Kelly Deganich

About Kelly Deganich

Influential Business Partner with a proven record of success leading HR for diverse companies. Delivers forward-thinking, business-focused solutions that produce strong sustainable results across union and non-union environments. Strategic, versatile, and solutions focused with a wealth of experience developing and delivering a full range of HR strategies. A dedicated coach, counselor, and mentor able to design and deliver high impact integrated people strategies to resolve conflict, attract top talent, and enable the successful delivery of business objectives. Success enhanced by Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and a strong Human Resources background.

Experience

1. Sr Employee Relations

   ChristianaCare

   Aug 2015 — Present

   Provide effective Human Resources consultation and support to assigned units/departments for change leadership and other key business objectives, with key focus on maintaining a positive employee relations climate and improving employee engagement for 1500 employees. • Function as business liaison for designated areas, coordinating HR services/information between operational areas and other HR sectors.• Interpret and communicate policies – legal compliance, culture, best practices.• Lead HR initiatives on projects for ER/HR/Organization• Coordinate conflict management and disciplinary processes.• Provide guidance to maintain labor law compliance. • Conduct fact finding for third-party claims. Represent organization at agency hearings.• Collaborate with operational management to achieve organizational business objectives – change leadership, retention initiatives, employee engagement, and organizational strategic goal as Great Place to Work.• Track key metrics to identify trends/opportunities for improvement.• Develop content and conduct Employee Relations Education Sessions.• Partner with Employee Health to oversee FMLA, ADA & Organizational Leave processes/policies/compliance.

Education

• Wilmington University

  Master's degree, Human Resources Development

  1996 — 1998

• Wilmington University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resource Management

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Human Resources
• Management
• Training
• Software Documentation
• Program Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Recruiting
• Hris
• Personnel Management
• New Hire Orientations
• Labor Relations
• Employee Training
• Employee Relations
• Employee Benefits
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management
• Strategy
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Employee Engagement
• Benefits Administration
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Business Process Improvement
• Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)