Neil Moses-Zirkes

About Neil Moses-Zirkes

Fractional Human Resources leader with broad experience ranging from executive compensation to IT recruitment, from the nuances of international employment to succession planning. Leveraging business skills, builds strong, trusted relationships with executives, enabling open discussion and constructive debate. Rather than prescribing, customizes HR best practices to align with strategic goals.Known for being a “quick study,” builds early credibility and addresses tough issues with tact and tenacity. As a sounding-board, makes it easier for leaders to increase their team effectiveness and address their organizational blind spots. Assesses the status quo and provides strategies for executives and their boards to address difficult human capital situations and position the organization for a sustainable future, both domestically and internationally. Leadership style is collaborative, working across levels and functions to provide others with additional perspectives. Creates opportunities for staff to grow and plans for their success. Increases engagement across the organization through frequent communication and feedback.

Experience

1. Fractional HR Leader

   Optima Hr Solutions

   Sep 2018 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Fractional HR executive, collaborating with small business owners to maximize talent potential and optimize growth. Engagements have included: • Fractional HR leader with a construction company, serving on their leadership team and mentoring existing human resources staff;• HR Assessments for a fast-casual restaurant chain and a property management company, identifying best practices and staffing models that will enable accelerated growth;• Recruitment and restructuring of sales organization for a small manufacturer; and• Selection and implementation of a new HRIS for a family-owned precision coating firm.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Master’s Degree

• University of Pennsylvania

  BA/BSE

Skills

• HR Consulting
• Organizational Design
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Workforce Planning
• Employee Relations
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Talent Acquisition
• Personnel Management
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Management
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Onboarding
• Organizational Development
• Performance Management
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Talent Management
• Executive Search
• Employee Engagement
• Private Equity
• Human Resources
• Change Management
• Hedge Funds
• Recruiting
• Employee Benefits
• Temporary Placement