Kelly Fitzgerald serves as a Principal Consultant with PositivelyHR at Positively Partners, bringing over 15 years of experience partnering with organizations and leaders to navigate complex employee relations matters and build healthy, high-performing workplaces. Her work focuses on helping leaders address sensitive personnel issues, strengthen management practices, and create people systems that support both organizational performance and employee well-being.
Kelly brings a thoughtful and pragmatic approach to her work, balancing legal compliance, organizational values, and real-world operational needs. She is known for helping leaders navigate difficult workplace situations with clarity, empathy, and sound judgment.
Kelly’s background includes serving as founding HR for growing organizations and advising leaders across industries including hospitality, technology, and professional services. She is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), reflecting her deep expertise in strategic HR leadership.
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kelly lives with her husband and their Jack Russell terrier. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and building the perfect playlist for any occasion.
