Chase Kempton
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resource Director with a proven track record of driving organizational success through strategic human capital management. Adept at developing and implementing HR initiatives that align with business objectives, enhance employee engagement, and foster a positive workplace culture.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Squeeze Media
08.2021 - Current
- Head of HR - HRBP to C-Suite
- Lead the strategic/tactical HR initiatives for Squeeze including policy creation, compliance, handbook creation (2022-2024), HRBP to all departmental leadership, training and development, culture, engagement, and recruiting
- Head of Talent Acquisition for management and technical roles
- Created and implemented a new recruiting strategy that increased employee headcount from 170 to 450+ from August 2021 to May 2023
- Created and implemented a retention and engagement strategy that reduced turnover by over 38% from 2021 to 2023
Director of Human Resources
Elite Automation
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Head of HR - HRBP to C-Suite
- Lead the strategic/tactical HR functions including policy creation, compliance, handbook edits, HRBP to all departmental leadership
- Created a talent acquisition strategy to fill key technical roles including, software developers, mechanical/automation engineers, welders, and multiple executive roles
- Developed new compensation bands for key positions and benefits, for all positions and levels, according to market conditions and budget demands
- Assisted with with a successful acquisition
Human Resource Manager
Bach Homes, LLC
03.2020 - 11.2020
- HRBP to ownership and multi-site business unit leadership
- Lead investigation efforts for multiple employee harassment issues
- Lead the strategic/tactical Human Resource functions of Bach Homes
- Collaborated with senior management and performed helpful tasks, including benefits analysis, corrective action planning, strategic data capturing, compensation structuring, payroll and multi-state compliance
Human Resources Manager
Premier Performance
03.2019 - 03.2020
- HR Manager for MA team - Lead implementation of 3 new acquisitions during 2019
- HRBP to incoming acquisitions and existing department leadership
- Talent Acquisition manager for new subsidiaries to fill key technical or management positions
- Audited payroll systems and processes for incoming acquisitions, Implementing new acquisitions into ADP for proper payroll administration
- Managed payroll for 500+ personnel in 4 subsidiaries, located in 8 states and international
Human Resource Manager
Chiz's Fresh Foods
09.2015 - 01.2019
- HRBP to C-suite and all departmental leadership
- Co-developed the 2018 edition of the employee handbook covering company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, and FMLA policies
- Created new recruiting strategy including onboarding and training
- Processed bi-weekly payroll and maintained all state, local and federal compliance
Education
Current - Master of Human Resources
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNCurrent
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Bachelor of Science
Rexburg, Idaho07-2019
Skills
- Strategic Human Resource Planning
- Human Capital Data Analysis
- High Volume Recruiting Strategy
- Organizational Structure and Development
- Employment Law Compliance
- Culture and Management Consulting
- Policy Research and Creation
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee and Manager Training and Development
Affiliations
Utah SHRM Board of Directors - Director of Emerging Professionals
Human Resource Advisor - HR Mavericks
HR Content Writer - Eddy
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Squeeze Media
08.2021 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Elite Automation
11.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resource Manager
Bach Homes, LLC
03.2020 - 11.2020
Human Resources Manager
Premier Performance
03.2019 - 03.2020
Human Resource Manager
Chiz's Fresh Foods
09.2015 - 01.2019
Current - Master of Human Resources
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Bachelor of Science
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