Rob Lockard, SPHR, SCP
Talent Consultant
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Progressive HR and talent acquisition professional that provides cost-effective talent acquisition and
talent optimization solutions. A certified HR professional, with a substantiated history of silo-busting,
employee-centered solution implementation, and cost efficiencies that consistently align human capital
management strategies to business goals.
Professional Experience
emineo talent consulting, Kansas City
October 2018 – Present
President
Experienced in finding human ingenuity, hiring job success & team fit, equipping leaders, and engaging
teams. Efforts align people strategy to business strategy. Specialties include: Talent Acquisition, Hiring
(Talent) Strategy, Leadership Development, and Employee Engagement. Talent service areas include: Tech,
Fintech, & Non-Profit. Also provide Industry-leading tools as a Certified Partner with The Predictive Index.
Cohen-Esery, LLC,
Dec. 2014 – Sept. 2018
Director of Human Resources
Oversaw strategic HR and talent management initiatives including employee relations, recruitment,
onboarding, healthcare benefits, benefit maintenance, employment law, compliance, compensation,
communications and productivity for over 320 employees in 10 states.
Established & implemented hiring practices & that reduced employee and client turnover.
Implemented new ATS, talent management systems, and established a dedicated recruiting team.
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.,
April 2013 – April 2014
Corporate Human Resources Generalist
Managed daily human resource duties for over 600 employees throughout 9 divisions while
supporting the corporate HR department with more than 3,500 employees nationwide.
Spearheaded the ongoing analysis and improvement of the recruiting process including reducing time
to fill, cost to fill, job ad costs, and turnover; reduced time to fill by 50%.
Capitol Concierge, Inc.,
Nov. 2011 – Feb. 2013
Director of Human Resources
2 direct reports supporting 270 employees in 7 divisions, with $15M in total revenue.
Acted as SME with senior leadership to coach and resolve issues with performance management,
problem resolution, conflict resolution, business strategy and human capital management.
Automated several HR procedures, e.g. onboarding and payroll, with KPIs and measures.
The Centech Group Inc.,
April 2010 – July 2011
Human Resources & Recruiting Manager
Managed day to day human resources duties for the Department of Defense IT contractor with a
focus on improving recruitment strategies and processes.
Resolved a major recruiting and talent acquisition pre-existing EEO issue via analysis and compliance
resulting in three new ISO standard accounts and total operational compliance.
Created and implemented a reduction in workforce strategy free from protected class discrimination
to realign, streamline, and reorganize the company’s structure.
Education
MS – Human Resources Development | BA – History and Secondary Education, Clemson University
Professional Associations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Senior Certified Professional
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Certified
SHRM State Director (Washington DC – 2013) | DC SHRM President (2012)
