Blair Novotny Phr

Blair Novotny, PHR, SHRM-CP, currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at Erie and Niagara Insurance Association since June 2016, where responsibilities include enhancing employee relations and advancing human resources policies. Prior to this role, Blair held the position of Manager of Human Resources at Klein Steel Service Inc. from May 2015 to June 2016, overseeing HR functions for a major metals distributor. Blair also gained experience as Human Resources Manager at Buckingham Properties, LLC from June 2014 to May 2015, providing strategic HR direction and support as the sole HR department member. Earlier roles at Klein Steel Service Inc. included Human Resources Generalist and Administrator, contributing to policy development and HR support at the Buffalo branch. Blair holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo School of Management.