Mike Strohm
Olathe,KS
Summary
Strategic HR Director offering 15+ years of HR and Recruiting experience, mainly within Engineering and Construction. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, employee relations and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, KS
01.2021 - Current
- Served as Strategic HR Partner to Presidents and other C-Suite leadership.
- Worked in a highly matrixed organization that required extensive collaboration with other departments to achieve objectives.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Responsible for all Employee Relations within my groups.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts with hiring managers to fill vacant positions.
- Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention and other relevant trends.
- Analyzed workforce within my group to suggest promotions and wage increases.
- Developed strategies for improving organizational development activities including succession planning and career pathing initiatives.
- Responsible for leading other HR Department employees
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, KS
01.2016 - Current
RECRUITING MANAGER
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, KS
01.2014 - 01.2017
RECRUITER
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, KS
01.2013 - 01.2014
TECHNICAL RECRUITER
ALLIED GLOBAL SERVICES
Overland Park, KS
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Full-cycle recruitment in the Engineering & Manufacturing division
- Supplied candidates to both domestic and international clients for contract, contract to hire and permanent positions
- Implemented recruiting strategies, weekly forecasts and market analysis
- Identified talent, determined client needs, oversaw fulfillment and monitored continual performance
- Number 1 ranked recruiter in division for 2012; generating over $200,000 in profit
- Assisted in development and implementation of recruiting metrics and processes that contributed to a $175,000 divisional increase in profit for 2012.
REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
AD ASTRA INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Overland Park, KS
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed the Northeast region (12 states) to increase market share in the delivery of efficient business solutions in the higher education and government scheduling and planning management
- Performed discovery call, prepared consulting summary, conducted web demonstration, presented onsite, organized proposal, and negotiated contract
- Secured 1st major client within 4 months; generating base revenue of $55,000 with potential of $125,000.
RECRUITER/ACCOUNT MANAGER
AEROTEK
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical contractor needs in designated target market
- Implemented recruiting strategies, weekly forecasts, and account plans
- Identified talent, determined client needs, oversaw fulfillment, and monitored continual performance
- Recruited, trained, and supervised recruiters
- Facilitated the startup of the Colorado Springs division that specialized in office support and customer service personnel
- Grew new territory to 19 corporate accounts; generating $700,000 annually.
RECRUITER
AEROTEK
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2005 - 01.2006
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Lenexa, KS
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Represented office equipment and paperless technology solutions
- Prospected clients for new sales and service opportunities
- Assessed requirements, prepared presentation, performed demonstration, and negotiated sale
- Rookie of the Quarter" by generating the most leads and revenue.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY -
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Compensation Structuring
- Recruitment Strategies
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development
- Compliance
- Human Resources Management
Timeline
HR Director
Black & Veatch
01.2021 - Current
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Black & Veatch
01.2016 - Current
RECRUITING MANAGER
Black & Veatch
01.2014 - 01.2017
RECRUITER
Black & Veatch
01.2013 - 01.2014
TECHNICAL RECRUITER
ALLIED GLOBAL SERVICES
01.2010 - 01.2013
REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
AD ASTRA INFORMATION SYSTEMS
01.2008 - 01.2009
RECRUITER/ACCOUNT MANAGER
AEROTEK
01.2005 - 01.2008
RECRUITER
AEROTEK
01.2005 - 01.2006
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS SYSTEMS
01.2004 - 01.2005
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY -
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS