Influential Woman · Retail

Kaylyn Locklear

Benefits Manager, Fleet Feet

Laurinburg, NC

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Master's in Business Administration with Healthcare Administration concentration (2020) Cert Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Cert Certified Plan Sponsor Professional

Her Story

About Kaylyn

I've been working in retail for almost 2 years, focusing on employee benefits, though I previously worked in healthcare. My day-to-day work involves customer support, where I assist with benefits questions, leave of absence matters, and workers compensation issues. I earned my Master's in Business Administration in 2020 with a healthcare administration concentration, and that's actually what first gave me exposure to human resources. When I was obtaining my master's, one of the first courses I took was Human Resources Management, and it was just something I decided immediately that I wanted to pursue. My most notable professional achievement so far has been obtaining my Professional in Human Resources certification. Every day is different in my field, and you never know what type of situation you're going to encounter. A lot of times, what we're having to do is kind of set the precedence for something that's never been done before, at least in our organization.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Kaylyn

01What do you attribute your success to?

I would say my upbringing. My family is predominantly in education, and that background has really shaped who I am and how I approach my work.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Never stop growing. By gaining certifications, hands-on experience, and learning more, I've learned to never be afraid to continue learning. That advice has really stuck with me throughout my career.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Don't be afraid to take on new challenges. The field is constantly evolving, and being willing to step up and tackle something new is essential to growing in this industry.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Every day is different, and you never know what type of situation you're going to encounter. A lot of times, we're setting the precedence for something that's never been done before, at least in our organization. That's both challenging and exciting because we're constantly navigating new territory.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Accountability. I hold myself accountable to a certain standard, both personally and professionally. That commitment to accountability guides everything I do.

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