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Andrew Ikard

Houston,TX

Summary

Highly-effective Human Resources Manager delivering successful strategies for maximizing personnel retention and productivity. Knowledgeable in Human Recourses compliance and information systems.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of HR

The Levey Law Group
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees. Onboardeds 30+ employees.
  • Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
  • Coordinated employee benefits for health, vision, dental, life, disability, medical reimbursements, 401K, COBRA and workers compensation.

Contract General Office Assistant

Ikard & Company, LLP
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.

Risk Management Analyst

Dean & Draper Insurance Agency, LP
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
  • Arranged risk management team meeting by preparing materials, updating calendars and setting up conference spaces.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Estimator

RomTex Roof Services, Inc
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Creating proposals for clients from blueprints given from General Contractors in the commercial roofing industry
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Contract General Office Assistant

Ikard & Company, LLP
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.

Education

BBA - Finance

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
03-2017

Lonestar College, The Woodlands, TX
12-2012

Skills

  • Demonstrated Leadership Skills as Eagle Scout
  • Talent management
  • Benefits administration
  • Retention strategies
  • Payroll management
  • Organizational development
  • HR recordkeeping
  • Human resources management
  • Program development
  • HRIS management
  • Compliance

Timeline

VP of HR - The Levey Law Group
04.2023 - 03.2025
Contract General Office Assistant - Ikard & Company, LLP
08.2022 - 04.2023
Risk Management Analyst - Dean & Draper Insurance Agency, LP
08.2019 - 07.2022
Estimator - RomTex Roof Services, Inc
10.2018 - 07.2019
Contract General Office Assistant - Ikard & Company, LLP
11.2017 - 10.2018
Sam Houston State University - BBA, Finance
Lonestar College - ,

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