Capabilities:

Whether you need a full human resources team, a temporary benefits administrator, or a recruitment lead, Red 8 Advisors can assist your organization regardless of size. In addition to being a full-time CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer) in the past, Phillip has also served as an Interim-Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) as needed, as well as been hands on in all aspects of Human Resources, both domestically and internationally. If you need assistance, for a day, week, month or year, Red 8 Advisors can assist.

We support HR teams of any size, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and international laws. We offer efficiency and cost-saving recommendations and audit processes to enhance support for employees and managers alike.

Areas of Practice

01

Employee Relations

Red 8 can help handle difficult employee relations issues before they become potential legal issues for your organization. We can assist with mediation and assist in employee engagement.

02

Training

We can design, deliver and manage effectiveness of training at all levels of your organization. Executive training, manager training, and employee training can all be developed and delivered by Red 8.

03

Benefits Administration

We can work with your finance team and benefits brokers to identify a benefits package that will attract new employees and keep your current employees happy at the same time that costs are controlled.

04

Talent Management

We can help you build talent plans that will ensure that your organization has the right people in the right jobs at the right times.

05

Human Resources Technology

We can assist you with identifying, procuring and implementing an Human Resources Information System (HRIS), which gives your organization deep insights into your workforce, provides valuable financial metrics to your finance team and makes employee transactions simply and easy.

06

Recruitment

We will work with you to create, initiate, and execute a recruitment plan that will ensure that you have the right workforce in place at all times.

  • Strategic HR Planning
    • Organizational Development – Structuring the organization to align with business goals.
    • Workforce Planning – Identifying future talent needs and creating a plan to meet them.
    • Change Management – Guiding organizations through transformations such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.
  • Talent Management
    • Recruitment Strategy – Designing processes to attract and select top talent.
    • Onboarding Programs – Developing effective orientation plans for new employees.
    • Succession Planning – Identifying and developing future leaders within the organization.
  • Performance Management
    • Performance Appraisals – Establishing effective systems to measure employee performance.
    • Leadership Coaching – Coaching executives and managers to enhance their leadership skills.
    • Employee Development – Creating training and development programs to improve skills and engagement.
  • Employee Relations
    • Conflict Resolution – Mediating workplace disputes.
    • Culture Building – Enhancing organizational culture and employee engagement.
    • HR Policy Development – Creating and updating policies to ensure compliance and clarity.
  • Compensation and Benefits
    • Market Analysis – Evaluating compensation structures against industry benchmarks.
    • Incentive Programs – Designing bonuses, equity plans, or other motivational incentives.
    • Benefits Design – Selecting and implementing competitive employee benefits packages.
  • Compliance and Risk Management
    • Employment Law Compliance – Ensuring adherence to labor laws and regulations.
    • HR Audits – Conducting reviews of HR processes and documentation.
    • Workplace Investigations – Investigating claims of harassment, discrimination, or other misconduct.
  • HR Technology
    • HRIS Implementation – Advising on and implementing HR software systems.
    • Process Automation – Streamlining HR functions using technology.
    • Data Analytics – Leveraging HR data to inform decision-making.
  • Crisis Managment
    • Pandemic/Disaster Response – Establishing policies for business continuity.
    • Employee Well-being Programs – Addressing mental health and wellness during crises.
    • Crisis Communications – Dealing with media/public relations during crisis situations.
  • Merger and Acquistion Support
    • HR Due Diligence – Assessing HR-related risks and opportunities during M&A.
    • Integration Planning – Harmonizing HR functions post-merger.
    • Cultural Integration – Merging company cultures effectively.

About Us

Phillip Humphries
Founder and Principal Consultant |


Phillip Humphries is a transformational HR executive with over 20 years of global experience, partnering with organizations from startups to multinational corporations. He specializes in aligning people strategies with business goals to deliver measurable results through strategic HR solutions.

Phillip’s expertise spans HR transformation, organizational development, change management, M&A integration, and talent strategy. His innovative approach enhances employee engagement, optimizes performance, and builds high-performing leadership teams across industries, including private equity, healthcare, and technology.

Key Focus Areas:

  • HR Transformation: Building scalable HR infrastructures and aligning operations with strategic objectives.
  • Acquisition Integration: Managing M&A due diligence and seamless post-acquisition transitions.
  • Global Workforce Management: Crafting strategies for diverse, unionized, and non-unionized teams across geographies.
  • Executive Coaching: Guiding leaders to navigate challenges, drive accountability, and foster innovation.
  • Employee Relations: Resolving complex issues and mitigating litigation risks, leveraging bilingual expertise in English and Spanish.

With advanced credentials (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MBA in International Business) and certification as a Florida Supreme Court Mediator, Phillip delivers actionable insights to address today’s dynamic business challenges. He has worked and sometimes lived, extensively across North and South America, Europe, and beyond, driving cultural transformation and optimizing back-office functions.

After being based in Miami and Dallas for the last several years, Phillip is back in his home state of North Carolina and is passionate about empowering organizations to maximize their greatest asset: their people.

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