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Ann-Marie Keough

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Responsive Human Resources Professional with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including legal compliance, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, strategic planning and policy integration. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Akumin
11.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for playing a critical role in supporting the organization's HR initiatives to align with operational focuses, fostering a positive work environment, provide guidance and coaching to top leaders
  • Provide expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure legal compliance and consistency across the organization
  • Conduct investigations and address employee relation concerns
  • Recognized as a top Influencer by peers and leaders during the company rebranding initiative.

Human Resources Business Partner

The Orthopedic Clinic
10.2017 - 11.2021
  • Responsible for leading and directing of the day-to-day human resources functions within a privately held medical practice consisting of over 150 associates with multiple locations
  • Reported directly to CEO, actively engaged in strategic planning on business operations, workflow management, fiscal/budgetary management, project management, vendor partnerships, regulatory compliance and on-going employee culture and development.

Human Resources Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
07.2007 - 10.2017
  • Successfully managed all HR related functions through the life cycle of the employee for a multi-million dollar store location consisting of 170 employees
  • Consistently increased year over year employee engagement score while maintaining Lowe's brand through customer service, employee engagement and business strategies
  • Designated trainer and responsible for multiple locations
  • Awarded Top Performer Contribution - only HR in the market to receive this award.

Human Resources Generalist

Family First Mortgage
10.2005 - 07.2007
  • Responsible for administration of all HR related functions for privately held company, consisting of over 250 branches and 50 corporate personnel.

Regional Human Resources Administrator

Nasco Services
05.1997 - 09.2005
  • Reported to Southeast Territory Manager, ensured excellent customer service to 600 clients, district trainer and supported 7 District Managers with daily operations of a national vendor services company
  • Awarded MVP award.

Education

Communications Major -

Daytona State College

Communications Major -

Ramapo College

Skills

  • Proficient with Workday / Paylocity/ PeopleSoft
  • Google Workspace
  • MS Office
  • ATS -Kenexa, icims, Workday, Paylocity
  • E-verify
  • Conflict Management
  • Data analytics
  • Policy Development
  • Managing employee relations
  • Employee relations investigations
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Workforce Planning
  • Conducting employee surveys
  • Integrating policies
  • Legal Compliance
  • Succession Planning
  • Employment branding
  • Employee Handbook Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Operations Management
  • Exit Interviews
  • Employee Referral Programs
  • Hiring and Onboarding

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Akumin
11.2021 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

The Orthopedic Clinic
10.2017 - 11.2021

Human Resources Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
07.2007 - 10.2017

Human Resources Generalist

Family First Mortgage
10.2005 - 07.2007

Regional Human Resources Administrator

Nasco Services
05.1997 - 09.2005

Communications Major -

Daytona State College

Communications Major -

Ramapo College
Ann-Marie Keough