Kelista Burns
Talent Management | M.S. I/O Psychology
- Role
- Senior Manager, Talent Management at QuidelOrtho
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kelista Burns
Accomplished Talent Management professional with over 10 years of experience and a background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing skills-based strategies, managing large-scale talent initiatives, and building data-driven talent solutions. Highly effective communicator and trusted partner to cross-functional stakeholders and senior level leaders.Life-long learner and believer of bringing your authentic self wherever you go. Fluent in speaking with integrity, mixed with a dash of humor Lover of developing new skills, problem-solving, and continuously evolving into a better human every day.
Experience
Senior Manager, Talent Management
Apr 2025 — Present · San Diego County, CA, US
As Senior Manager of Talent Management, I lead the design and execution of our global talent strategy—including performance management, development planning, talent reviews, and succession planning. My role focuses on advancing a globally consistent talent framework, while aligning our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract, develop, and retain top talent.I partner with our CHRO, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to embed a culture of continuous growth aligned with our Core Behaviors and long-term strategic goals. Key initiatives to date include launching our first enterprise-wide engagement survey, revamping our performance management and development planning approach, and driving global alignment on talent reviews and critical role succession.
Education
San José State University
Master of Science - MS, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Cum Laude), Psychology
Skills
- Time Management
- Organizational Development
- Social Media
- Powerpoint
- Spss
- Customer Service
- Talent Management
- Performance Management
- Survey Design
- Microsoft Office
- Change Management
- Communication
- Project Management
- Succession Planning
- Microsoft Word
- Human Resources
- Employee Learning & Development
- Management Consulting
- Leadership
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Program Management
- Statistical Data Analysis
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