LeKeda Keith

Provide strategic HR leadership supporting talent acquisition, HR operations, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning for a public school district serving approximately 1,800 employees. Led digital transformation of HR operations, automated recruiting workflows, and conducted confidential investigations.

Supported district-wide HR operations across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, employee lifecycle administration, and workforce reporting. Coordinated full-cycle recruitment, processed employment contracts, and administered FMLA and ADA programs.

Managed payroll, benefits administration, employee lifecycle support, and HR compliance for faculty and staff. Administered benefits, coordinated workers' compensation claims, and improved payroll documentation processes.

Managed payroll, benefits administration, and leave management for a multi-state workforce. Managed approximately $1 million in monthly multi-state payroll and administered FMLA, ADA accommodations, and Short-Term Disability.

Provided consultative payroll support for a portfolio of business clients using enterprise payroll technology. Resolved complex payroll issues and trained new specialists on payroll systems and client service.

Progressively promoted into leadership positions responsible for employee performance, quality assurance, workforce analytics, coaching, and operational excellence. Led coaching, conducted investigations, and designed training programs.

Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.