Jax Keblesh
Denton
Summary
Experienced Director of Human Resources with over 15 years of strategic leadership in cultivating high-performance cultures and aligning human capital with business objectives. Demonstrated success in driving talent acquisition, employee engagement, organizational development, and performance management. Skilled in developing and implementing HR strategies that foster positive workplace environments, enhance employee retention, and support company growth. Proven expertise in labor relations, compliance, and change management with a strong ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. Adept at leading teams, managing HR operations, and providing guidance to executives on people-related matters. Passionate about empowering employees and driving sustainable growth through people-centric leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Firehawk Aerospace
08.2024 - Current
- Lead HR for 60 staff, aligning strategies to business goals, boosting diversity and satisfaction
- Implemented single pay cycle, cutting time-to-hire by 50%, adding 48 technical roles
- Optimized HR processes with data insights, enhancing recruitment and candidate experience
- Utilized metrics to assess and improve HR strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancing overall workforce effectiveness
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning, enhancing team skills and promoting high standards of punctuality and dedication
- Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing integration time for new hires and increasing team productivity through effective training
- Developed targeted employee engagement initiatives, resulting in improved retention rates and stronger team cohesion across departments
- Partnered with department heads to identify staffing needs, aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives for optimal workforce planning
- Cultivated an inclusive workplace environment, prioritizing diversity initiatives that enhanced employee satisfaction and fostered innovative ideas
Senior Human Resource Business Partner
Flightsafety Defense
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Consulted on workforce strategy, relocated HQ, improved efficiency for 733 staff
- Negotiated with 21 unions, secured agreements, streamlined HR processes, boosted retention
- Enhanced engagement, aligned workforce with budget, optimized design for better outcomes
- Implemented strategic HR initiatives, enhancing team performance and aligning staff with organizational goals
- Conducted workforce analysis, aligning HR strategies with business objectives, resulting in improved productivity and lower turnover
- Fostered a supportive work environment, enhancing team communication and morale, leading to increased employee satisfaction
- Optimized HR processes, driving measurable improvements in employee engagement and retention through targeted initiatives
- Led modern staffing initiatives, achieving significant outcomes in team efficiency and organizational culture enhancement
- Spearheaded HR initiatives, enhancing team dynamics, aligning roles with strategic goals, and fostering a culture of high performance
- Aligned HR strategies with business goals, boosting productivity and engagement across regions
- Led weekly KPI reviews, optimizing processes and identifying growth trends for strategic decisions
- Resolved complex employee issues, enhancing workplace morale and retention significantly
- Conducted training assessments, developing programs that improved skills and increased retention
- Streamlined HR processes, ensuring compliance and improving efficiency with federal regulations
- Streamlined HR operations, significantly reducing processing time and increasing compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Analyzed workforce metrics to identify trends, driving informed HR decisions that enhanced overall organizational effectiveness
- Implemented new employee relations strategies, resolving issues proactively and cultivating a positive environment across regions
- Facilitated the alignment of regional HR initiatives with business objectives, driving measurable improvements in team performance
- Conducted in-depth analysis of employee feedback, leading to actionable insights that enhanced workplace culture and retention rates
- Championed innovative employee engagement strategies, resulting in a noticeable increase in morale and productivity across teams
Regional Human Resource Business Partner
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Consulted on workforce strategy, relocated HQ, improved efficiency for 733 staff
- Negotiated with 21 unions, secured agreements, streamlined HR processes, boosted retention
- Enhanced engagement, aligned workforce with budget, optimized design for better outcomes
- Implemented strategic HR initiatives, enhancing team performance and aligning staff with organizational goals
- Conducted workforce analysis, aligning HR strategies with business objectives, resulting in improved productivity and lower turnover
- Fostered a supportive work environment, enhancing team communication and morale, leading to increased employee satisfaction
- Optimized HR processes, driving measurable improvements in employee engagement and retention through targeted initiatives
- Led modern staffing initiatives, achieving significant outcomes in team efficiency and organizational culture enhancement
- Spearheaded HR initiatives, enhancing team dynamics, aligning roles with strategic goals, and fostering a culture of high performance
- Aligned HR strategies with business goals, boosting productivity and engagement across regions
- Led weekly KPI reviews, optimizing processes and identifying growth trends for strategic decisions
- Resolved complex employee issues, enhancing workplace morale and retention significantly
- Conducted training assessments, developing programs that improved skills and increased retention
- Streamlined HR processes, ensuring compliance and improving efficiency with federal regulations
- Streamlined HR operations, significantly reducing processing time and increasing compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Analyzed workforce metrics to identify trends, driving informed HR decisions that enhanced overall organizational effectiveness
- Implemented new employee relations strategies, resolving issues proactively and cultivating a positive environment across regions
- Facilitated the alignment of regional HR initiatives with business objectives, driving measurable improvements in team performance
- Conducted in-depth analysis of employee feedback, leading to actionable insights that enhanced workplace culture and retention rates
- Championed innovative employee engagement strategies, resulting in a noticeable increase in morale and productivity across teams
Human Resource Director
Macintosh Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led HR activities, ensuring policy compliance and enhancing employee relations
- Implemented strategic workforce plans, aligning with business goals for long-term success
- Optimized recruitment processes, improving retention and talent cultivation
- Managed HR operations, supporting managers with effective interviewing techniques
- Administered FMLA and compliance, providing critical support to management
- Fostered positive employee relations, enhancing retention through strategic training initiatives and supportive leadership practices
- Executed a comprehensive workforce plan, aligning talent management with business goals, resulting in significant improvements in employee performance
- Implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, effectively sourcing candidates to fill high turnover roles and streamline hiring processes
- Provided ongoing HR support to leadership, ensuring compliance with policies and fostering a collaborative work environment for all employees
- Developed and launched new employee engagement programs, significantly enhancing workplace morale and contributing to a culture of continuous learning
- Analyzed workforce data to identify trends, enabling strategic decision-making that improved overall organizational performance
Human Resource Sergeant
US Army
04.2009 - 11.2019
- Oversaw HR for 11,600 members, ensuring compliance and quality in all programs
- Led reintegration of 460 soldiers, aiding in benefit comprehension for families
- Managed personnel transactions, including promotions and transfers, with precision
- Facilitated training achieving 100% certification in critical tasks
- Managed HR compliance across units, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring zero deficiencies in 1,872 transition packets over three years
- Facilitated training programs leading to 100% certification of critical tasks, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork within the brigade
- Led special projects to improve drug screening and medical reporting standards, contributing to a safer, drug-free work environment
- Streamlined HR processes for over 11,600 members, enhancing compliance and program quality, leading to zero deficiencies in transition packets
- Spearheaded reintegration initiatives for 460 soldiers, improving family benefit understanding and support systems
- Executed meticulous management of personnel transactions, ensuring accuracy in promotions and transfers to align with organizational goals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
United States Military Academy
01.2012
Sylvania Southview Highschool -
Ohio
Ohio01.2007
Skills
- HR Information Systems Management
- Change Management
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- M&A
- Payroll and Benefits Admin
- Labor Relations
- Talent Acquisition
- Employment Law Compliance
- Leadership Development
- Succession Planning
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Management
- Training Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Employee Retention
- Agile Methodologies
- PEO Implementation
- Workforce Strategy
- Change Facilitation
- Team Building
- Talent Development
- Workforce Optimization
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Firehawk Aerospace
08.2024 - Current
Senior Human Resource Business Partner
Flightsafety Defense
01.2022 - 08.2024
Regional Human Resource Business Partner
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
Human Resource Director
Macintosh Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Human Resource Sergeant
US Army
04.2009 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
United States Military Academy
Sylvania Southview Highschool -
Ohio
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