David P. Gaus, M.B.A.

About

Exceptional manager of people and processes; able to optimize and scale operations, break down barriers to team performance, and position organizations optimally to deliver against their strategic business objectives.Leads with drive and vision; aligns teams toward common goals and tactical priorities using a top-down servant leadership approach. Continually challenges and inspires team members to meet or exceed their professional objectives.

Time-tested strategist, compensation SME, and change agent; routinely called upon to identify and remediate gaps in HR operations, develop world-class compensation frameworks, and lead a suite of mission-critical change initiatives.Creates top-tier organizational cultures that incentivize, inspire, and recognize high performance.

Experience

Senior Director, Human Resources

April 2020 – Present • Columbia, MO

Provide leadership and direction for a team of five direct reports (a Talent Acquisition Manager, a Senior Compensation Analyst, a Compensation Analyst, and a Contingent Workforce Supervisor) to manage all aspects of day-to-day HR operations encompassing talent acquisition, HRIS, compensation and benefits, total rewards, and contingent workforce management. Develop key strategies and policies to build a high-performing talent pipeline, foster an engaged and productive workforce, minimize employee attrition, modernize the compensation framework, strengthen compliance posture, and optimize contingent staffing protocols.

University of Toledo, UTMC, UTCM • Director, Compensation & HRIS

Jan. 2019 – April 2020 • Toledo, OH

Led a team of three direct reports (an HRIS Manager, a Compensation Manager, and a Supervisor of Shared Services); planned, developed, and implemented integrated compensation structures to attract a highly qualified talent pipeline, retain high-performing employees, and differentiate UTMC vis-à-vis the competition.

CompPro Solutions • President

Aug. 2011 - Jan. 2019 • Denver, CO

Co-founded and managed an HR business to provide the full suite of labor negotiation solutions for hundreds of SME and Enterprise clients. Oversaw all aspects of software development and deployment; integrated into ERPs at 100+ organizations across 13 states.Successfully raised $5MM in venture capital from an investment group; recruited a qualified team of top programmers.
Led a team of 13 FTEs; continually scanned the market for new business development opportunities.

Howard-Winn CSD • CFO/HR Manager

2010 - 2011

Developed the district's compensation projection calculator for the Board of Trustees; ensured all pay increases aligned with the operating budget.
Produced wage proposals to guide collective bargaining activities with three labor unions, resulting in the implementation of a merit-based pay system.
Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations for the district’s Finance, Budget, and HR staff.

Education

Bob Jones University

Masters of Business Administration

2009

Skills

Technical

Strategic Planning & Execution • Compensation Planning & Structuring • Coding & Spreadsheet Design • Labor Economics • Human Resources • Operational Change Management • Agile Project Management • Team Leadership & Development • Business Process Mapping • Communications & Negotiations • Talent Acquisition & Retention