ROBERT FREEMAN
Sr. HR Executive
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
A seasoned HR executive with a track record of driving growth in all stages from startup to maturity through leadership in HR, operations, and organizational development. Expert in crafting strategic HR frameworks aligned with corporate goals, enhancing talent acquisition, training, and engagement, especially within the tech and healthcare sectors. Skilled in managing cross-cultural teams in the US and India, executing mergers and acquisitions, deploying global HRIS solutions, and promoting inclusive work environments. Renowned for elevating corporate success via strategic talent management, boosting employee satisfaction and retention, and upholding compliance with global standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
GLOBAL VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES
ANBLICKS
Dallas, Texas
06.2017 - Current
- Drove HR Strategy and Operations to Catapult Company Growth: Tripled company valuation from $10M to $95M within five years through strategic leadership in HR operations and organizational development.
- Strategically Expanded Organizational Footprint: Led due diligence and integration of three key mergers and acquisitions, effectively doubling company size and fostering expansive growth, supplemented by crafting change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and cultural integration.
- Elevated Workforce Skills and Capabilities: Initiated a global training program that skyrocketed technical certifications by 85%, focusing on up-skilling employees in AI and data analytics, thus enhancing workforce capabilities to meet future technological demands.
- Revolutionized Compensation and Benefits Framework: Developed and implemented a comprehensive compensation system across US and India, ensuring equitable, competitive pay and aligning with global standards, significantly improving employee satisfaction and competitive positioning.
- Advanced Compliance and Strategic HR Integration: Established a robust compliance framework for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in India and United States.
- Optimized HR Operations Through Technological Innovation: Implemented a state-of-the-art global HRIS solution, revolutionizing payroll processes and HR operational efficiency, which contributed to improved data integrity, reporting capabilities, and significant HR staffing optimization.
- Drove Business and HR Strategy Alignment: Collaborated with executive leadership to architect innovative sales compensation plans and align HR strategy with business objectives, enhancing organizational performance and profitability through improved operational restructuring.
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
FREEMAN GROUP, LLC
Flower Mound, Texas
02.2015 - 03.2024
- Strategic HR Consultancy Across Sectors: Delivered impactful HR solutions to complex challenges within healthcare and government sectors, emphasizing hands-on approaches and transformative changes, guided by a philosophy focused on making a significant impact.
- Transformative Healthcare Culture Achievements: Spearheaded a culture transformation in an health system, resulting in a 19% reduction in RN turnover, a 30% decrease in patient falls, a 7% cut in overtime expenses, and notably improved patient care efficiency.
- HR Revitalization After Legal Challenges: Led a comprehensive HR overhaul for a county government following significant legal challenges, developing detailed employee handbooks and initiating essential training.
- Enhancing Employee Engagement and Reducing Turnover: Initiated strategic shifts in talent management based on organizational assessments and industry trends, achieving a 40% increase in employee satisfaction and a 25% reduction in turnover rates within two years, demonstrating a deep understanding of employee engagement strategies.
Co-Founder & Head of Human Resources
ASCENT CARE PARTNERS, LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2018 - 01.2024
- Co-Founded and Pioneered HR Strategy in Virtual Healthcare: Launched Ascent Care Partners, revolutionizing chronic care and remote patient monitoring for Medicare patients, while establishing a comprehensive HR framework that propelled company from a groundbreaking idea to a leader in virtual healthcare, emphasizing scalable growth and operational excellence.
- Revolutionized Telehealth with Strategic HR Leadership: Spearheaded development of innovative virtual care model, transforming patient engagement and care continuity, backed by strategic HR leadership that fostered a culture of innovation, enhancing employee satisfaction, and retention in a high-growth environment.
- Drove Strategic Expansion and HR Scalability: Orchestrated Ascent Care's rapid expansion to become a benchmark in virtual healthcare for physicians, through meticulous strategic planning and implementation of foundational HR practices that enabled swift scalability and market leadership.
- Cultivated a High-Performance Culture: Singularly developed and evolved HR function, successfully transforming Ascent Care from its startup phase into a fully operational entity known for its high-performance culture, innovative work environment, and strategic HR initiatives focused on comprehensive business and compliance planning.
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Employee Engagement: Implemented strategic HR initiatives that streamlined operational processes, reduced costs, navigated complex legal and regulatory landscapes, and fostered a positive work environment, thereby boosting employee engagement and driving long-term success and profitability.
MARKET HR DIRECTOR
SPARKS HEALTH SYSTEM
Fort Smith, Arkansas
05.2010 - 02.2015
- Streamlined HR Operations and Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded strategic HR operations, significantly enhancing system-wide coherence and operational efficiency. This included robust workforce planning and recruitment process optimization, cutting time to hire from three weeks to just seven days, while leading an HR team of 11 in strategic integration of significant acquisitions to expand healthcare system.
- Cultural Transformation and Employee Engagement: Drove cultural initiatives and employee engagement strategies, acting as a key advisor and contributing significantly to professional development programs. These efforts enriched organizational culture and workforce satisfaction, fostering a positive work environment.
- Health, Safety, and Compliance Initiatives: Engineered strategic partnerships, notably with pharmacy department, to implement health and safety initiatives, achieving a 32% reduction in drug diversions. Managed comprehensive legal compliance, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and cultivating a safe environment.
- Leadership Development and Strategic HR Planning: Championed leadership development programs and collaborated with executive leadership team to align HR strategies with business objectives, facilitating communication channels between management and staff to promote transparency and engagement, thereby supporting organization's growth and strategic direction.
Education
Juris Doctor - Employment Law
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, ARMaster of Arts - Health Administration
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, ARSkills
Talent Acquisition & Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment Law
Performance Management
Talent Acquisition & Development
Global Compliance & Regulatory Standards
Organizational Development & Culture
HR technology
Compensation & Benefits Strategy
Global HR Management
Websites
Timeline
Co-Founder & Head of Human Resources
ASCENT CARE PARTNERS, LLC
05.2018 - 01.2024
GLOBAL VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES
ANBLICKS
06.2017 - Current
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
FREEMAN GROUP, LLC
02.2015 - 03.2024
MARKET HR DIRECTOR
SPARKS HEALTH SYSTEM
05.2010 - 02.2015
Juris Doctor - Employment Law
University of Arkansas
Master of Arts - Health Administration
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Arkansas Tech University