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Kevin Burnham

Little Elm,TX

Summary

Senior-level Investigator with experience managing case analysis in law enforcement settings. Adept at partnering with colleagues and other agencies to gather investigative data. Known for excellence in situation leadership. Collaborative Investigator identifies links between cases. Adept at analyzing and uncovering trends in complex data. Highly skilled in complex cases.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Employee Relations Investigator

Choctaw Nation Casino
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed all team member relations processes including investigations, accommodations, and performance issues, ensuring timely and consistent resolution.
  • Trained and supervised 15 ER Investigators.
  • Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Boosted productivity by training and guiding 15 employees.
  • Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
  • Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing effective interviewing techniques.
  • Assisted in development of investigative strategies, resulting in more efficient case resolutions.
  • Conducted comprehensive background checks, contributing to informed hiring decisions and improved workplace safety.

Employee Relations Manager

BJ Equity Group Corporation
03.2019 - 11.2022
  • Partnered with HR leaders to develop positive employee relations programs and best practices.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Monitored and enforced company policies and procedures to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Collaborated with benefits specialists to enhance existing offerings based on workforce preferences, contributing to increased job satisfaction levels among staff members.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by developing and implementing effective policies and procedures.
  • Implemented performance evaluation processes that provided meaningful feedback to employees, contributing to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Evaluated and updated company policies regularly to ensure compliance with changes in labor laws or industry best practices.
  • Streamlined internal processes for handling employee complaints, expediting resolutions and increasing efficiency.

District Loss Prevention & Safety Manager

Office Depot Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • Managed programs to protect company assets from loss due to theft, fraud, and unsafe practices.
  • Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents 96%.
  • Facilitated training for 840 employees.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Western Governor University
Utah
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Bishop College
Dallas, TX
05.1988

Skills

  • Employee engagement strategies

  • Conflict resolution and mediation

  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives

  • Employment law and compliance

  • Performance management

  • HR policy development and alignment

  • Training program development and delivery

  • Exit interview analysis and retention strategies

  • Team management and leadership

Certification

  • Wicklander & Zulawski – Advanced Interview Interrogation
  • Organization Leadership
  • Internal/External Investigations
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Certified Human Resource Manager,
  • Wicklander & Zulawski
  • Organization Behavior
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Timeline

Senior Employee Relations Investigator

Choctaw Nation Casino
11.2022 - Current

Employee Relations Manager

BJ Equity Group Corporation
03.2019 - 11.2022

District Loss Prevention & Safety Manager

Office Depot Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Western Governor University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Bishop College
Kevin Burnham