Jay Kuhns
Jay Kuhns is a seasoned human resource and business development executive who has served both for-profit and not-for-profit health systems, including HCA, Johns Hopkins and United Health Services Hospitals.
Before joining IRI Consultants, Jay developed aggressive union avoidance approaches, including labor readiness strategies, an employee ombudsman program, and other pro-employee processes. In his previous role as a consultant, he led the national healthcare practice at Kinetix, a strategic recruitment and branding human resources firm. While there, he grew healthcare revenue to 70%, while delivering onsite consulting to clients.
Jay’s experience spans the continuum of human resources disciplines, as well as strategic consulting and business development. Further, he has extensive skills in social media, digital communications, and branding.
Since 1979, IRI Consultants has helped organizations improve employee engagement and performance, strengthen communications, and create positive, productive workplaces. IRI is the largest management consulting firm dedicated to optimizing labor relations, organizational effectiveness, communications, and digital solutions to create customized employee-focused solutions. IRI consultants live and work nationwide. The firm’s clients span across industries, from publicly traded companies to privately held firms, including small to Fortune 500 organizations.