Kyle Essmiller Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Independent consultant with Scout & Cellar, home of the Clean-Crafted, Natural wine experience. Visit us at www.scoutandcellar.com/winewithkyle

Edmond, Oklahoma

Vice President - Administration (2015-present)Establish and oversee Human Resources and Corporate Administration activities for 210+ employees in 16 locations and across 5 states.Strategic leadership and tactical application of all human resources functions, experiencing 115% increase in employee headcount.Direct Property and Casualty Risk Management program with an annual spend of $2.3 million, including exposure reporting, claim tracking, legal activity, etc.Manage corporate facilities and real estate leases for 16 locations, including annual property lease expense of $1.2 millionLead COVID-19 pandemic corporate response team, including employee communication, location-specific partnership on safety protocols, implement government relief programs, understand community and government regulations, etc.Evolve employee benefit programs from small to large (50+ employee threshold) in compliance with federal regulations.Coordinate communication technology efforts, including implementation of unified VoIP telephone system.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Director - Human Resources (2012-2015)Responsible for the development and implementation of human resources and organizational development strategies to help drive company success through its 225+ corporate and field employeesProvide leadership and oversight of all human resources functions, such as payroll, benefits and retirement plan administration, compensation analysis, employee relations, recruitment, new hire on-boarding, office management, and board of director’s compensationManage equity compensation plan and administer software for tracking and financial reportingCommunicate directly with Board of Directors Compensation Committee on strategy and action plans regarding compensation and benefitsDeployed fully integrated Human Resources Information System, ADP WorkforceNow, for payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, performance management, employee self-service, etc.Implemented non-qualified deferred compensation plan for highly compensated employeesDeveloped effective internal communications to increase 401(k) participation, resulting in a 20% increase in number of participants and a 22% increase in contributions of existing participantsInitiated Human Resources Advisory Group of cross-functional managers to brainstorm and develop human resources and employee relations prioritiesImplemented enhanced 401(k) plan, working with management, outside legal counsel, and plan providers to develop plan structure and documentation and led employee roll-out communicationLed the evaluation of employee benefit brokerage relationships, establishing a partnership with a new firm

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Employee Relations Manager (2011-2012)Corporate Recruiter (2010-2011)Lead Employee Relations team, in partnership with business leaders, to design and execute corporate-wide staff selection, retention, and development strategies for high performance talentImplement performance improvement plan procedures to enhance individual employee performance and achievement of corporate objectivesHandle employee separation activities, including manager consultation, severance agreements, and employee communicationDesigned and implemented corporate recruiting efforts and college internship programs to establish company as an employer of choice to attract high performing talentInstigated a heightened new employee orientation and on-boarding process to enrich the initial connection of new employees to corporate objectivesInitiated “Chaparral CARES” brand for employee driven community service efforts to encourage participation and enhance public relationsCoordinate analysis and selection of a performance management and applicant tracking softwareSuccessful application and recognition from local publication as one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Instructor for PHR/SPHR certification preparation courseRebuilt finance department for $3.6 million regional not-for-profit organization: recruited, trained, and mentored team; designed and implemented policies and procedures

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Assistant Treasurer (2008-2009)Assistant Controller (2007-2008)Accounting Manager/Sr. Manager (2000-2007)Accounting Coordinator/Supervisor (1995-2000)Created and implemented a Staff Leadership Development Program for 350-member Finance group; providing training opportunities for supervisors and managers through book reviews, speakers, etc.Designed and built effective departmental organizational structures from scratch; defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations for team membersDeveloped and carried out recruiting strategies to position company within business and university communities to accommodate talent needs for rapid organizational growthFacilitated the promotion of many staff level employees into supervisory roles with effective development and mentoringIncreased efficiencies by developing systems and procedures to assist in the successful transition of company to Fortune 500 statusLead and managed highly-effective teams of up to 100+ membersEnsured optimal performance and efficient operations with process improvements, monitoring internal controls, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirementsEnhanced staff performance with proactive recruiting and training initiativesEstablished and directed accounting and financial reporting for twenty individually wholly-owned subsidiaries, including international standards for newly formed Canadian subsidiaryPresented monthly financial and operational results to Chief Executive and Financial OfficersOversaw daily cash management and operating banking processes

Wichita, Kansas

Accounting Supervisor (1994-1995)Staff Accountant (1991-1993)Provided timely and accurate consolidated financial statementsDeveloped user-friendly informational systems and databasesAccelerated staff development with active college recruiting

Andover, Kansas

Accounting I and II Instructor

Bs, Accounting & Finance

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, College of Business Ambassadors, Marching Band, Jazz Band

Mba, Leadership & Organizational Development, 4.0 Gpa