KEVIN
BEECHER
************@*****.*** H: 985-***-**** C: 504-***-****
***** ********** ****, ***********, ** 70454
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Ambitious and results-oriented Human Resource Manager with over 18 years of experience, creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Progress-driven planner adept at building and retaining high-performing teams.
SKILLS
Employee Relation
Recruitment strategies
Staff recruiting and retention
Payroll processing
Superb interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented
Society for Human Resource Management
Project Management
Employee handbook development
WORK HISTORY
Human Resource Manager Jani-King Gulf Coast - Ponchatoula, LA 05/2019 - Current
Researched and Implemented new HRIS to stream-line payroll and HR processes, in order to better equip the Regional offices
Created and distributed new company handbook including processes and procedures
Evaluated employee performance monthly and coached and trained accordingly, increasing quality of work and employee retention
Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and comply with legal requirements
Collaborated with management to build and implement effective, modern employment policies
Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems and safety and recreation programs
Verified and investigated employment claims and data
Set, enforced and explained HR policies to team members to cultivate compliant and satisfied workforce
Recruited and screened qualified potential employees
Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental and vision
Multi-District Human Resource Manager Sears Holdings Corp. - Hoffman Estates, IL 02/2016 - 01/2019
Increased operational efficiency by leading staff development and business planning
Served an instrumental role in organizational transformation and implementation and participated in 5 successful large-scale corporate restructuring
Supported regulatory compliance by overseeing all audits to ensure adherence to protocol
Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations and well-timed customer service
Provided staff members with the support and training to achieve top member satisfaction
Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as the key advocate for various personnel issues
Spearhead the implementation of improved training initiatives for all personnel levels
Recruited and trained internal candidates for potential management role opportunities
Developed and Implemented succession plan for all associates
Regional Human Resource Generalist Sears Holdings Corp. - Hoffman Estates, IL 09/2013 - 02/2016
Produced ad hoc reports and documents for senior team members
Verified data integrity and accuracy
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements
Built and maintained a high-performing and experienced team with low turnover
Collaborated with Payroll and Local Units to ensure that all project details were attended to
Restructured procedures by coordinating with Senior HR Leadership to create and execute projects
Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress and updated managers, partners as necessary
Human Resource Coordinator Sears - Hammond, LA 08/2004 - 09/2013
Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings
Reviewed human resource paperwork for accuracy and completeness by verifying, collecting and correcting additional data
Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates
Accurately prepared government compliance reports and proposal requests for employee data
Gathered personnel records from all employees from each department
Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions
Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers and references
Maintained company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University At Shreveport - Shreveport, LA Expected in 2021
MBA: Human Resource Management
Southeastern Louisiana University - Hammond, LA 2004
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Designed and implemented final pay tracking sheets for final pay states according to State and Federal Laws
Created local unit attendance monitoring grids, to ensure attendance policy is being adhered to, as well as improving profitability for the unit
Spear-head a massive Restructuring program for all field H.R. to significantly enhance delivery of a full array of services
Serve on the HR Effectiveness Team streamlining processes for field operations
Served as the Implementation Liaison for an all-in one HRIS.