About Deanna

Deanna Balkcom is a director in RSM US LLP’s management consulting service line based in Tampa, Florida. She has 19+ years of experience delivering tailored human resources (HR) consulting solutions to clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Her experience spans HR strategy, organizational development, talent management and more.

Experience

Deanna has led projects focusing on M&A due diligence, cultural transformations, global HR compliance and HRIS implementations, driving significant change and optimizing HR processes. With a passion for employee engagement, she has dedicated her career to supporting globally distributed workforces and cultivating inclusive, connected environments.

As the director of HR outsourcing, Deanna leads a team of consultants, ensuring that clients benefit from a comprehensive and collaborative approach. She excels in leveraging technology for human resources information system implementations and fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Deanna’s clients gain a strategic advisor committed to enhancing HR functions, improving employee engagement and navigating complex HR challenges. Deanna’s leadership in HR outsourcing, combined with her extensive experience and dedication, makes her an invaluable asset for any organization seeking to elevate HR practices and achieve sustainable success.

Professional affiliations and designations

• Society for Human Resources Management, senior certified professional (SHRM-SCP)
• HRCI, senior professional in human resources
• Paradigm Personality Labs, Workplace Big 5 assessment certification
• University of South Florida; diversity, equity and inclusion certification

Education

• Master of Business Administration, Western Governors University
• Master of Science, management and leadership, Western Governors University
• Bachelor of Science, business administration, Charter Oak State College