Annie Phelan

About Annie Phelan

With over 20 years of experience in the energy industry and a strong foundation in organizational behavior and human resource management, I am passionate about shaping the future of work in an AI-enabled world. I hold an MBA from the University of North Texas, where I focused on aligning human potential with business performance.My mission is to create forward-thinking HR strategies that blend technology, analytics, and human insight to drive organizational success. I have a proven ability to lead large-scale change, build agile workforces, and design people-centric systems that adapt to evolving business and technological landscapes.I bring extensive experience in employment law, policy development, employee relations, and talent acquisition, ensuring that HR practices remain both compliant and future-ready. I combine a data-driven mindset with a deep understanding of the human experience and am leaning into the responsible use of AI to enhance productivity, engagement, and innovation.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Kosmos Energy

   Jan 2024 — Present

Education

• University of North Texas

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management

• Colorado Technical University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Human Resources

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Onboarding
• HR Consulting
• Search
• Technical Recruiting
• Interviews
• Upstream
• Talent Management
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Petroleum
• Gas
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Oil/Gas
• Teamwork
• Workforce Planning
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Contract Recruitment
• Oil & Gas
• College Recruiting
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Screening
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Executive Search
• Deferred Compensation
• Succession Planning
• Employee Relations
• Employer Branding
• Benefits Negotiation
• Permanent Placement
• Talent Acquisition
• Internet Recruiting
• Screening Resumes
• Energy Industry