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Kelly Pawelsky

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Fractional HR Leader at KP HR Consulting, LLC, who built Fulcrum Health’s HR function and cut time-to-fill by 50%.

United States

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At KP HR Consulting, LLC, I provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership on a retainer or project basis. I partner with business owners and leadership teams to align HR priorities with business goals, workforce needs, and growth.

At Fulcrum Health, Inc., I built the HR function for a 50-employee company with no formal HR infrastructure. I led a phased TriNet HRIS implementation that reduced HR administrative time by 70% and streamlined operations.

I also streamlined recruitment at Fulcrum Health, reducing time-to-fill by 50%, and improved employee retention by 30% through engagement, culture-building, and recognition programs.

At Dean’s Home Services, I built the HR function from the ground up as the sole HR leader for a 100+ employee organization. I hold SHRM-CP and PHR certifications and have a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Saint Cloud State University.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Fractional HR Leader and Consultant

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KP HR Consulting, LLC

Jun 2026 - Present (5 months)

Provides strategic and hands-on HR leadership on a retainer or project basis for organizations seeking flexible, experienced expertise. Partners with business owners and leadership teams to align HR priorities with business goals, workforce needs, and growth.

HR Strategy

Employee Relations HR systems Employee Engagement Policy Development Onboarding Performance Management

Director of Human Resources

Fulcrum Health, Inc.

Aug 2023 - Jun 2026 (2 years 10 months)

Built the HR function for a 50-employee company with no formal HR infrastructure, leading recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and other HR operations. Led the phased implementation of TriNet HRIS, reducing HR administrative time by 70% and improving retention by 30%.

HRIS Implementation TriNet Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Performance Management

Compliance

Benefits Administration Data Analysis

Human Resources Manager

Dean's Home Services

Nov 2020 - Aug 2023 (2 years 9 months)

As the sole HR leader, built the HR function from the ground up, leading all HR operations and partnering with leadership to align people strategy with business growth for a 100+ employee organization. Designed and launched a comprehensive onboarding program and facilitated new hire orientation.

HR Management Onboarding Employee Relations Benefits Administration

Compliance

Policy Development Engagement Strategy

Human Resources Manager

Pritchard Companies

Jun 2020 - Oct 2020 (4 months)

Led HR functions across multiple locations to support operational and business objectives. Designed and implemented standardized onboarding and offboarding processes to improve consistency and compliance.

HR Management Onboarding Offboarding Payroll Administration Benefits Administration Employee Relations

Compliance

Director of People

Outsell, Corp.

Mar 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Partnered with Senior Leadership Team to address HR, communication, and employment related barriers impacting business performance. Strategized future staffing needs and managed talent acquisition to maintain open headcount.

HR Strategy

Talent Acquisition Compensation Benefits Employee Relations

Compliance

Team Leadership

Human Resources Manager

Outsell, Corp.

May 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 10 months)

Maintained strong employer-employee relationships through employee advocacy, engagement initiatives, and performance management. Administered performance improvement plans, promotions, and terminations.

Employee Relations Performance Management Benefits Administration Payroll

Compliance

Event Planning

HR Senior Administrative Assistant

Cargill, Inc.

Aug 2014 - May 2015 (9 months)

Supported Strategy and Business Development department with HR needs. Coordinated recruiting processes including interviews, travel, offers, and onboarding.

Recruiting Coordination HR Administration Onboarding Administrative Support

Human Resources Generalist and Administrative Assistant

Outsell, Corp.

Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 (3 years 6 months)

Supported HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Coordinated performance reviews, open enrollment, and compensation changes.

Recruitment Onboarding Payroll Benefits Administration

Compliance

I 9 Auditing

Administrative Support