Michelle Kankousky

About Michelle Kankousky

With over 15 years of experience in the HR field, I have focused on the training side the past 10. Working with employees and managers in their primary DISC communication style to enhance their own personal development is my passion. DiSC - S (35%) C (35%) I (30%) D (0%)StrengthsFinder - Achiever | Harmony | Responsibility | Arranger | FocusPrimary Language of Appreciation - Words of Affirmation | Secondary Language of Appreciation - Quality Time | Least Valued Language of Appreciation - Acts of Service

Experience

1. Senior Employee Experience Designer

   Insperity

   Nov 2023 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   My work is driven by a passion for thoughtful design, continuous improvement, and creating experiences that empower people to feel informed, connected, and capable of doing their best.I collaborate with leaders and teams across Innovative Technology Solutions (ITS) to intentionally shape a people-centered employee experience. By aligning culture, communication, and technology, I help employees learn, grow, and thrive—especially during times of change.I turn employee feedback into actionable improvements, support leaders in telling clearer stories, and design experiences that guide people through growth, change, and daily work.I partnered with leaders to develop communication, engagement, and experience strategies that help employees stay informed, navigate change, and build connections. My approach blends employee listening, experience design, and storytelling to transform insights into meaningful action—supporting teams as they evolve.Our focus is on continuous, feedback-driven improvement grounded in insights from employees and leaders.Key areas of impact include:• Designing and implementing department-wide communication strategies to enhance clarity, engagement, and trust• Leading employee listening initiatives (focus groups, surveys, dashboards) and translating insights into action• Partnering with leadership on department meetings, change communications, and experience-driven projects• Developing scalable resources, toolkits, and guidelines for managers and teams• Orchestrating engaging experiences, including hybrid events• Mentoring and developing EX talent, including onboarding and guiding ITS’s first EX intern

Education

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems

  1997 — 2002

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  Masters, Business Administration

  2006 — 2008

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Organizational Development
• Workforce Planning
• Leadership
• Career Development
• College Recruiting
• Frontpage
• Training
• Policy
• Personnel Management
• Human Resources
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Time Management
• Job Descriptions
• Microsoft Office
• Talent Management
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Relations
• Management
• U.s. Family and Medical Leave Act (Fmla)
• Performance Management
• Fmla
• Temporary Placement
• Negotiation
• Onboarding