Larry C. Holman
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A seasoned military veteran with 10 + years of HR management experience, including three years at the global corporate level. Expertise includes developing international departments from ground zero, creating HR organizational policies, benefits management, recruiting, creating and implementing programs to improve operations, performing organizational diagnostics and administering all human resource functions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Benefits and Compensation Management Organizational Effectiveness Policy and Development
Management Training and Development Operations Management Supervision and Recruitment
Recruiting Employee Relations and Retention Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PPT
Mediation & Advocacy Performance Management Staff Development Programs
Change Management Compliance Enforcement Top Secret Security Clearance
Project Management Human Resources Management ADP TotalSource
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Strategic Passions Inc. October 2016-Present
Chief Operating Officer
Recruit, interview, and select associates and management positions.
Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures for startup company.
Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth for all business units.
Establish policies that promote company culture and vision and align goals to company’s strategic plan.
Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Consulting, and etc.).
Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication to company’s vision.
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance (Grants, Fiscal sponsorship, Partnership agreements).
Assist CEO in fundraising ventures.
Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.).
Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
Co-authored $275,000 Grant for educational services.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) – Milpitas CA February 2016 – October 2016
Implementation Consultant
Led and drives the development of benefit offering that results in clients saving an average of 15% on benefit costs.
Led cross-functional team consisting of Sales, Payroll, Human Resource Business Partners in the implementation process.
Designs and delivers client-defined systems and processes along with tools and/or databases.
Manage implementations solutions that directly impact the entire client organization.
Consults with client to guide client's pre- and post-implementation testing of workforce management solutions.
Identifies needs and delivers professional consulting services.
Creates complex custom reports.
Customizes ADP products/services or modules to meet client needs by understanding the Client's internal business needs.
Provides business process re-engineering recommendations required to achieve a successful conversion.
Consults with Client to develop customized training to meet Client needs.
Recommends modifications to client implementation time tables based on client or ADP business needs.
Social Security Administration – Memphis TN August 2014-July 2015
Social Insurance Specialist
Conducts interviews to determine client eligibility for benefits.
Responsible for safeguarding personal identifiable information, client salary data, and client medical information.
Adjudicates claims for benefits.
Determines whether income met policy wage requirements to determine coverage.
Navy Manpower Analysis Center – Millington, TN February 2012- August 2014
Human Resource Manager, Manpower Analyst
Provided guidance, assistance, and company specific training to 115 staff members and management
Planned and conducted new hire orientation.
Coordinated with Corporate HR to obtain information necessary for program improvement.
Advised management in proper resolution of employee relations and other grievances.
Investigated complaints and other employee relations matters and provided successful guidance.
Implemented brand marketing strategy resulting in a 25% increase in call volume and website hits.
Performed analysis on organization’s climate assessments and provide recommendations to management.
Lead trainer for new hire orientation lauding praise for innovative training approach.
Ensured organizational compliance with HR policies and procedures, as well as relevant employment laws.
Commander Naval Forces Japan – Yokosuka, Japan January 2009 – December 2011
HR Manager, Operations Manager
Supervised 41 direct reports.
Excelled at operational planning and scheduling in a budget and resource constrained environment.
Supported 12,000 employees in three countries to include orientation, compensation, benefits, and PTO.
Led team training functions on systems, operations, policies and procedures.
Led the administration employee engagement survey.
Successfully established training program for handling confidential, secret, top secret, and Privacy Act information.
Interpreted HR policies and procedures and communicated updates effectively to executives and staff.
Supervised the distribution of updated HR policies and procedures and ensured employee handbooks are updated.
Administered background verification program.
Managed operational budget of $250,000.
Navy Operational Support Center Greensboro - Greensboro, NC February 2006 – December 2009
Senior Enlisted Advisor, HR Generalist
Led 16 direct reports member staff in proving administrative support and human resource generalist functions
Led 50 career development boards for employees to assess current skills and assign future tasks.
Led employee grievance proceedings.
Maintained a track record of 100% staff retention.
Primary advisor for employee enlistment benefits and reenlistment compensation.
Managed $200,000 departmental budget.
USS Momsen DDG-92– Everett, WA May 2003 – January 2006
HR Specialist, Maintenance Supervisor
Expertly led 21 direct reports
Skillfully mediated 45 informal and formal employee grievances.
Implemented organizational effectiveness measures to personnel management programs
Led Force Protection Training in providing anti-terrorism training and weapons qualifications for 300 personnel.
Volunteer Experience July 2015 -Present
Instructor- Center for Employment Training-San Jose, CA
Volunteer six hours a week to teach job readiness and work force development to at risk young adults.
Conduct mock job interviews on students
Teaches personal branding to include social media profile awareness
Teaches job interviewing techniques
Education and Training
University of Phoenix December 2012
Degree: M.B.A
Devry University, Addison IL October 2009
Degree: B.S. Human Resource Management
San Jose State University
Graduate Certificate: Advanced Global Leadership Development October 2016
Naval Sea Systems Command
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) December 2013