KEVIN BAUM
JENKS
Summary
Experienced Human Resources professional with a strong background in employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, benefits administration, leave management, and HR operations. Proven ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels while supporting strategic business objectives. Skilled in conducting investigations, managing complex employee matters, leading onboarding and training initiatives, and supporting HR systems and process improvements. Recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and delivering employee-focused solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior HR Generalist
EMSA
Tulsa, OK
07.2025 - Current
- Partner with HR leadership to align HR operations with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on HR compliance, employment practices, and policy administration.
- Oversee and support the daily productivity and work quality of HR Generalists and HR Assistants.
- Assist with development, implementation, and communication of organizational policies and employee handbook updates.
- Provide guidance to leaders regarding employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and documentation practices.
- Lead and support investigations involving misconduct, policy violations, and performance concerns.
- Administer and manage employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leaves, and return-to-work coordination.
- Partner with employees, managers, and third-party vendors to ensure compliance and effective communication regarding leave administration.
HR Generalist
BlackHawk Industrial
Tulsa, OK
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Served as primary contact and lead for Learning and 360 processes.
- Conducted weekly new employee orientation sessions.
- Facilitated investigations, corrective action meetings, and employee relations discussions.
- Initiated and processed requisitions and offer letters for leadership approval.
- Created and distributed weekly ADP reports for Senior Leadership Team review.
- Supported employees and managers with leave administration and benefits-related inquiries.
HR Generalist / HR Advisor Lead
Oklahoma State Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Served as HCM Lead for a year-long Oracle ERP implementation supporting HCM Core, Learning, Talent, Benefits, and Recruiting modules.
- Collaborated with consultants and organizational leaders on system configuration and implementation planning.
- Conducted biweekly new employee orientation sessions.
- Led employee investigations and corrective action meetings.
- Managed FMLA administration and workers’ compensation processes.
- Assisted leadership with employee relations matters and conflict resolution strategies.
- Supported ADP, EV5, and benefits administration functions.
- Served as an internal consultant on HR policies, procedures, and compliance matters.
Payroll & Benefits Administrator / Employment Coordinator
Ameristar Perimeter Security ASSA ABLOY
Tulsa, OK
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Represented the organization at career fairs and recruiting events.
- Conducted new hire orientation and benefits orientation sessions.
- Coordinated open enrollment and employee benefits communication.
- Managed recruitment efforts for hourly and exempt positions.
- Wrote and posted job advertisements for open positions.
- Conducted applicant screenings and initial interviews.
Human Resources Generalist
LIFE Senior Services
Tulsa, OK
08.2013 - 10.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruitment including onboarding, offboarding, applicant tracking, and compliance reporting.
- Coordinated agency-wide training programs and annual open enrollment.
- Supported employee relations through counseling, mentoring, and supervisor guidance.
- Processed HRIS data, payroll information, vendor enrollments, and employee status changes.
- Administered employee benefits and benefits communication initiatives.
Human Resources Manager
InFinity Care of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
06.2007 - 08.2013
- Managed all human resources functions for the organization.
- Oversaw disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution processes.
- Recruited, interviewed, and screened prospective employees including background and reference checks.
- Conducted onboarding and new hire orientation programs.
- Ensured compliance with HR regulations and employment practices.
- Assisted leadership in developing company core values and mission statements.
- Implemented a values-based interview process to improve hiring effectiveness.
- Maintained quality assurance and incident documentation within Deyta systems.
- Administered payroll setup and employee record maintenance including deductions and direct deposits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Employee Relations
- HR Compliance
- Leave Administration (FMLA/ADA)
- Investigations
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- HRIS & ERP Systems
- Policy Development
- Onboarding & Orientation
- Conflict Resolution
- Training & Development
- Oracle HCM
- ADP Workforce Now
- UKG
Certification
SHRM-CP
Timeline
Senior HR Generalist
EMSA
07.2025 - Current
HR Generalist
BlackHawk Industrial
03.2025 - 07.2025
HR Generalist / HR Advisor Lead
Oklahoma State Medical Center
11.2022 - 03.2025
Payroll & Benefits Administrator / Employment Coordinator
Ameristar Perimeter Security ASSA ABLOY
11.2019 - 11.2022
Human Resources Generalist
LIFE Senior Services
08.2013 - 10.2019
Human Resources Manager
InFinity Care of Tulsa
06.2007 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oklahoma State University