Kurt D. Geiger

Work History

Principal

Kompendium, LLC

Brooklyn, NY

01.2020 - Current

Human Resources Consultant providing services to small and medium sized companies that are growing
Notable clients: The David Lynch Foundation, Malta, Inc., Kiwi Partners, Arabella Advisors, and Zaviant Consulting
HR Strategist brought on to build, drive, lead, and execute all aspects of Client firm's Human Resources efforts
Functioning as a strategic, human capital business advisor to the senior management team, providing guidance in all HR matters, including performance management and professional development
Developing a staffing and succession plan to ensure the continuity of talent
Design and deliver global performance review processes
Developed a process for identifying our internal knowledge base and tracking the utilization of those skills during technology workflows, Human Resources Consulting provides a wide range of HR Services to small and growing organizations
Consult with clients on HR, people solutions, and organizational effectiveness issues to ensure compliance, high employee performance, management proficiency, and implementation of best practices to maintain and grow their business
Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for instructional improvement, leading targeted interventions.

Executive Vice President of Human Resources

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc

Altoona, PA

01.2018 - 01.2020

Private equity-backed healthcare organization offers Behavioral Health, Autism Schools, and substance use disorder services in multiple states
As a senior leadership team member, I led all Human Resources functions (including Employee
Development, HR Generalists/Employee Relations, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition)
Led and managed Human Resources support for 2,400+ workers across multiple sites and facility types o Revamped the HR department to scale HR services Created
Established a clear vision for organizational growth while developing actionable plans to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives.
Optimized our Applicant Tracking System
Implemented a workplace investigations process
Increased year-over-year hires by 30%, reduced time to fill by 25%, reduced vacancy rates across the organization
Created regional HR Business Partner model to align with Operations leadership
Implemented a new KPI program to track HR activities and improvements
Created a Key Employee program; currently developing and training 250+ Key Employees across the system
Nearly half of all promotions have originated from the Key Employee program
Established University partnerships in all regions and negotiated tuition benefits
Supported organizational growth by 11 locations through de novo and acquisition development

Senior Vice President

Pinnacle Treatment Centers

Mount Laurel, NJ

01.2016 - 01.2018

Family of facilities providing substance use disorder services to nearly 60 locations across six states, of Human Resources
Directed all aspects of Human Resources; Recruitment, Talent & Organizational Development
Employee Relations, Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, and Employee Training; implemented internal investigation process with the CQI team o Led and managed HR Generalist support for Pinnacle's 60 locations, 2,500+ employees in six states o Optimized existing systems and led an overhaul of the HR Department Led RFP, selection, and implementation of new Applicant Tracking System Upgraded HR talent Developed Key HR Dashboard to track hiring, turnover, and trend labor costs Developed De Novo and Acquisition growth plan Introduced HR Due Diligence checklist to ensure targets were suitable risks & identified cost considerations HR Team successfully staffed nineteen new locations in 2018 o HR improvements led to reduced time-to-fill ratios, vacancy rate, and overall turnover for

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Bancroft

Cherry Hill, NJ

01.2013 - 01.2016

Bancroft is a leading provider of specialized services for intellectual and developmental disabilities
Bancroft's continuum of care provides Education, Residential, Vocational, and day programs for children, adolescents, and adults
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources, including Talent Acquisition, Talent and
Organizational Development, Employee Relations, Employee Total Rewards, Timekeeping, Payroll,HRIS, and Training
Significant results included:
Reduced Health Benefits Spend by
Reduced Worker's Compensation costs
Enhanced Tuition Programs and launched a company-sponsored master's Program leading to retention and attraction of key employees
Implemented an improved employee and CQI investigations
Launched overhauled new hire Orientation, introduced recent hire check-ins, and a Welcome Process to acclimate new staff to Bancroft Reduced first-year turnover by 25% Improved overall employee retention by 15%

Vice President

Siemens/Gamesa

01.2008 - 01.2013

Siemens/Gamesa provides Design, Development, Manufacture, Maintain and Promote Wind Turbines and Wind Farm Development
Responsible for all aspects of Human Capital; Talent Acquisition, Talent and Organizational Development, Labor/Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Global Mobility, Payroll, HRIS, and Training
Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Chief Negotiator on all Labor Relations activities
Negotiated 4-year Collective Bargaining Agreement o Replaced seniority-based systems with a skill-based training program
Streamlined/Improved Selection processes improved Employee Leaves, Attendance, and Turnover KPIs resulting in $5M in savings over five years
Developed 3-year Leadership Training with top-rated Global Business School (IESE), linked to succession and development plans for North America
Launched Gamesa University training center in collaboration with Bucks County Community College
Achieved the lowest turnover & led the globe in training hours for three straight years

Senior HR Manager

Saint Gobain, King of Prussia

01.2007 - 01.2008

Joined a start up division with locations across the US and Canada
Managed complex HR projects, leading to increased organizational effectiveness and collaboration.
Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper managers
Developed tailored retention strategies for high-potential employees increasing loyalty commitment levels within the organization.
Implemented succession planning processes, preparing the organization for future leadership transitions.
Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
Mentored junior HR professionals on best practices within the field, contributing to their professional development journey as future leaders in the industry.
Played an instrumental role in M&A activities, effectively integrating teams from different organizations while minimizing disruptions to operations.

Philly Shipyard, Kvaerner & Aker

Philadelphia, PA

01.1998 - 01.2007

Implemented customized performance management systems, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities for employees.
Optimized talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates, focusing on employer branding and competitive positioning.
Facilitated open forums between employees and management to foster trust-building dialogue and promote transparency.
Managed complex HR projects, leading to increased organizational effectiveness and collaboration.
Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
Evaluated HR policies and procedures regularly, making recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities.
Mentored junior HR professionals on best practices within the field, contributing to their professional development journey as future leaders in the industry.
Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and competency profiles.
Established key performance indicators, monitoring progress towards strategic human resources objectives.
Reduced time-to-hire metrics by optimizing recruiting processes, utilizing technology, and streamlining candidate screening methods.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Principal

Executive Vice President of Human Resources

Senior Vice President

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Vice President

Senior HR Manager

Education

MBA - Business Systems

Bachelor of Business Administration - HR

Skills

Accomplishments

Timeline

Certification

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