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kelly lonete

@kellylonete

I’m a Head of People & Culture who builds high-performing HR systems and talent strategies that drive business outcomes.

Rwanda
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can partner with leadership to build scalable, efficient HR operations, strengthen workforce planning and performance management, and deliver end-to-end talent strategies that improve organizational effectiveness in complex environments.

I’m a Senior HR and Organizational Effectiveness professional with 15+ years of international experience across Europe, Africa, and Asia, supporting organizations in complex, fast-changing environments. I structure HR functions, improve workforce performance, and lead end-to-end talent strategies aligned with business priorities.

Based in Kigali, I partner with companies and NGOs to strengthen HR operations, optimize team structures, and improve organizational effectiveness. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution—designing scalable HR processes, guiding leadership teams, and delivering learning, employability, and leadership development through training, coaching, and organizational development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UA

Human Resources Manager

Urban Waste Extraction Authority

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Managed HR operations for a 500+ employee public-sector organization, overseeing recruitment, workforce planning, and performance management processes. Implemented HR policies and labor-law compliance, supported employee relations including disciplinary processes and conflict resolution, and improved organizational structuring and operational efficiency.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Paris 8 University logoPU

Paris 8 University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Studying a B.A. in Psychology at Paris 8 University, with end year 2026.

FL

Francesity Charles de Gaulle, Lille

Master’s, Human Resources & Organizational Communication

Earned a Master’s in Human Resources & Organizational Communication in 2009.

UI

University of the french West Indies

Bachelor’s in Communication Design, Communication Design

Studying a Bachelor’s in Communication Design at the University of the French West Indies.

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Software and tools used professionally

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