Erik Hayes

Erik Hayes, CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP, has a diverse range of experience in the field of human resources. Erik is currently serving as the Human Resources Director at Gulf Winds International since 2018. Prior to this, they worked as the Manager of Human Resources at Emission Monitoring Service, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. From 2009 to 2015, they held the roles of Human Resources Manager and Talent Acquisition Manager at Powell Industries, where they focused on creating a sustainable talent acquisition function and partnering with business leaders to develop and implement talent acquisition strategies. Before that, Hayes worked as a Human Resources Consultant at Friedkin Companies, Inc. from 2007 to 2009, where they implemented behavioral interviewing methodologies and created a new supervisor training manual. Erik also served as the Human Resources/Employee Relations Manager at The Men's Wearhouse, Inc. from 2006 to 2007, overseeing the implementation of an applicant tracking system and facilitating focus group meetings. Prior to that, Hayes worked as the Human Resources Manager at Smith & Company - Highway Construction from 2003 to 2006, where they managed employee relations efforts and revised company policies and procedures. From 1999 to 2003, they served as the Human Resources Director at US Foods, where they successfully started up a new division and collaborated on the implementation of an HRIS system. Hayes also worked as a Senior Human Resources Representative at Westlake Chemical in 1998, where they managed international HR matters and completed various HR projects. Erik'scareer in HR began in 1994 as a Human Resources Supervisor at Pennzoil Quaker State Company, where they restructured the workman's compensation program and prepared the facility's affirmative action plan.

Erik Hayes, CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Resources Management from Louisiana Tech University, completing their studies from 1987 to 1992. Additionally, they hold certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from HRCI, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) from WorldatWork, and SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) from SHRM. The specific years of obtaining the additional certifications were not provided.