Kelly Salerno
Senior People Business Partner @Delivery Associates
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WORK HISTORY
Senior People Business Partner @Delivery Associates
Trusted strategic partner to senior leadership in a global consulting firm spanning 42 countries; lead the people agenda for the Americas, representing 65% of headcount, with a focus on scaling impact and aligning talent to business outcomes. Supported 35% headcount growth across the portfolio while optimizing HR processes by integrating AI and automation, enabling the team to shift from transactional support to high-impact strategic initiatives; lead a team of 2 People Advisors to deliver core HR services across the employee lifecycle, including global hiring and onboarding, performance reviews, annual salary reviews, bonus disbursement, benefits, payroll, and employee relations cases. Partner with senior leaders to proactively address talent needs through org design, workforce planning, and leadership coaching; advise on underperformance, succession planning, and retention strategies to ensure long-term organizational health Spearheaded a redesign of the firm\'s Performance Management process, informed by employee feedback and external benchmarks; introduced competency framework models, career progression guidelines, and anonymous feedback loops, boosting engagement and clarity across all levels. Designed and implemented a global Extended Leave Policy, including an expanded and inclusive Parental Leave offering; modeled financial impact and secured unanimous board approval.
EDUCATION
Medaille University
Project Management Institute Authorized Program Course: Project Management 100
SUNY Geneseo
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and Sociology
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT KELLY SALERNO
Strategic and data-driven Human Resources leader with 10+ years of global experience aligning people strategy with business goals in high-growth, mission-driven environments. Proven track record of partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, lead change, and deliver scalable people programs that enhance engagement, retention, and performance. A trusted advisor and people-first operator who brings clarity and collaboration to every stage of the employee lifecycle.Functional Expertise: Employee Relations | Talent Strategy | Recruitment | Onboarding | Benefits & Compensation | Change Management | Project Management | Operational Effectiveness | HR Policy Development & Implementation | Data Analysis & Reporting | Learning & DevelopmentProficient in Microsoft Office, Workday, PowerBI, Salesforce, Culture Amp, Leapsome, HiBob
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