Michael Gafke, Mba, Phr Email & Phone Number

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Provide strategic business partnerships to over 1,000 staff nationwide to develop and implement actions to support business unit strategies, drive consistency and demonstrate the positive impact HR can have on the business. Actions included talent management, training and development, recruiting and selection, compensation and benefits, employee relations and change management.• Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and execute a significant restructure of talent (800+ employees) to align with company goals and create greater leader and team efficiencies. This reorganization resulted in a streamlined operation with a more positive long term outlook, greater leadership opportunities for employees and over $2 million in annual cost savings.• Formalized a 12 month mentor/mentee program for 25+ participants who were identified as high potential employees interested in future management positions. Coordinated with the training and development team to create sessions focused on three core areas of building relationships/networks, improving communication and building individual brands.• Lead annual goal setting process for 1,000+ employees with an emphasis on creating a stronger talent pool, providing employees with development opportunities and aligning goal setting with succession planning strategies.

• Partnered with senior leadership to develop and execute a large organizational change resulting in over 40 new leadership roles with a focus on aligning talent (400+ employees) with client markets to drive future revenue growth and project efficiencies. These changes resulted in a 4% increase in organizational health scores related to employee satisfaction.• Coach and mentor over 100 people managers regarding actions needed to develop and sustain high-performing teams. Areas include recognition, performance improvement, employee development, conduct, conflict resolution, and involuntary separations. Results included a greater understanding by supervisors of employee needs which decreased voluntary turnover by 3%.• Partner with both C-Suite and senior leaders throughout the business to assess the shape of the organization and utilize key business and people metrics to develop strategic plans to meet current and future company needs through both recruitment and staff development. This partnership resulted in a comprehensive outline of a succession plan for key roles to sustain company performance and longevity.• Advise leaders on employee relations issues, providing recommendations on conversations with employees and working with internal and external legal counsel when appropriate.• Implement HR initiatives and strategy by applying effective change management practices and communication strategies to align business and workforce needs, adjusting as needed to ensure desired outcomes. Results included enabling a significant improvement in workforce planning and forecasting of future hires.

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

• Provided strategic business support to over 35 operational leadership teams nationwide, including over 1,500 employees and 200 managers. Results included a 3% reduction in employee turnover and a 6% increase in employee satisfaction.• Worked directly with senior management to design implementation schedules for new processes and procedures to achieve optimal organizational effectiveness by collaboration with cross-functional teams• Led company-wide merit increase and promotion process based on facilities metrics and performance• Led and presented at company meetings and manager trainings for up to 100 employees

Phoenix, Arizona

• Led and refined companies background check, drug screen and I-9 process for over 2,500 employees, which resulted in a 3.5% reduction in expenses due to vendor negotiations and spend analysis• Successfully recruited and led HR interns. Aided in their growth and development through delegating tasks and collaborating on assignments• Utilized recruiting metrics and analysis to fill over 250 open positions to maintain company growth• Developed content for and facilitated employee trainings for over 350 employees• Led and managed all aspects of the college-recruiting program for 10 universities biannually

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: MBA Ambassadors, Data Analytics Club

Business Management

Activities and Societies: Business Student Mentor, Canon Leadership Program, Sports Business Association• Graduate of Barrett, The Honors.