Kelly Houston

Kelly Houston, PHR has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Kelly is currently serving as a Client Operations Lead at Businessolver since May 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Questco Companies as a Benefits Consultant from March 2022 to May 2022 and as a Benefits Specialist from June 2021 to March 2022.

Kelly also had significant roles at Tandem HR, where they worked as a Benefits Analyst from October 2020 to June 2021. Kelly temporarily stepped in as a Senior Benefits Specialist for their second-largest client from November 2020 to March 2021. Kelly also served as a Benefits Specialist from April 2019 to October 2020 and as a Human Resources Assistant from December 2018 to March 2019. Additionally, they worked as an Internal HR Coordinator and Recruiter from October 2017 to November 2018.

Earlier in their career, Kelly worked at Four Lakes Recreation in various roles including Ski Instructor from January 2008 to March 2020, Pool Attendant from May 2008 to August 2017, and Ski Patrol from December 2008 to March 2017.

Furthermore, Kelly Houston gained experience working at Target as a Human Resources Team Member from July 2015 to October 2017 and as a Guest Service Team Member from September 2010 to June 2015.

Overall, Kelly has extensive experience in benefits administration, HRIS management, client support, recruitment, and customer service.

Kelly Houston, PHR, obtained their Bachelor's degree in Biology, General from Aurora University, where they studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, they earned an Associate's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from the College of DuPage, where they attended from 2010 to 2012.

In terms of additional certifications, Kelly obtained their Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in April 2022. Before that, they acquired the Fundamentals in Health Benefits certification from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) in March 2020. In September 2019, they obtained two certifications: IS-100.C from FEMA and Introduction to Group Health Plans from IFEBP. Prior to these, in November 2018, they obtained the aPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute. Kelly also has certifications in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association and Outdoor Emergency Care from the National Ski Patrol, which were acquired in May 2008.