Deanna Keefe

About Deanna Keefe

Experienced Human Resources leader with a demonstrated history of strong, hands-on human resources leadership in Talent Management, Coaching, Employee Benefits Design, Compensation, Performance Management, M&A and Strategic Planning.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Alliant Engineering, Inc.

   Feb 2020 — Present

   Oversee all HR related activities for a Civil Engineering firm with multiple locations.• Manage benefit vendors and administer compensation and performance management programs.• Effectively partner with senior management to facilitate and execute on strategic decisions and operational needs of the business.• Provide guidance, advice and assistance to leadership and supervisory staff on people and business issues, initiatives, and process improvements.• Recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures; conduct annual re-evaluation of processes to effect continual improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws• Monitor legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the business including OSHA, EEO, ERISA, Wage and Hour issues, etc.• Actively support the creation of a positive work environment, reflective of high standards on ethics, compliance and the way we treat colleagues - ensuring fair treatment of all and addressing any issues of harassment, unfair treatment or discrimination.• Manage and execute talent acquisition, orientation and retention program. Work with leadership to develop staffing strategies and implementation plans to identify talent within and outside the corporation for future positions.• Monitor a comprehensive performance management process to include goal setting, performance appraisals, coaching and feedback, wage and salary structure, pay policies, and career development.• Consulting member of various internal employee engagement groups: Operations Team, Leadership Development, DEI and Young Professionals Group.

Education

• University of St. Thomas

  BA, Accounting

Skills

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Coaching
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Account Management
• Employee Benefits
• Talent Management
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management