Kylie Petty

Strategic Human Resources and Labor Relations leader with progressive experience supporting unionized and non-unionized workforces across manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and sports and entertainment environments. Skilled in collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance handling, workplace investigations, employee relations, leadership coaching, compliance, onboarding, and HR operations. Recognized for delivering consistent, defensible, and practical solutions that support operational needs while maintaining productive labor-management relationships.

Labor Relations Manager - MLC - Ste. Genevieve, MO

(2025-01)

Affiliated with United Steelworkers Local 169 and Laborers Local 829

• Serve as the primary labor relations and employee relations liaison between management and union leadership for a world-leading mining operation supporting 700+ employees.
• Administer three collective bargaining agreements across multiple bargaining units, promoting consistent interpretation, compliant application, and defensible outcomes.
• Manage employee relations matters outside the grievance process, including workplace concerns, investigations, attendance, conduct, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
• Advise managers and supervisors on contract compliance, corrective action, disciplinary documentation, performance management, and day-to-day labor relations decisions.
• Partner with leadership to address employee concerns proactively and reduce escalation to formal grievances when appropriate.
• Facilitate labor-management meetings focused on collaboration, communication, issue resolution, and practical operational solutions.
• Support collective bargaining negotiations through proposal development, counterproposal review, settlement agreements, and contract language administration.
• Develop and deliver leadership training on employee relations, union relations, contract administration, grievance handling, and supervisory expectations.

Human Resources Manager III (Regional) - Sodexo Healthcare - St. Louis, MO

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

Affiliated with Service Employees International Union Local 1

• Provided HR leadership and support to multiple hospital locations across the St. Louis and Southern Illinois region, overseeing a workforce of 600+ employees and 5 direct reports.
• Served as the primary resource for HR plans, policies, programs, and procedures, educating managers and employees on consistent application.
• Investigated and resolved employee concerns, working with operational leaders, clients, and legal advisors to align recommendations with policy and business needs.
• Managed union employee relations, contract interpretation, grievance handling, arbitration support, and participation in contract negotiations.
• Guided managers and employees through HR initiatives, training, compliance requirements, staffing considerations, and performance-related matters.
• Conducted weekly employee orientation sessions and supported recruitment efforts including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Served as a primary liaison for healthcare compliance audits and supported due diligence for new business initiatives involving compensation, benefits, staffing, and compliance.

Human Resources Manager, Arrowhead Stadium - Aramark Sports and Entertainment, LLC - Kansas City, MO

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

Affiliated with Service Employees International Union Local 1

• Directed HR support for a high-volume food and beverage operation with 1,500 employees and volunteers and 3 direct reports.
• Oversaw full-cycle talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and staffing strategy for event-based operations.
• Managed employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, union grievances, and resolution processes.
• Contributed to corporate HR programs including training and development initiatives and employee recognition programming.
• Maintained HR records and supported compliance with applicable employment laws, policies, and operational requirements.

Recruiter / HR Coordinator - Bohn and Dawson - St. Louis, MO

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Affiliated with Teamsters Union Local 688

• Supported HR operations for a 300-employee metal fabrication workforce in partnership with the HR Manager.
• Led recruitment and selection activities, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Administered employee benefits, leave management, onboarding, new hire orientation, HRIS data maintenance, and employee records.
• Assisted with employee relations matters, investigations, employee complaints, HR reporting, and analytics for management review.
• Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll to support accurate and timely employee compensation.

Account Manager, Whittemore House at Washington University in St. Louis - Catering St. Louis - St. Louis, MO

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

• Managed account strategy, financial reporting, and client relationship support for the Whittemore House at Washington University in St. Louis.
• Maintained financial records, general ledger accounts, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support.
• Verified employee work hours and payroll information while maintaining accurate company records and operational documentation.

Master of Human Resource Management - Human Resource Management - Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Business - Central Methodist University

Associate of Arts - General Studies - Mineral Area College