Keith Michaelis Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

As a region-focused People & Culture Director I am responsible for developing and implementing programs and initiatives to support and enable the Firm’s short and long-range goals by acting as a strategic business partner to various practice leaders and their respective leadership teams. In this role I am also charged with the development of strategic human resource plans; employee relations; campus recruiting and all employee and consultant on-boarding; support of leadership, coaching and development; support of organizational vision and core values; performance management; regulatory compliance; compensation systems administration and communication; and organizational planning, development and change management.

Chicago, Il, Us

As Human Resources Regional Senior Manager I served as a partner to leadership teams within various audit and tax practices within BDO's West Region and National business lines by providing counsel on employee relations issues, recruiting and retention strategies, workforce financial planning, compensation practices, organizational development, and procedure and policy interpretation. In addition, I participated in regional projects and initiatives, conducted investigations and ensured compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Chicago, Il, Us

As Regional Human Resources Manager I was responsible for serving as a partner to the leadership and management teams within the various business lines and practices within region of support by providing counsel on procedure and policy interpretation; recruiting and retention strategies and employee relations issues. In this role, I was charged with the administration of regional and local compensation and reward/recognition programs, proactively assessing and identifying talent and development needs; driving and/or delivering of leadership and soft-skills training and monitoring human resources compliance.

In a start-up environment and reporting to the Sr. VP/CAO I provided leadership for establishing HR policies and programs for communication, employee relations, training and development, performance management, recruiting, and safety. In addition, I strategically supported company leadership and employees as we navigated through an IPO process.

Served as a key member of the Senior Management Team reporting to the national division HR Director. Provided key human resources support to Research Scientists and Engineers in new product research, development, and applied technology. Led the communication and implementation of all corporate and local HR policies and programs, including training, and provided counsel on employee relations, organizational development, and recruiting and retention strategies.

Reported to the CEO and was responsible for designing, delivering, and implementing all HR and Safety policies and programs, including recruiting, compensation strategies, training and OFCCP compliance with Affirmative Action requirements and plans.

Master Of Science (M.S.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.)