Rhett Keaton, MHR
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Tupu Savaiigaea
I had the pleasure of working with Rhett for 2 years at Hawaii Pacific University. Although Rhett was a direct report, I really considered him an equal colleague whom I could bounce ideas off, and who I could count on to ensure the the work we did in our unit was done quickly, efficiently, and most importantly - accurately. Rhett’s title was HR Specialist, however served more as a generalist or a
Bert Shimabukuro
I had the pleasure of working with Rhett at HPU. Rhett came in and quickly learned our unique systems and balanced working with long and short term employment agreements. Many times it came down to a last minute request to process an candidate. Rhett professionally and calmly handled work under tight deadlines.
Tupu Savaiigaea
I had the pleasure of working with Rhett for 2 years at Hawaii Pacific University. Although Rhett was a direct report, I really considered him an equal colleague whom I could bounce ideas off, and who I could count on to ensure the the work we did in our unit was done quickly, efficiently, and most importantly - accurately. Rhett’s title was HR Specialist, however served more as a generalist or a
Bert Shimabukuro
I had the pleasure of working with Rhett at HPU. Rhett came in and quickly learned our unique systems and balanced working with long and short term employment agreements. Many times it came down to a last minute request to process an candidate. Rhett professionally and calmly handled work under tight deadlines.
Tupu Savaiigaea
I had the pleasure of working with Rhett for 2 years at Hawaii Pacific University. Although Rhett was a direct report, I really considered him an equal colleague whom I could bounce ideas off, and who I could count on to ensure the the work we did in our unit was done quickly, efficiently, and most importantly - accurately. Rhett’s title was HR Specialist, however served more as a generalist or a
Bert Shimabukuro
I had the pleasure of working with Rhett at HPU. Rhett came in and quickly learned our unique systems and balanced working with long and short term employment agreements. Many times it came down to a last minute request to process an candidate. Rhett professionally and calmly handled work under tight deadlines.
Tupu Savaiigaea
I had the pleasure of working with Rhett for 2 years at Hawaii Pacific University. Although Rhett was a direct report, I really considered him an equal colleague whom I could bounce ideas off, and who I could count on to ensure the the work we did in our unit was done quickly, efficiently, and most importantly - accurately. Rhett’s title was HR Specialist, however served more as a generalist or a
Bert Shimabukuro
I had the pleasure of working with Rhett at HPU. Rhett came in and quickly learned our unique systems and balanced working with long and short term employment agreements. Many times it came down to a last minute request to process an candidate. Rhett professionally and calmly handled work under tight deadlines.
Experience
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Springbrook Software
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Human Resources Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Human Resources Manager
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Jun 2020 - Jan 2023
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Vervent
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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HR Manager
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
- Quickly established credibility and built strong working relationships with local business line leaders in as the only onsite HR representative in the midst of a difficult acquisition - Managed the transition to a new HR/Payroll system which included converting from a semi-monthly pay schedule to a bi-weekly schedule and adjusting for all payroll related deductions, contributions, and accruals - Oversaw recruitment for both the corporate office in San Diego, CA, and the office in Portland, OR, implementing effective tracking methods and leveraging both our internal recruiters and staffing agencies depending on the position type and needs of the organization - Provided HR support for Portland location including employee relations, FMLA/OFLA administration and tracking, payroll support, termination meetings and exit interviews, and benefits administration - Supervised a team of 3 operating in multiple locations Show less
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Hawaii Pacific University
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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HR Specialist
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
- Collaborates college deans and department chairs to identify staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, design job descriptions, advertise positions, and draft offer letters - Manages the onboarding process of all faculty hires from receipt of offer signed offer letter, processing and reviewing background check, creating online employee onboarding profile, processing of company, state, and federal forms, and providing basic training relevant systems and introduction to HPU culture through formal onboarding and new hire orientation sessions. - Provides operational support through the management and processing of any employment transactions (promotions, terminations, transfers, pay adjustments, etc) within the university - Works closely with both internal and external stakeholders to improve various employment and recruitment related processes and increase productivity and client/applicant experience Show less
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Hawaii Human Resources (HiHR)
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Insurance Consultant (Risk)
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
- Collaborates with sales team to obtain tailored workers’ compensation policies for prospective clients - Manages administration of hundreds of client workers’ compensation policies including the procurement of certificates of insurance/waivers of subrogation, conducting job code analysis, & performing billing audits - Consults on & assists with claim reporting, return to work programs, & risk analytics - Advises clients & conducts internal training on matters pertaining to workers’ compensation policy administration & best practices Show less
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Intermountain Staffing
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant HR Manager
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2015
- Provided recruitment support through creating & posting job descriptions, interviewing, & drafting offer letters - Assisted management in identifying & resolving HR & employment-related needs while maintaining & respecting confidentiality - Managed employee benefits including enrollment, training, bill reconciliation, & acted as employee/broker liaison - Prepared & presented on policies, procedures, employment laws, & best practices in quarterly new hire training - Responsible for company reporting (Vets 100a, EEO-1, Affirmative Action, New Hire, and WOTC) - Managed and processed payroll for employees working in multiple states - Restructured bonus calculation process that reduced entry errors and processing time by 80% Show less
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Ascend HR Solutions
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United States
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Specialist
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Jul 2012 - Feb 2013
- Prescreened & interviewed both management & entry level positions - Processed unemployment claims/appeals & represented clients and Ascend HR Solutions at hearings - Managed workers’ compensation monthly reporting, payments, reconciliation, certificate requests - Conducted I-9, employment, & wage verifications - Prescreened & interviewed both management & entry level positions - Processed unemployment claims/appeals & represented clients and Ascend HR Solutions at hearings - Managed workers’ compensation monthly reporting, payments, reconciliation, certificate requests - Conducted I-9, employment, & wage verifications
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resource Intern
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
- Conducted reference checks, background checks, & verified credentials & applicant licenses. - Created a new exit interview survey that improved quality of information and participation - Improved the efficiency & effectiveness of web-based application process by restructuring job posting templates - Conducted reference checks, background checks, & verified credentials & applicant licenses. - Created a new exit interview survey that improved quality of information and participation - Improved the efficiency & effectiveness of web-based application process by restructuring job posting templates
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Education
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Utah State University
Master's Degree, Human Resources -
Utah State University
Dual Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Management and Operations Management