Human Resources Professional

Michael Hildebrandt

Tarpon Springs, FL ***** *****************@*****.*** 423-***-**** LinkedIn: Michael Hildebrandt LinkedIn

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

Transformational HR Professional with 15+ years of experience driving organizational performance through strategic human capital management. Adept at leading HR transformations, building scalable systems, and aligning people strategy with business objectives across diverse industries including telecommunications/construction, medical devices, manufacturing, and food service. Proven success in M&A integration, partnering with Private Equity firms, cultural alignment, cost reduction, and compliance. Trusted advisor to executive leadership with a strong record of optimizing workforce engagement and delivering operational excellence.

Core Competencies

Talent Acquisition Employee Engagement HR Transformation M&A Integration Compensation & Benefits (Total Rewards) Performance Management HRIS Systems Strategic Planning Culture Development Safety & Risk Mitigation Labor Relations Training & Development DEI Initiatives Change Management Compliance Private Equity

HR Systems

UKG Workday Paylocity Paycom Dayforce ICIMS Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal HR Consultant Hildebrandt HR Solutions, LLC – Tampa, FL Aug 2024 – Present

Providing strategic HR consulting services to organizations throughout the Southeast. Support clients with compliance audits, HR policy development, leadership training, and system implementations.

Chief Human Resources Officer GridSource – Tampa, FL Sep 2023 – May 2024

Led post-acquisition HR integration for three utility construction firms totaling $250M in revenue and 750+ employees.

Built Best-In-Class HR and Safety departments from the ground up; led 12 remote HR/Safety professionals across the U.S.

Achieved $3.1M+ in cost savings by consolidating insurance and benefits programs and implementing Paylocity for full-cycle HR automation.

Authored comprehensive Employee Handbook and standardized HR policies, improving compliance and communication.

Served as strategic advisor to the CEO and Board, driving informed, data-backed business decisions.

Senior Director of Human Resources – Americas Artivion (formerly CryoLife) – Kennesaw, GA Oct 2019 – Sep 2023

Directed HR strategy for a global medical device company across North America, LATAM, and Canada.

Managed team of 15 HR professionals supporting 950 employees.

Increased employee retention by 45% via strategic culture survey and actionable engagement plans.

Reduced payroll processing time by 40% through benefits/payroll system optimization.

Ensured 100% compliance with OFCCP, EEOC, FLSA, AAP, and EEO audits.

Vice President, Human Resources Big Time Products – Rome, GA Aug 2016 – Oct 2019

Built the HR department for a manufacturing and retail supplier in preparation for private equity sale.

Oversaw HR operations during acquisition and post-sale integration.

Reduced benefit costs by $300K+ through redesign and vendor negotiations.

Created compensation frameworks and career development systems, enhancing recruiting and retention.

Senior Director, Human Resources Church’s Chicken – Atlanta, GA Feb 2012 – Aug 2016

Directed HR strategy for North American operations supporting 4,500+ employees.

Increased field employee retention by 40% by revamping hiring and onboarding.

Delivered $200K+ in savings by selecting and transitioning to a new unemployment services provider.

Led successful migration to Workday HRIS in collaboration with executive and legal teams.

AFFILIATIONS

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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