Jeff Houser

About Jeff Houser

People Operations/Leadership: performance management; culture and climate; management…

Experience

1. Senior Lead Consultant

   Next Level Benefits Hr Consulting

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Advise C-suite executives, board members, and HR leadership on performance management, executive compensation, and organizational strategy, developing processes, surveys, and policies to enhance governance and operations• Conduct compliance assessments and implement improvements across HR functions, including benefits, payroll, compensation, and multi-state employment policies• Coach people leaders and resolve complex employee relations issues in collaboration with legal, HR, and Title IX teams, ensuring fair and compliant resolutions• Design and facilitate workshops to strengthen board engagement in executive hiring, performance evaluation, and board/CEO relations• Develop HR documentation, including employee handbooks, policy revisions, and standardized templates, to align with best practices and regulatory requirementsNext Level Benefits is a nationally certified women-owned HR consulting firm. Founded in 2019 by Lauren Winans, Next Level Benefits has grown to become one of the leading boutique HR consulting firms in the nation. Its focus has expanded from employee benefits consulting to all areas of HR - benefits, compensation, talent management, organizational development, systems and analytics, talent acquisition, learning and training, employee relations, and communications. Next Level Benefits is committed to helping HR teams to create best places to work, attract and retain talent, and build a successful, sustainable people strategy.

Education

• Indiana University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Science

• La Roche University

  Master of Science

• Villanova University

  Master Certificate

• University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business

  Certificate

Skills

• Delegation
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Workshop Facilitation
• Large Group Facilitation
• Project Management
• Training & Development
• People Management
• Policy Writing
• Program Management
• Eeo/Aa Compliance
• Career Advising
• Talent Acquisition
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Data Analysis
• Pivot Tables
• Client Services
• Customer-Focused Service
• Procedure Development
• Visio
• Exit Interviews
• Systems Improvement
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Hris
• Compliance
• Resume Writing
• Team Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Strategy
• Management Coaching
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Sourcing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Project Portfolio Management
• Recruiting
• Sap HR
• Management
• Business Process Improvement