Steven Kratzer Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, Us

Recently promoted from HRBP I to HRPB II, I work closely with our corporate leadership teams driving core HR initiatives and producing quantifiable results.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Serves as a business partner to the corporate business leadership team and as a leader on human resource practices and strategies within the business• Supports management and employees by providing human resources advice, counsel, gathering and analyzing information and directing them to the appropriate resources to resolve issues• Drives core HR process excellence across the business: leadership and employee development, performance management, reward and recognition, employee engagement, and communications• Develops policies and procedures through collaboration with human resources business partner team• Works with the management team in recruitment and hiring, develops appropriate offer letters, oversight of compensation and promotions• Provides insight and leadership into corporate issues, goals, and strategic HR initiatives• Manages labor and employee relation matters and ensures legislative compliance with employment laws and regulations• Communicates and deploys corporate-wide HR initiatives across the business functions• Administers compensation, benefits, and recognition programs for the business• Performs trainings and works with Talent Management COE to execute various training activities• Oversees hiring and recruiting for corporate functions that I support

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Executed Gates’ global talent acquisition strategy through quality sourcing, interviewing, and hiring candidates for various levels and corporate functions across the Americas • Collaborated with business leadership to develop and provide innovative recruiting strategies • Continuously built, improved upon, and implemented formal Gates recruiting processes to maximize candidate interview & onboarding experience as well as increase efficiencies around internal hiring procedures• Served as a trusted human resources consultant to hiring managers and employees by listening & resolving issues in conjunction with directing inquires to the appropriate resources • Participated in monthly global recruiting call as the designated lead recruiting representative for the Americas sharing knowledge, best practices, and business updates • Provided training, leadership, and education to junior recruiting team members• Navigated closely with cross -functional groups including compensation, business partners, benefits, accounting, legal to seamlessly deliver business requirements and objectives• Developed and negotiated offers through internal equity analysis and recruiting methodologies• Managed and cultivated relationships with staffing agencies for pipelining and difficult to fill roles • Upgraded talent through targeted recruiting on LinkedIn, scouting at career fairs, networking, pipelining, and processing applications • Facilitated interview scheduling, travel, relocation, onboarding, and expense reimbursement

• Performed full cycle recruiting process by matching, sourcing, screening, interviewing and placing Finance & Accounting Executives with mid-tier to Fortune 500 corporations • Partnered with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, skillsets, knowledge and abilities necessary for developing strategic search plans to cultivate & deliver top talent• Utilized highly analytical vetting methodology when qualifying potential candidates by conducting interviews, comparing qualifications to job requirements, verifying references, and overseeing background checks• Sourced and managed ongoing talent pipeline to fulfill niche opportunities which included interpersonal networking for referrals and leveraging professional online recruiting resources • Monitored fluctuating job market trends applying them to the intricate recruiting process and an expert in nurturing a unique network of highly skilled candidates• Prioritized work tasks effectively to exceed arduous placement target goals and set appropriate expectations with hiring managers and candidates• Tracked multiple client payment cycles and partnered with accounts receivable representatives to ensure prompt collection and internal profitability• Conceptualized and crafted complex job descriptions on behalf of clients  Promoted to Senior Executive Search Consultant within first full fiscal year Generated $200K in revenue within first full fiscal year  Awarded President’s Club & Sales Trip for exceeding goals

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

• Recruited, evaluated, and placed finance and accounting professionals in direct hire positions• Specialized in matching skilled talent with leading companies of all industries and sizes• Interviewed highly affluent candidates to meet career goals and employment needs• Marketed services to companies to grow client base and seek new business opportunities• Assisted entities in locating skilled talent they needed to succeed• Provided career guidance and consistent communication to candidates • Consulted clients and candidates on employment market trends

Birmingham, Al, Us

• Manage portfolio of top tier clients with cumulative assets exceeding $29.5 million• Develop and maintain a profitable level of investment sales that meet needs of qualified customers• Provide and customize investment solutions to maximize yield and hedge market risk through sale of mutual funds, bonds, annuities, life insurance, and managed portfolios• Consult and review accounts with clients to ensure assets are properly allocated in line with their financial goals, retirement, and wealth transfer needs• Originate and facilitate mortgages and equity lending solutions• Cultivate relationships and increase assets under management through active affluent client prospecting, referral business, and cross selling of portfolio and lending solutions to enhance both new and existing relationships• Consistent top producer receiving Top Gun Award recognition exceeding investment and lending goals quarterly

New York, Ny, Us

• Recruited and Selected for JP Morgan Chase Retail Management Development Program• Served as Acting Branch Manager overseeing continuity of bank operations, including managing assets and personnel • Acquired, retained, and enhanced client relationships • Proactively met with clients to discover their financial needs and goals in order to provide educated product and service recommendations across their entire relationship, including deposit, investment, and credit accounts• Facilitated Estate and Trust planning • Initiated loan origination and refinancing options for mortgages, home equity and vehicle products • Developed strong advisory relationships with newly established business owners, while designing plans on how to efficiently manage their business and personal finances, including payroll and merchant service products• Partnered with a team of business and investment specialists to comprehensively meet clients financial goals and objectives