KEVIN COLLINS
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Human Resources professional with a people-centered approach and a steady presence during business growth and transition. Experienced in scaling HR practices across expanding teams and functions while leading the change with clarity and structure. Known for turning strategy into action and creating tools that help leaders navigate employee matters with consistency and care. Acts as a trusted resource for aligning employee experience with operational priorities. Committed to fostering a positive, safe, and legal workplace where all employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
Data Analysis Inc.
Monroe, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Support over 150 employees across operations and professional services, reflecting 108% workforce growth since taking on the role. Advise over 30 leaders and partner with executives to align enterprise goals with site-level execution.
- Increase voluntary retention from 75.0% to 91.4% between 2022 and 2025 through hiring alignment, onboarding strategy, and culture-focused leadership development.
- Secure over $350k in grant funding through local partnerships with schools and city officials to support employee development, upskilling, and broader business initiatives.
- Deliver over 30 no-cost training sessions reaching over 360 participants across leadership, safety, technical, and inclusion topics.
- Led the local rollout of new enterprise systems including: HealthStream, Workforce Solutions, Workleap, AwardCo, and SuccessFactors. Manage change communications, training, and support to ensure smooth adoption.
- Guide annual performance and compensation cycles across four full-year reviews. Advise on promotion and pay decisions to maintain equity and competitiveness.
- Serve as the primary contact for employee relations and performance coaching, and daily HR support for the business, ensuring alignment between HR practices and evolving business needs.
HR Business Partner, Associate
Data Analysis Inc.
Monroe, NC
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Support a 70 employee site as the sole on-site HR lead, managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle during a period of significant organizational transition.
- Build trust and visibility across frontline staff and leadership teams, serving as a steady HR presence during local leadership turnover.
- Collaborate with department leaders to recognize team success and foster a more engaged, appreciative workplace culture.
- Introduce employee bulletin boards to spotlight new hires, birthdays, team photos, and employee achievements, creating a consistent platform for connection and morale.
- Serve as the primary contact for employee relations, coaching, and day-to-day HR operations while aligning HR practices with evolving business needs.
HR Coordinator
Data Analysis Inc.
Monroe, NC
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Participate in daily job shadowing and mentorship under the on-site HR Business Partner to build foundational knowledge in employee relations, compliance, and policy interpretation.
- Gain hands-on experience with performance documentation, employee inquiries, and early-stage coaching conversations to prepare for transition into an HRBP role.
- Conduct new hire orientations and maintain personnel files, ensuring accuracy in onboarding documentation and employee data.
Human Resource Assistant
Supreme Maintenance Organization
Greensboro, NC
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Assist HR Manager with daily administrative and operational tasks to support core HR functions.
- Run background checks and distribute onboarding documentation for incoming hires.
- Update internal employee records to maintain accuracy across personnel data.
Human Resource Intern
Capstone Consultants
Charlotte, NC
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Recruit potential employees via cold calling, job advertisements, and email.
- Semester-long internship
Human Resource Intern
Supreme Maintenance Organization
Greensboro, NC
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Audit over 2,000 I-9 forms to ensure compliance and record accuracy.
- Support daily onboarding by processing applications and entering new hires into the applicant tracking system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, American Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2021
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Data Analysis Inc.
03.2023 - Current
HR Business Partner, Associate
Data Analysis Inc.
04.2022 - 03.2023
HR Coordinator
Data Analysis Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2022
Human Resource Assistant
Supreme Maintenance Organization
12.2020 - 04.2021
Human Resource Intern
Capstone Consultants
09.2019 - 12.2020
Human Resource Intern
Supreme Maintenance Organization
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, American Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte