Kelly Services (NASD: KELYA) promoted James “Jim” Polehna to corporate secretary and chief investor relations, executive compensation and communications officer from his prior position as corporate secretary and VP of investor relations.

Polehna will now have the additional responsibility for executive compensation in addition to his existing areas of corporate governance, investor relations and internal communications. He also oversees the company’s public affairs/philanthropy functions.

He reports to Kelly Services President and CEO George Corona.

Polehna joined Kelly Services in 2001 as assistant secretary and director of investor relations from Citizens Banking Corporation, where, for nearly 20 years, he held various positions of increasing responsibility including VP of investor relations, strategic planning and corporate governance.

“The increasing complexity and scrutiny around executive compensation and overlap with areas of corporate governance mean that combining these areas creates the opportunity for synergy and streamlined efficiencies,” Corona said. “Jim’s background and experience as a results-oriented and collaborative leader will serve Kelly well as he continues to provide strategic guidance and direction in each of his areas of accountability.”

Polehna’s promotion follows the recent appointment of Pete Boland as chief marketing officer, the promotion of Kristin Supancich to chief human resources officer and the naming of Hannah Lim-Johnson as chief legal officer.