Human Resources Employee Relations
Resume:
TRAVIS KEENUM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Cordova, Tennessee 38018
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HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Senior Human Resources Executive with a solid record of accomplishments emphasizing a broad range of employee related matters including:
Evaluation and development of the organization’s human resources function and performance
Review and development of progressive and proactive compensation and benefit programs
Development of staffing strategies and implementation of plans and programs to identify talent
Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Development and enforcement of policies and procedures
An innovative professional committed to organizational effectiveness with demonstrated ability to achieve consistent results and produce strong working relationships.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Succession Planning • Performance Management • Coaching and Counseling • Continuous Improvement Equal Employment Opportunity • Risk Management • Onboarding • Safety • Affirmative Action Plans Benefits Design • Metrics • Mergers and Acquisitions • Training and Development • Recruiting and Selection • Employee and Labor Relations • Start-ups • Turn-arounds • Recognition Programs • Employee Retention • Organizational Development • Talent Management • Strategic Planning • Matrix Organizations OSHA • Domestic and International Mobility
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President – HR Consultants 2014 – Present
Reestablished a full service Human Resources consulting firm specializing in the areas of Organizational Development & Effectiveness, Training & Development, Staffing, Employee & Labor Relations, Benefits and Compensation.
Conducted out placement workshops, created resumes and provided individual coaching to a 165 employee manufacturing plant which was closing
Coached employees on the creation and maintenance of Individual Development Plans
Established an optimal HR organization by restructuring workload and headcount
Created Leadership Development Program for the management team in a manufacturing plant and sales office
Served as Interim Human Resource Manager in manufacturing plants
Director of Human Resources – Lurgi, Inc. (Acquired by Air Liquide) 2007 – 2014
Directed Human Resources Operations activities for an Engineering division of an international company with operations in over 90 countries around the world. Reported to the CEO, Vice President of Operations and Director of HR-Americas Zone of this publicly held organization while leading a staff of 1 associate. Provided Human Resources leadership to as many as 1200 employees
Worked with offices in Canada, Mexico, Germany, Poland, France, India, Russia, Turkey, Dubai and China to relocate employees in and out of the U.S. in order to assure that proper talent was in the right place to provide learning opportunities, maximize operations and improve profitability of the companies
Improved recruitment success through the use of accurate and well-designed jobs while maintaining staffing at all locations
Formed employee action committee which improved employee morale and engagement resulting in an increase in productivity and a decrease in employee turnover
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Designed and implemented policies, procedures, processes, and standards regarding employment and staffing, turnover, and all other human resource activities
Ensured organization's human resources processes and policies met defined standards
Effectively communicated appropriate information to employee base in order to ensure proper understanding and utilization of processes
Directed the establishment and administration of company-wide and site-specific wage and salary management system to include employee evaluation and appraisal process
Generated strategic employee communications to effectively express company mission and vision including publication of newsletters, special communications and benefit and employment packages
Converted and merged existing 401(k) Plan, Compensation Plan, and Insurance Plans with Plans of acquiring company
Vice President of Human Resources – Goodwill Industries 2005 – 2007
Directed Human Resources activities for a non-profit provider of employment and work readiness training consisting of 8 retail stores, 14 donation centers and 4 contract locations operating in two states. Reported to the Chief Executive Officer of this privately held organization while leading a staff of 3 associates. Provided Human Resources leadership to approximately 400 employees
Created performance management programs including employee evaluation and appraisal process improving employee morale and contributing to a 12% increase in sales
Designed and administered professional training and development programs that improved both technical and management skills of employees which resulted in a $225,000 bottom line turnaround
Developed new hire orientation program which assisted in decreasing employee turnover and increasing employee productivity
Sourced, recruited and interviewed all management candidates
Developed and implemented a pay for performance system that increased employee morale and reduced salary expense
Constructed benefit programs to reduce costs and improve impact
Created positive work climate by empowering employees and training supervisors in participative management principles
President – HR Consultants 2002 – 2005
Established and managed a full service Human Resources consulting firm.
Established competency based interview guide, recruited, and screened applicants resulting in a 100% job fill rate within 60 days
Conducted compensation and benefits studies and created formalized compensation programs for government agency that allowed them to provide highest level of productivity in the nation
Improved job performance of managers by conducting training sessions in Leadership, Quality Supervision, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Hiring Success and Human Resources
Provided Executive coaching to enable clients to become more successful in their career
Conducted classes training terminated employees in the job search process
Assisted a family owned business with the start up of their Human Resources Department
Developed job descriptions by interviewing managers and employees to assure accuracy of all job descriptions
Developed an internal and external job posting program which improved employee morale and aided in succession planning
Served as interim Chief Operating Officer for a non-profit agency focused on job readiness training and placement
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration – Industrial Relations and Personnel Management – University of Memphis – Memphis, Tennessee
AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management, Executive Human Resources Forum, Mid-South Compensation Association, Greater Memphis Employee Benefits Council, SHRM Advocacy Team
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