Kevin Hicks
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Strategic, results‑driven Human Resources leader with 17+ years of progressive experience across oil and gas, logistics, staffing, and manufacturing. Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, performance management, benefits administration, HRIS implementation, and employee engagement. Adept at building scalable HR programs that reduce turnover, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance across multi‑state operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Human Resources Manager
Dyna Energetics
Blum, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Lead HR team and manage full HR lifecycle: recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and performance management, investigations, unemployment claims and hearing, safety injuries and incidents and employee engagement.
- Ensured compliance with employment laws, mitigating potential risks to the organization.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Developed and implemented employee training programs to enhance workforce capabilities.
- Managed recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding of new hires.
- Facilitated performance management initiatives to align employee goals with organizational objectives.
- Conducted employee engagement surveys to gather feedback and improve workplace culture.
- Advised management on HR policies and compliance to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Streamlined HR processes, reducing administrative burdens and increasing efficiency in operations.
- Led conflict resolution efforts, fostering a collaborative work environment among teams.
- Analyzed workforce data to identify trends and inform strategic HR decisions for talent management.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Facilitated open forums between employees and management to foster trust-building dialogue and promote transparency.
- Established key performance indicators, monitoring progress towards strategic human resources objectives.
- Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents.
- Helped department leaders devise ways to fairly assess employee performance and develop improvement plans.
Director of Human Resource and Benefits
Belmar Integrated Logistics
Dallas, TX
10.2019 - 02.2025
- Lead HR for a 1,500‑employee staffing organization across TX, IL, GA, NV, AZ, CO, and PA as a department‑of‑one.
- Manage employee relations, workforce planning, compensation strategy, performance management, benefits negotiation/administration, diversity, and affirmative action.
- Maintain accurate employee accounting and HR administrative systems daily.
- Review unemployment claims and participate in hearings; investigate and process workers' compensation claims.
- Implemented Paycom HRIS/payroll and trained recruiters and leadership.
- Conduct weekly leadership meetings to review hiring, rehire, and termination metrics.
- Partner with leadership to sustain staffing levels above 90% and advise on staffing projections.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Developed strategic initiatives to streamline logistics processes and improve service delivery.
- Implemented advanced inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Analyzed market trends and customer needs to drive product development and service offerings.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Mentored staff on best practices in logistics management and operational excellence.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Human Resource Manager
Home Depot
Madison, MS
11.2008 - 10.2019
- Directed HR operations for a 170‑employee retail location, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee relations.
- Implemented targeted HR strategies that moved the district from lowest to top performer.
- Ensured compliance with FMLA, ADA, Title VII; updated HR policies quarterly.
- Led HRIS transition and deployed employee self‑service tools to streamline HR processes.
- Mediated interdepartmental conflicts and designed recognition and engagement programs that improved retention.
- Led recruitment initiatives to attract and retain top talent across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented employee training programs to enhance skill sets and performance.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, improving new hire integration and satisfaction levels.
- Managed employee relations by resolving conflicts and promoting a positive work environment.
- Oversaw compliance with labor laws, ensuring adherence to regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with leadership on diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster an equitable workplace.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Championed employee wellness initiatives to improve job satisfaction and reduce absenteeism.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Human Resource Specialist
University Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
Jackson, MS
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Streamlined recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience and reducing time-to-hire.
- Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs, improving retention rates for new hires.
- Managed employee relations, addressing concerns to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Conducted training sessions on HR policies and compliance, ensuring staff awareness and adherence.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify workforce needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, ILBachelor of Science - Political Science
Tougaloo College
Jackson, MS05-2007
High School Diploma -
Hattiesburg High School
Hattiesburg, MS05-2001
Skills
- Succession planning
- Building morale
- HR policies and procedures
- HR analytics
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Payroll management
- Background checks
- Talent acquisition
- Recruitment strategies
- Benefits administration
- HRIS management
- Labor law compliance
- Human resources operations
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
OSHA-10 Certified
Adult First Aid/CPR
HIPPAA-Certified-Employee Group Heath Plans
Accelerated HR Management Certificate - Greenland University
HRIS (ADP, Paycom, Paycor)
ATS (Workforce, UKG)
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Manager
Dyna Energetics
02.2025 - Current
Director of Human Resource and Benefits
Belmar Integrated Logistics
10.2019 - 02.2025
Human Resource Manager
Home Depot
11.2008 - 10.2019
Human Resource Specialist
University Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
08.2007 - 11.2008
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Tougaloo College
High School Diploma -
Hattiesburg High School