Scott Sparks, SPHR **** Ridge Park Court ( Long Beach, California

90804

acou99@r.postjobfree.com 562-***-**** (H) (

562-***-**** (C)

Executive Management: Human Resources

Versatile human resources leader with more than 15 years of management

experience providing key support to industry-leading organizations in a

broad range of sectors

Analytical and results-focused human resources strategist highly skilled in

recruiting, developing and retaining talent; committed to achieving and

exceeding organizational objectives. Solid experience with global

organizations in the public and private sectors. Dynamic interpersonal

strengths; talent for strengthening relations in union and non-union

environments. Superb investigative abilities to minimize risk and contain

costs. Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources with active

government security clearance.

Highlights of Expertise

Operations Excellence Organizational Development /

Employee Relations Effectiveness

Regulatory Compliance Strategic Partnerships

Staff Training & Development Process / Procedure Development

Team Building & Retention Budget Management / Cost Control

Centralized / Decentralized HR Service

Delivery

Career Summary

Broadcom Corporation, Irvine, California

Delivering exceptional counsel to executive leadership to aide in the

transformation of business achievements in the dynamic semiconductor

industry.

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (2014 to Present)

Provide strategic consult to executive leaders in the offices of the

Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President RF/Cellular around

strategic human capital evaluation and planning. Facilitate

organizational effectiveness assessments with the goal of supporting

increased business efficiency through competent and engaged talent.

o Implemented talent assessment evaluations tied to core business

achievement objectives and corresponding competencies.

o Consulted in organization restructuring and design models focusing

on efficiency and improved business alignment.

o Restructured talent acquisition processes for client areas to

improve speed and efficiency of internal and external talent

reviews.

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Redondo Beach, California / Bethpage, New

York

Progressed through positions of increased responsibility and oversight to

optimize human resources administration within the global defense giant's

Aerospace Systems Sector.

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION (2008 to 2014)

Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership to devise and

implement innovative methods to cultivate talent and elevate performance

on organizational levels. Facilitate integration of new business units in

the human resources framework following corporate acquisitions. Direct

cross-functional teams of up to 140 members. Ensure full compliance with

corporate procedures and all industry standards. Assess talent of

resources spanning all corporate levels and institute changes as needed.

o Achieved top quartile employee engagement scores over approximately

150 employees.

o Spearheaded roll out of consolidated human resources policies and

practices among four acquired organizations.

o Elevated global performance across acquired business units by

driving successful implementation of leadership development

programs.

o Created leadership-focused performance survey to ascertain employee

perspective, provide valuable data for utilization in performance

improvement and engagement plans of management leaders.

Northrop Grumman Corporation, El Segundo, California

Headed top-performing HR team of 25+ based at Integrated Systems Sector.

SECTOR LEAD / HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (2005 to 2008)

Contributed to organizational development, employee relations, and policy

and procedure development objectives. Advised executive-level

stakeholders regarding human resource planning and delivery. Interfaced

with local site leaders to ensure fulfillment of business needs to

facilitate strategic projects.

o Innovated HR homeroom model to centralize prioritization and talent

planning processes.

o Improved retention through creating incentive programs to reward

talent.

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Redondo Beach, California

Exceled in progressive management roles within the Space Technology Sector.

MANAGER, STAFFING SYSTEMS / TALENT ACQUISITION (2000 to 2005)

Led recruitment and sourcing campaigns and events to cultivate

qualified candidates and maximize talent pool potential. Performed

analysis and devised strategic plans to fulfill staffing levels while

adhering to budgetary guidelines.

o Forged strategic partnerships within industry to foster talent

sharing arrangements and minimize impact of workforce reductions.

o Pioneered talent acquisitions operations function to create

strategic staffing resources.

Additional Experience

Director, Employment & Staffing (1999 to 2000) ( Strouds, City of

Industry, California

Senior Employment Recruiter (1997 to 1999) ( City of Hope National

Medical Center / Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, California

Human Resources Coordinator (1995 to 1997) ( The William Morris Agency,

Beverly Hills, California

Teacher (1990-1995) ( Fairmont Private Schools, Anaheim, California

Education & Credentials

Master of Science in Human Resources Management

Chapman University, Orange, California

Bachelor of Science in Human Services, emphasis in Administration

California State University - Fullerton, Fullerton, California

Certifications

Senior Certified Professional - SHRM-SCP

Society for Human Resources Management

Senior Professional in Human Resources - SPHR

Human Resources Certification Institute

Professional Designation in Human Resources Management

University of California - Los Angeles, Westwood, California

Employee & Labor Relations Certification

CUE-Organization for Positive Employee Relations

Certified Human Capital Strategist

Human Capital Institute

Security Clearance

Active Secret Security Clearance with SSBI/SCI

United States Department of Defense

Affiliations

Society for Human Resources Management

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