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Morgan Hayes

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Strategic and highly adaptable HR leader with 10+ years of hands-on experience leading HR operations, workforce transformation, M&A integration, and high-impact compliance initiatives. Known as the “utility player” executives call in when the stakes are high and the path is unclear—trusted to stabilize, build, and deliver. From creating HR infrastructure from scratch to recovering millions in compliance risk, I bring sharp execution, honest leadership, and a deep belief in growing people while getting the job done.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, HR Operations

Interior Logic Group
07.2018 - Current
  • Transformed HR Shared Services productivity by streamlining workflows and consolidating fragmented support functions into a centralized model—boosting output by 67% with a lean, high-performing team of 6 (down from 15)—through creation of a comprehensive HR Library and implementation of Workday HRIS tools.
  • Built and led an Employee Relations & Compliance Center of Excellence (COE), standardizing investigative processes and performance documentation across 100+ locations. This initiative reduced legal exposure and resulted in $4M in risk avoidance and a 100% success rate on EEOC claims.
  • Redesigned national I-9 compliance operations, leading a full audit and centralizing all systems and processes—cutting potential federal fines from $2M+ to under $10K and creating sustainable audit-readiness.
  • Co-led a $34M workforce optimization and transformation initiative, delivering enterprise-wide cost savings through talent realignment, restructured roles, and system enhancements—all while preserving critical institutional knowledge and morale.
  • Led HR integration for 7 acquisitions, contributing $2M–$10M in new revenue per deal. Created ILG’s first HR Acquisition Playbook, and executed end-to-end HR due diligence, onboarding, and change management for each transaction.
  • Served as the stand-in HR Business Partner across multiple business units and functions—stepping in where gaps or unique organizational needs existed. Provided tailored support and executive partnership in high-impact regions, including Nevada ($21M+ revenue, 800+ employees), and served as the dedicated HRBP to the Operations team leading enterprise-wide Operational Excellence initiatives.
  • Fostered a culture of growth and accountability, mentoring team members across generations and backgrounds while aligning individual strengths with team objectives to drive both development and performance.

Manager, HR Business Partner - East Region

Interior Logic Group
10.2018 - 10.2022
  • Scaled HR support across a growing region by integrating two major business units (East and Florida), expanding oversight to 800 employees across 60+ locations while maintaining personalized field-level support.
  • Established a hybrid HR structure within a decentralized model—developed sub-regional alignment and hired a team of 6 HR professionals to ensure consistent employee experience, streamlined communication, and scalable support.
  • Co-developed and launched a new performance management process, directly linking performance to merit increases and identifying pay inequities across roles—paving the way for a more equitable compensation structure.
  • Led a full-scale FLSA audit from start to finish, successfully identifying and remediating all compliance gaps—eliminating 100% of known risk across the region.

HR Generalist - East Region

Interior Logic Group
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Built the region’s first end-to-end onboarding process, from offer acceptance through new hire training—bridging critical gaps in visibility, systems, and documentation for 500+ employees across decentralized locations.
  • Created foundational HR infrastructure in a high-growth environment, establishing tracking tools, process maps, and communication protocols where none previously existed.
  • Led onboarding execution personally while standing up the program—training managers, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth transitions during the organization’s early scaling period.
  • Conducted and supported employee relations investigations, escalating complex cases and creating documentation templates still used in current practice.

HR Generalist

Cortina Production
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Sourced and hired elite AR/VR engineers and 3D specialists by immersing in their field—building credibility and pipelines in an insular, hard-to-reach talent market.
  • Redesigned and negotiated benefits packages, boosting employee satisfaction and retention while holding overall costs flat.
  • Owned full-cycle recruiting, HRIS (ADP), benefits, and compliance, streamlining systems to support headcount planning and operational continuity.

HR Generalist/Office Manager

Personify Corp.
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Took over full HR responsibility for the Virginia office after a department restructure—managing HR operations, employee relations, and office leadership independently during executive transition.
  • Led all immigration casework, self-taught in H-1B and green card processes—successfully guiding multiple employees through sponsorship to citizenship.
  • Project-managed a full office relocation, overseeing site selection, budget management, and move logistics to ensure a seamless, cost-controlled transition.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Radford University
Radford, VA
05-2014

Certification

SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional (2022-2025)

Timeline

Manager, HR Business Partner - East Region

Interior Logic Group
10.2018 - 10.2022

Director, HR Operations

Interior Logic Group
07.2018 - Current

HR Generalist - East Region

Interior Logic Group
07.2018 - 10.2018

HR Generalist

Cortina Production
06.2017 - 06.2018

HR Generalist/Office Manager

Personify Corp.
07.2014 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Radford University

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