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Elnora Kelly

Head of People Analytics & Research

Block, inc. | Seattle, WA

Technologies

My Portfolio Highlights

My New Course

Introduction to the Tidyverse

My New Course

Introduction to the Tidyverse

Insightful strategist, envisioning new possibilities through data foresight.

My Work

Take a look at my latest work.

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Introduction to Data Visualization with ggplot2

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Introduction to the Tidyverse

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Introduction to Data Visualization with ggplot2

My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

Other Certificates

Georgia State University Disaster Management Certification

Georgia Institute of Technology Tech-To-Teaching Certificate

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

Courses

Understanding Machine Learning

Introduction to the Tidyverse

Introduction to Data Visualization with ggplot2

Courses

Understanding Machine Learning

Introduction to the Tidyverse

Introduction to Data Visualization with ggplot2

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Block | Oct 2023 - Present

Head of Strategic People Research & Analytics Partnerships

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Modal | Feb 2023 - Present

Advisory Board Member

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Block | Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

Head of Talent Analytics

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Qualtrics | Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

Head of XM Talent Development

including organizational psychologists, ops & delivery strategists, and learning experience designers

Amazon | Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

Senior Research Scientist, People Strategy & Analytics

Managed and developed a team of applied researchers, data scientists, and analytics business partners focusing on the development, evaluation, and optimization of enterprise talent strategy, programs, and internal products. • Led research and pilot programs on employee experiences, including diversity and inclusion. • Delivered evidence-based innovation and enhancements recommendations for HR strategies and programs, driving increased employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction. • Created policy and program recommendations to better support employees during the COVID-19 crisis.

Amazon | Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

Senior Research Scientist, Global Compensation

Spearheaded research, measurement, and process improvement initiatives affecting compensation for over 1M employees and candidates. Conducted research on relationships among compensation, retention, and employee engagement, and studied user experiences with internal compensation products. • Refined company pay equity assessment programs, reducing manual inspection requirements by 40%. • Developed first enterprise compensation survey, effectively identifying key drivers of fairness perceptions. • Conducted policy experiment that changed the signing bonus program for new graduate hires. • Established KPIs, success metrics, and continuous measurement/ improvement frameworks for 12 compensation programs.

Facebook | Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

Manager, People Analytics & Workforce Strategy

Built a team of psychologists, economists, operations researchers, and analytic business partners focusing on evaluation, innovation, and optimizing global recruiting strategies, interviewing, and workforce planning. * Forged partnerships with senior leaders and operations teams to enhance global strategies, programs, and operations. * Conducted research and modeling to drive global recruiting strategy and enterprise workforce planning. • Innovated new goal-setting and performance management framework and internal product interface to improve tracking and delivery of actionable recommendations for improvement. • Defined approach, content, and criteria for Facebook Oversight Board member vetting, eligibility, and selection. • Created career development resources and workshops for research scientists and analytics business partners to drive continuous professional growth.

Facebook | Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

People Research Scientist, People Analytics & Workforce Strategy

Led cross-functional research and change management around talent acquisition and development, assessment, and recruiting. • Identified implications of events for recruiting outcomes to implement risk mitigation strategies, as needed. • Outlined opportunities for operational and strategic enhancements based on organizational requirements and objectives. • Generated selection content used to hire over 10,000 employees. • Co-led design, proof-of-concept, and staffing of the Global Talent Selection function.

McKinsey & Company | Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

Human Capital Analyst

Conducted applied research on diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, talent management & selection, and workforce planning. • Developed, tested, and refined quantitative models of employee satisfaction, attrition, retention, and performance. • Delivered surveys and programs on employee engagement and inclusion, as well as sponsorship and mentorship networks.

Georgia Institute of Technology | Aug 2010 - May 2016

Research Manager

Led teams on empirical research projects on the interactive influence of individual characteristics and work contexts on employee performance, personality, and psychological testing and assessment. Managed all recruitment, hiring, performance management, and evaluation of research assistants.

Georgia Institute of Technology | May 2015 - Aug 2015

Instructor

Developed and delivered lectures, in-class activities, assignments, and assessments for an undergraduate Introduction to Psychology course in this role. Evaluated student performance, generating and providing both formative and summative feedback.

Cox Communications | May 2012 - Sep 2013

Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Development Consultant

Conducted internal research, process improvement strategies, and strategic projects supporting organizational development, transformation, change, and employee talent management programs.

AutoTrader.com | May 2011 - May 2012

Organizational Effectiveness & Workforce Analytics Consultant

Designed and disseminated employee surveys, process improvement initiatives, and organizational transformation strategies. • Developed in-depth action plans to drive employee engagement and exit survey programs. • Assessed workforce and workload distribution across organizational functions to identify redundancies. • Conducted internal research on workforce diversity, planning, turnover, compensation, and talent review.

Georgia Institute of Technology | Aug 2010 - May 2011

Teaching Assistant

Graded assignments, provided supplemental instruction via office hours, and delivered guest lectures for undergraduate Social Psychology courses.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Apr 2009 - Jul 2009

Program Management Consultant

Managed the commission process for appointing the Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs for Health. Increased application tracking and processing efficiency by creating a digital applicant tracking solution for users within a specialized HR division focused on staffing Senior Executive Service (SES) roles and political appointments.

Public Performance & Management Group, Georgia State University | Jul 2007 - Oct 2008

Research Associate II

Managed interdisciplinary teams of researchers and consultants on advisory, survey, program evaluation, and implementation engagements with public/ social sector clients in this role. Delivered executive coaching, professional development, and training to government and nonprofit leaders.

Public Performance & Management Group, Georgia State University | Jan 2006 - May 2007

Research Assistant

Planned and managed applied research, training, and program evaluation client engagements. Provided research, content development, and operational support for departmental publications, projects, and programs.

Georgia STAND-UP | Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

Policy Intern

Conducted policy research supporting advocacy, community education, and coalition-building around sustainable redevelopment/fair housing, social justice, and living wages.

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

ABD in Industrial-Organizational PsychologyGeorgia Institute of Technology

Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational PsychologyGeorgia Institute of Technology

Master of Public Administration in Public Policy Analysis & Crisis ManagementGeorgia State University | 2007

Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational PsychologyOld Dominion University | 2005

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