Keith Nix
SENIOR HR EXECUTIVE
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Strategic and results-driven corporate executive with a track record of over 20 years in driving organizational growth and excellence. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing HR policies to ensure compliance across multiple regions, while also leading effective talent acquisition strategies. Skilled in fostering a unified corporate culture that promotes collaboration and innovation. Known for guiding individuals and teams to reach their full potential through mentorship and strong leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Vice President
Blew & Associates, P.A.
04.2021 - Current
- Established and led the Human Resources department, implementing HRIS, ATS, benefits overhaul, payroll compliance, and employee policies across operations in over 40 states, ensuring adherence to diverse labor laws and regulations
- Developed and oversaw strategic HR initiatives aligned with organizational objectives, addressing the needs of a diverse, distributed workforce
- Spearheaded the creation of a two-person internal recruitment team, scaling the company from 135 to 350 employees in 1.5 years and eliminating $300K in external recruiter fees
- Lead workforce planning, recruiting, and talent acquisition strategies to support business growth and sustainability
- Effectively addressed employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions and terminations, in alignment with company policy and local labor laws
- Developed and implemented comprehensive performance management frameworks, aligning employee objectives with organizational goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Directed mergers and acquisitions to expand company capabilities while ensuring seamless integration and cultural alignment
- Designed the company's organizational structure and recruited three new C-suite executives, enhancing leadership capacity and strategic direction
- Lead all legal and compliance review functions
- Writing and reviewing all MSA, NDA, and Employment contracts to make sure the company is protected from adverse legal damages
- Monitored and assessed compensation and benefit programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance across all regions of service
- Spearheaded the creation of the marketing department and boosted the company's internal sales by 30% in the first year of its inception
- Trained and released the department to two young marketing professionals
- Spent 15% of time traveling to remote offices, meeting with staff, and doing training
Executive Pastor
Word of Grace Church
06.2012 - 05.2021
- Managed staff and operations, implementing policies and procedures that improved efficiency and compliance within a non-profit environment
- Led financial turnaround initiatives, eliminating $500K in debt and completing a $1M renovation project with cash, demonstrating strategic financial management
- Developed and enforced hiring practices that enhanced talent acquisition and retention, contributing to organizational stability
- Authored all employee documents, including employee handbook and employment agreements, to standardize HR practices and ensure legal compliance
- Lead all leadership initiatives, speaking to leaders from around the community and training them on how to see greater organisational outcomes
- Increased meeting efficiency by 40% through structured leadership meetings, promoting effective communication and decision-making
Operations Manager
R&L, Inc.
05.2002 - 05.2012
- Supervised all operations related to woods products crews, including hiring, training, and production oversight, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
- Increased production efficiency by 45%, positioning R&L as a top-performing small operation in Arkansas and Louisiana
- Improved employee retention by 50% through strategic hiring practices and fostering a supportive work environment
- Enhanced equipment maintenance programs, saving the company $200K over five years through proactive process improvements
Education
Business Administration and Management - Business Administration
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Skills
- Strategic HR Leadership & Organizational Development
- Multi-Regional HR Compliance & Policy Implementation
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Performance Management & Staff Development
- HRIS Integration and Analytics
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Change Management & Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Rippling
- Paycom
- Workable
- Quickbase
- Basecamp
- Adobe
- QuickBooks
- Strategic leadership
- Strategic plans
- Process improvements
- Digital transformation
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HRCI
Timeline
Senior Vice President
Blew & Associates, P.A.
04.2021 - Current
Executive Pastor
Word of Grace Church
06.2012 - 05.2021
Operations Manager
R&L, Inc.
05.2002 - 05.2012
Business Administration and Management - Business Administration
Southern Arkansas University Tech
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