee performance, and enhance customer outcomes. I lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for training, instructional design, technical documentation, and learning systems.My experience spans the broader employee lifecycle and includes: • Designing and implementing onboarding programs • Developing performance frameworks and employee scorecards • Leading employee engagement and leadership development initiatives • Supporting organizational change and policy implementation • Applying workforce and learning analytics to guide decision-making • Partnering with HR and operational leaders on employee relations and performance managementI am a collaborative and strategic leader who is passionate about building workplaces where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed. My work sits at the intersection of human resources, workforce strategy, and organizational development, helping organizations strengthen both employee experience and performance outcomes.

Experience

  1. Director of Training and Development

    Nelnet

    Dec 2022 — Present · US

    Lead workforce development strategy supporting employee performance, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness across business units. Design and implement enterprise onboarding programs that accelerate new employee productivity and strengthen engagement and retention. Lead a multidisciplinary workforce development organization of professionals responsible for training, instructional design, knowledge management, and learning systems.

Education

  • Western Governors University

    Master of Science - MS, Human Resource Management

  • University of Wisconsin-Stout

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Career, Technical Education, and Training

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