JER HR Group Company Profile

Background

JER HR Group is a human resources consulting firm dedicated to assisting organizations in developing, recruiting, and retaining their most valuable asset—their people. Established in 1991, the company has over 35 years of consulting experience, offering services in compensation, learning and development, organizational development, HR consulting, and HR technology. With a team of over 40 consultants, each averaging more than 20 years of experience, JER HR Group collaborates with clients across various sectors to address complex HR challenges and drive organizational growth.

Key Strategic Focus

JER HR Group's strategic focus encompasses:

Compensation Consulting: Designing equitable rewards plans to attract and retain talent, including job evaluation, executive and staff compensation, pay equity analysis, and total rewards structures.

HR Consulting: Providing solutions for HR processes, compliance, employee handbooks, policy management, HR audits, and investigations.

Organizational Development: Enhancing leadership and team capabilities through leadership development, executive coaching, diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives, and performance management.

The company serves a diverse clientele, including sectors such as construction, education, finance, government, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit organizations, and technology.

Financials and Funding

As of November 2024, JER HR Group reported an annual revenue of approximately $3.8 million. The company has raised a total of $412,000 in funding over two rounds.

Technological Platform and Innovation

JER HR Group leverages various technologies to enhance its HR solutions, including:

Content Management System: WordPress

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JavaScript Libraries: Swiper

Tag Management: Google Tag Manager

Web Servers: Nginx and Apache

Leadership Team

Mahesh Kumar, Managing Director

With over 20 years in financial services at firms like JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs, Mahesh specializes in change management, strategic planning, and organizational development. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics, an M.S. in Computer Science, and an M.B.A. in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, along with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

James E. Rocco, Managing Consultant

James has extensive experience in human resources and compensation consulting, focusing on staff compensation programs and performance management systems. He is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and a member of several HR associations.

Bruce E. Johanson, Managing Consultant

Bruce joined JER HR Group through a merger in early 2022. With over 35 years as a management consultant, he has experience in international business and has held various corporate positions since 1979. He holds a B.S.B.A. in Personnel Management and an M.B.A. from the University of Arkansas.

Blair R. Johanson, Managing Consultant

Blair, also part of the 2022 merger, has offered HR and compensation management consulting services since 1999. He has over 20 years of business operations experience and holds an M.B.A. and a B.S.B.A. in Personnel Administration from the University of Arkansas.

Larry F. Beers, Director of Consulting

Larry has been with JER HR Group since 1995, focusing on compensation consulting projects. He has over 15 years of experience in human relations management and expertise in job evaluation systems, performance management, and executive compensation analysis.

Nancy Polsky, VP Organizational Development

Nancy specializes in enhancing employee and organizational capabilities through development, leadership training, and coaching. She holds an M.B.A. from Penn State, an M.A. from The University of Texas, and an undergraduate degree from Smith College.

Susan Cullen, Founder of NexaLearning, Advisor

Susan, whose company merged with JER HR Group in June 2023, has over 28 years in leadership and team-building programs. She holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and is a Certified Facilitator for various programs.

Rebecca (Becky) Page, Director, HR Services

Becky, former President of Human Resources Plus, Inc., acquired by JER HR Group in January 2023, has extensive experience in strategic HR management, benefits administration, and employment law. She is a graduate of Illinois State University.

Brenda Thompson, Director, Operations

Brenda supervises operations in the Greensboro, NC office, with a 25-year career in personnel selection, human resources, and workers’ compensation. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of South Carolina and an M.A. in Christian Education from Union/PSCE.

Leadership Changes

In early 2022, JER HR Group expanded its leadership team through mergers with Johanson Group and NexaLearning, bringing in Bruce E. Johanson and Blair R. Johanson as Managing Consultants, and Susan Cullen as an Advisor. Additionally, the acquisition of Human Resources Plus, Inc. in January 2023 added Rebecca Page as Director of HR Services.