Kayt Reardon, SPHR, GPHR, CCP, SHRM-SCP

Kayt Reardon has over 15 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on strategic management and operational functions. Kayt is currently serving as the Vice President and Head of Human Resources at APA Agency since September 2022. Prior to this, they held the role of VP, People Operations at Wave Sports + Entertainment from September 2021 to September 2022.

From October 2018 to September 2021, Kayt was the Director of Human Resources at pocket.watch. In this role, they oversaw all HR functions and played a key role in departmental management, recruiting, employee relations, payroll, post-merger integrations, benefits, system implementation, and legal compliance for the company.

Before joining pocket.watch, Kayt worked at The SIM Group as an HR Business Partner (US) from June 2015 to October 2018. Kayt was responsible for managing all HR functions for a 500-person entertainment company, including 6 divisions across 3 states and remote employees in 4 additional states.

Prior to that, Kayt held the position of Human Resources Manager at Outsource from March 2014 to March 2015. Kayt managed the day-to-day operations of the HR, Payroll, and Marketing departments for a 2,000-person organization, while also providing strategic insights.

From September 2012 to March 2014, Kayt served as the Human Resources/Benefits Manager at Security Industry Specialists, Inc. Here, they managed HR operations and was responsible for benefits administration, policy development, employee and labor relations, compliance, and departmental management.

Earlier in their career, Kayt worked at PayScale, Inc. as a Lead Job Matching Specialist from June 2011 to July 2012. In this role, they assisted customers in determining compensation for uncommon positions within their organizations and created customized job descriptions.

Additionally, they have experience as an International Benefits Research Analyst at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (formerly IBIS Advisors) from June 2010 to July 2011, where they provided analysis and information on non-US based personnel and local country-specific benefits.

Kayt's career started as an HR Coordinator at O&S Holdings from September 2007 to January 2008. Kayt also has prior experience in an HR role for an undisclosed company from March 2008 to June 2010.

Overall, Kayt Reardon has a deep understanding of human resources management and has successfully held various leadership roles throughout their career.

Kayt Reardon, SPHR, GPHR, CCP, SHRM-SCP, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences from The University of Kansas, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. In 2006 and 2007, they pursued a Professional Designation in Human Resources Management at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Throughout their career, Kayt Reardon has also earned several additional certifications. In 2012, they became a Certified Compensation Professional through WorldatWork. The following year, in 2013, they obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. In 2015, Kayt Reardon achieved the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional designation from SHRM. Lastly, in 2021, they acquired the Global Professional in Human Resources® (GPHR®) certification from HRCI.

Based on the provided information, it can be concluded that Kayt Reardon has a strong educational background in the field of Human Resources with a focus on Applied Behavioral Sciences, reinforced by their various certifications, including GPHR, CCP, SPHR, and SHRM-SCP.