Wes Kubik Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

I founded Wes Kubik Consulting, LLC in 2021 with the goal of using my 20+ years of coaching, HR, Total Rewards and training experience to help professionals identify areas of opportunity (whether personal or professional) and create tangible plans to achieve their goals. I also work with businesses to help evaluate and elevate their people operations strategies to meet the needs of today and tomorrow with confidence.

Chicago, Il, Us

The Aspen Group ("TAG") is a broad healthcare organization with over 20,000 associates across several distinct brands: Aspen Dental (General dentistry practice; www.aspendental.com), ClearChoice (dental implant practice; www.clearchoice.com), WellNow (urgent care practice; www.wellnow.com), Physician's Immediate Care (urgent care practice; www.physiciansimmediatecare.com), Chapter (aesthetics studio group; www.mychapter.com) and AZPetVet (veterinary services group; www.azpetvet.com). As SVP, Human Resources at The Aspen Group, I led HR for our Dental brands, with direct responsibility for HR at Aspen Dental (12k+ associates) and dotted-line responsibility for ClearChoice brand (2k+ associates). Concurrently, I led our HR Operations and Employment Practices teams at the all-brand (The Aspen Group) level, creating strategies and leading execution for several major back of house HR functions including HR Systems & Technology, Employee Relations, and Policy/Compliance (20k+ associates).

Van Nuys, Ca, Us

LAPFCU is a credit union/financial institution serving membership through multiple offices across Southern California.As head of HR for the credit union, I lead a team that supports all People initiatives including coaching, total rewards (compensation & benefits, inclusive of executive compensation), diversity/equity/inclusion, payroll, talent acquisition, employee relations, and talent management. Hired to lead development of HR department and function during a period of projected growth and significant reorganization.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

MMGY Global is the world’s largest integrated marketing and PR company specializing in travel (company impacted significantly by COVID), with nine distinct brands supporting tourism and travel marketing efforts across the globe. Reporting to the CEO, I led people initiatives for all of our global brands - including coaching, total rewards (compensation & benefits), diversity/equity/inclusion, payroll, talent acquisition, employee relations, talent management/development, and pre/post M&A efforts related to our people. • Promoted from SVP to EVP/CHRO after one year. Led a team of HR VPs, HR Partners, Coordinators and Specialists in several offices across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Dubai. Implemented global HR Partner and Shared Services models to appropriately harmonize HR services to support varying international business needs. • Selected/implemented new global HRIS, payroll, and learning management systems across 9 disparate subsidiary companies, supporting a full global workforce.• Conducted full reorganization of the HR department team, systems and processes, resulting in a significant reduction in time to hire, a 20% increase in department satisfaction (eNPS), 30% reduction in staff turnover, a notable increase in management adoption of performance reviews and coaching, and a significant increase in overall company employee engagement (eNPS) scores. • Responsible for all people strategy related to acquisitions, including initial planning & due diligence through post-implementation, for numerous acquisitions during my time as EVP, Head of HR/CHRO.

San Mateo, California, Us

Rakuten is a multi-billion dollar global tech company with its Americas headquarters located in Silicon Valley, CA and global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. As Head of Human Resources for the Americas, I developed, led and executed strategic HR initiatives touching Rakuten's 10+ multi-state & international Americas companies, impacting 3,000 U.S., Canadian, and EU/UK associates. Led a team of multi-state & region HR Directors, HR Partners, Specialists, Coordinators and Analysts. Prior to being promoted to Head of HR, I was the head of the HR Operations and HR Shared services teams/functions, where my team and I built and managed a centralized HR support team model with responsibility of a broad range of functions including Total Rewards (compensation and benefits, inclusive of executive compensation and equity management), HRIS, HR Operations, Compliance, and HR Partnership Best Practices. Key Successes/Wins at Rakuten:- Migrated 10 disparate U.S. companies (with separate systems, plans, processes and brokers) onto a standardized HR Shared Services model, including centralization of payroll, benefits, policies and other similar support functions/roles. Created, implemented and managed company's first HR Shared Services center model, created and operated in Salt Lake City, Utah, supporting all 10 U.S. subsidiary companies.- Identified, built and led implementation for a best-in-class HR Information System (migrating both HRIS and Payroll from ADP to Workday) for all U.S. companies. As a result of our regional implementation success, the Americas HR shared-services team supported the global Workday implementation, impacting over 20,000 employees and contractors worldwide. - Led and negotiated a multi-million dollar, multi-floor lease deal for Rakuten's Orange County, CA office, including a full office renovation/re-build.www.rakuten.us

Irvine, California, Us

Created, designed and delivered various human capital courses (both in-person and online) for UC Irvine's Global and Strategic Human Resources Management programs.

Fresno, Ca, Us

Hired as Lead HR Partner and promoted to Interim Head of HR after 3 months. Led all HR and Safety initiatives in a multi-office and remote environment. Managed team of HR Partners, Managers, Coordinators and Specialists.• Collaborated with and coached management and executives across multiple offices to identify business objectives and create/implement appropriate solutions.• Managed, developed, and led a team of HR professionals to support the Company in achieving its goals through effective human capital strategy.• Assessed, developed and linked key competencies to all HR functions. Facilitated people development through succession and development planning. Led employee engagement and change management processes, including internal coaching.• Investigated violations of company policy and managed talent concerns.• Managed people metrics, identifying areas for opportunity and addressing people-related trends. • Developed and facilitated training to address business development needs. • Created and implemented relevant and appropriate compensation policies/structures and managed organizational design.www.rhainc.com

Overland Park, Ks, Us

Managed and Led Human resources and Risk Management/Safety functions in a multi-state employment environment (30+ states).

AMC Theatres is the worlds largest theatrical exhibition (movie theatre) company.Managed Recruitment, Employee Relations, Development/Succession Planning, and Performance Management teams/functions for field and corporate office locations in a multi-state (40+ states) and international theater exhibition/retail environment.• Managed team responsible for investigations, development planning, performance management and employment decisions for a workforce of over 20,000 employees across more than 400 U.S. & Canadian locations. • Managed recruitment, development, and succession planning functions for the corporate office and both U.S. & Canadian locations.• Created, implemented, and managed nationally-recognized program for employing persons with disabilities (AMC's "FOCUS" program).• Created, implemented and managed company's first applicant tracking system and behavior-based interview program.• Interviewed field talent to assess readiness for advancement. Partnered with Operations to create proactive recruitment, development, and succession plans. Created compensation packages for external management candidates. • Managed background check and applicant tracking systems/vendors, serving as project manager for the creation, implementation, and ongoing development of the company's first applicant tracking system (ATS).Corporate HR Career Progression:- Manager, Talent Management Group (2010-2011)- Manager, Employment Practices Group (2008-2010)- Manager, Recruitment & Development Group (2006-2008)

Direct, lead and guide efforts and teams of to up to 150 employees and managers, achieving optimum results in a split-unit location producing more than 5 million dollars in annual Operating Cash Flow. • While working as General Manager, held simultaneous role as Area Training Leader for the greater Los Angeles market. Organized, scheduled, and facilitated an ongoing, regimented training curriculum for over 250 area managers and supervisors. • Responsible for successful recruitment and leadership development of staff and management.• Identified facilitators and ensured that development plans were in place that would cultivate other facilitators within the market.• Managed unit performance management system. Ensured that regular, continual, two-way communication occurred regarding performance and development.• Created and implemented annual budget and business plan focused on optimizing location revenue and guest satisfaction. Implemented programs to increase customer attendance and retention, while upholding brand standards.

• Coordinated and facilitated hiring, scheduling, training, development planning, promotions, discipline, payroll and compensation, and managed LOAs for over 150 unit-level employees. Facilitated terminations as necessary.• Performed operations and supervisory functions for multiple locations in the greater Los Angeles area. Managed profitability of locations and supervised up to 75 associates daily.

Executive Certificate In Leadership Studies, Graduate Leadership Program

Master'S Degree, Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management