Ryan Keesecker Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

-Act as local delivery experts of JLL’s global HR strategy, ensuring that local policies and practices are in line with the Global HR strategy-Proactively anticipate opportunities or issues and develop innovative solutions to address the opportunities at the root cause with intention to arrive at sustainable solutions-Enable an exceptional employee experience during moments that matter throughout the employee lifecycle e.g., onboarding, performance review, promotion, etc.-Contribute towards a culture of inclusion which celebrates our employee diversity and promotes employee belonging-Lead or participate in just-in-time projects impacting business results-Manage various degrees of employee relations situations and performance management in partnership with JLL’s Employee Relations team-Provide consultation to business stakeholders through coaching, training, and advisory support-Support assigned employee group in transition, expansion, and stabilization of new business with great consideration given to employee experience-Cultivate strong meaningful relationships with both local employees and People Partners to build trust as their primary touchpoint “on the ground”-Execute on HR tasks by driving efficiencies in the employee life cycle – using touchpoints and hand offs to other People Solutions and Experience stakeholders

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

• Supported the Wealth & Asset Management, Treasury Management, and Business Banking teams in the Chicago Region prior to position elimination 08/01/2023.• Advisor on all HR policies; provides guidance and interpretation.• Served as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing guidance on HR matters and aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and goals.• Followed a disciplined consulting and coaching process (diagnose, validate, contract, source, deliver and evaluate) to address business issues.• Generated and analyzed HR metrics through pulling reports to identify trends and provide insight to other HRBP’s. • Spearheaded calibration meetings with managers during our pay for performance cycle, talent review and oversaw all compensation incentives.• Led the region’s monthly Culture Council to go over company events, engagement activities and BRG initiatives. • Participated and leadsHR projects and DEIB initiatives as assigned.• Assisted in handling employee relations matters and maintaining positive employee relationships.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

• Managed the full cycle recruitment process for both business and tech positions including sourcing, screening, facilitating assessment exercises and signing top candidates prior to department layoff.• Worked mostly off the referral program within the company and made connections with top candidates to find them the right position. • Implemented creative sourcing strategies to increase talent pools.• Educated employees on recruiting programs and best practices.• Executed team processes while maintaining strong data integrity.• Maintained effective communication with managers and other stakeholders to meet deadlines.• Utilized data to drive engagement and accountability across recruiting.

Whitehall, Ohio, Us

• Oversaw and assisted with all aspects of HR operations, including Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Benefits and Payroll, and HR Business Partners.• Managed the onboarding process, including orientation, compliance training, and completing new hire paperwork.• Maintained accurate employment records in the HRIS system and prepared HR reports as needed. • Held strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and compliance standards. • Regularly updated the application tracking system, scheduled interviews, managed background checks and coordinated onboarding for all new associates.• Conducted benefits orientations and presentations to new hires and educated employees on available benefits options.• Supported benefits and payroll through HRIS updates, data entry, deposits, and tasks as assigned.• Assisted with planning, organizing, and execution of employee, business, and local market events (community event sponsorships, grand openings, Power Breakfasts, all-employee meetings, etc.).• Lead and maintained HR talent metrics dashboard to monitor the efficacy of current processes and programs to identify areas of opportunity to target organizational improvements and HR support.

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• Assisted 1,500+ agents as they transitioned into independent status; the most significant transition in company history, involving millions of dollars in deferred compensation payments.• Provided counseling to agents and sales management on IRS tax laws impacting benefits and compensation.• Ensured benefits data accuracy and integrity in the HRIS system prior to payout. • Worked through a detailed death process to ensure compensation packages are to be paid out to beneficiaries on time.• Helped champion continuous improvement by observing support gaps, communication needs, and recommended solutions to provide better business support. • Championed and developed new associates, coaching them through onboarding, procedures, and protocols.• Supported the team's Culture Committee, planning and facilitating meaningful activities to improve team engagement (increased culture survey scores to 4.58 over last year's 3.98 score)

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• Provided quality sales & service support for all financial advisors, agents, and other internal affiliates.• Analyzed and resolved issues and inquiries that required in-depth product knowledge.• Processed quotes for life insurance policies (MS Excel, Life Illustrator)• Actively pursued special projects to develop skills• Trained and developed new associates• Coordinated special events and fundraisers including Ronald McDonald House and United Way• Interpreted and articulated marketing pieces in all aspects by utilizing virtual skype meetings, helping to better educate and enhance conversation when speaking with members and agents

• Planned special dinners, meetings, showers, and rehearsals, coordinating the end-to-end setup and tear down of live events, overseeing vendors, invoicing, scheduling, budgeting, and hiring as needed.• Spearheaded social media marketing initiatives using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yelp, and OpenTable to engage and connect with customers resulting in increased sales over time. • Developed special promotions such as Happy Hour specials and other discounts to help increase sales. • Governed all event staff, recruiting and training them to ensure all events were organized and productive.

• Sat in on morning pitch meetings with reporters to discuss the latest in breaking news.• Researched content, photos, and archived footage.• Assisted in setting up and conducting interviews.• Hands-on work experience in story conception, research, development, and production.