Craig Hilsmier
Senior Vice President, Consulting
Craig Hilsmier has deep expertise in all aspects of Human Resources, including HR operating models, technology, data structures, and process improvement. Craig has served dozens of Healthcare Systems, as well as Public Sector clients, Higher Education, and many other industries.
Craig has spent most of his career optimizing (and implementing) technology and improving HR processes across HR functions, including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HRIS/HR Operations, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and HR Business Partner functions. Craig helps Human Resources successfully achieve their organizational goals, whatever those may be.
Craig Hilsmier brings over 30 years' experience in Consulting, Healthcare, and Human Resources. He previously has worked at an HR Consulting Firm and for twelve years at Big 4 Consulting Firm. Most recently, Craig had managed a boutique consulting firm for nine years that he founded. He joins Keenan to fill increasing client demands for broader HR and Total Rewards consulting capabilities.
Craig has also served in multiple Human Resource leadership roles throughout his career, giving him a unique perspective that enables him to provide creative and practical solutions that work in complex client environments. Craig’s teams perform all their work cross-functionally, collaborating closely with other HR functions, executives, and business leaders.
Craig earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/Statistics from Purdue University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.