Brian Zekl

About Brian Zekl

Human Resources Leader with over ten years of management experience across multiple industries. Skilled in the areas of leadership development, recruiting/talent acquisition, change management (mergers & acquisitions), HR analytics, technology/systems (ATS, HRIS), employer branding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, and employment law.SPHR certification and MBA degree with concentration in Human Resource Management from Northern Kentucky University.

Experience

1. Vice President of Human Resources

   Cinfed Credit Union

   May 2018 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Lead the HR function for a local $850M+ financial institution with 150 employees. Create and implement HR strategy to align with key business initiatives. Initial focus was on developing SMART goals and aligning the culture towards one of greater accountability and higher performance.• Oversee the compensation strategy for the organization to optimize employee retention and to ensure internal equity.• Manage all benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plans. • Drove employee engagement efforts resulting in Top Workplace designations in 20••••25. Increased overall employee engagement score from 65% in 2019 to 92% in 2026.• Led the conversion of a Payroll/HRIS system from ADP to Paycor which increased efficiencies across the organization.• Led the conversion to a new learning management system (LMS) which provided employees more robust learning and development opportunities.• Led the conversion to a new employee recognition platform, Nectar.

Education

• Northern Kentucky University

  MBA, HR Management

  2008 — 2010

• University of West Georgia

  BBA, Marketing

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Analysis
• Performance Appraisal
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Organizational Design
• College Recruiting
• Market Research
• Succession Planning
• Employee Benefits
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Process Improvement
• Human Resources
• Thought Leadership
• Time Management
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Employment Law
• Personnel Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Onboarding
• Training
• Leadership
• Talent Management
• Recruiting
• Marketing
• Hris
• Employee Engagement
• Sourcing
• Employee Relations