Matt Abele

About Matt Abele

Senior HR Leader with over 20 years of progressive human resources experience in a multi-state, highly regulated environment. Experienced and proficient leading the full HR function to include: Recruitment and Onboarding, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Training & Development, Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Budget & Forecast, HR Metrics, Employee Relations & Communication, and Policy Development. Decisive leadership presence, able to collaborate, persuade and build team consensus to accomplish objectives. Highly effective communicator at all levels of the organization, able to understand and anticipate audience messaging needs. Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to align HR resources with business strategy. Exceptional technical skills, with the ability to learn and understand complex issues beyond the HR function. Enthusiastic learner, driven to solve problems and continuously improve processes and gain efficiencies. Positive ambassador, representing employer through industry association leadership at the national and state/local levels.Industry involvement with the Associated General Contractors (AGC), previously serving as the Chairman for the National AGC HR Forum Steering Committee, and member of the AGC National Board of Governors.

Experience

1. Vice President of Talent

   Lithko Contracting

   May 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Auburn University at Montgomery

  Bachelors, Human Resources Management

  2000 — 2004

• Victory Baptist School

  High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Contract Management
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Wellness Coaching
• Affirmative Action Compliance
• Supervisory Skills
• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Training
• Construction
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Personnel Management
• Construction Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Leadership
• Affirmative Action