Employee Relations Specialist

HAROLD C. SCHUMAN, JR.

Fort Worth, TX 817-***-**** *******@*****.***

INVESTIGATIONS PRACTITIONER + EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST Dynamic and visionary thought leader with a proven track record of collaboration and executing the direction, strategy, and planning of strategic and tactical operations and investigations success. Strong competitive background in optimizing team performance, recommending process improvement strategies, and eliminating inefficiencies to improve operations, projects, and investigations. Influences a data-driven culture to champion the potential of every team member and promote a winning attitude. Dedicated employee relations specialist and internal investigator with experience delivering collaborative and meaningful outcomes.

Case Management People Management Law Enforcement Data-Driven Decision Making Tactical Planning Retail and Employment Investigations Leadership Coaching, Training & Mentoring Employee Relations Performance Management Mediation and Resolution Culture Building PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Fort Worth, TX

Director of HR Investigations 2023-Present

Responsible for overseeing investigations of alleged employee misconduct and managing the most complex and sensitive HR-related cases within IDEA, including unlawful discrimination and harassment, company policy violations, and other employee relations matters, such as violations of rules that govern special education students. Works collaboratively to deliver efficient and systematic resolutions to investigations, coordinates and interprets board policy and administrative procedures, and serves as a resource to district administrators regarding various employee discipline issues. Serves as IDEA’s Title IX Coordinator.

Triages complaints and determines investigative pathways of discrimination, harassment, and misconduct allegations against certified and non-certified employees.

Approve investigative reports, ensuring quality assurance to industry-standard investigative practices involving interviews, evidence collection, and report writing. Routinely audit reports for quality and compliance.

Interface with internal and external stakeholders and decision-makers concerning unit investigations.

Continually analyze performance and implement data-driven process improvements, policy research and development, and investigative analysis of current processes. IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Fort Worth, TX 2021-2023

HR Investigator

Managed and investigated complex and delicate HR matters related to or associated with Title II, VI, VII, and IX allegations, company policy, work rule complaints, and other employee relations issues. Interacted with internal and external stakeholders and synthesized an efficient, systematic investigation resolution. Acted as a resource to district administrators and regional HR directors on employee issues and served as IDEA’s Title IX Investigator. Ancillary duties include pre- employment, contract services, and bi-annual employee background investigations.

Led a project team in developing an investigation case management system and tested its functionality before systemwide deployment.

Assisted director in authoring and maintaining policies and procedures, using a systems-thinking approach for sustainability and efficacy.

Managed special projects that impacted business operations and promoted continuous process improvement initiatives.

FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Fort Worth, TX 2009-2021

HAROLD C. SCHUMAN, JR.

Fort Worth, TX 817-***-**** *******@*****.*** Investigator

Conducted advanced investigative work involving fraud, waste, and abuse in providing and delivering district policies. Reviewed complaints of alleged violations of policies and laws. Identified, located, and interviewed complainants, witnesses, and investigative targets. Collected and analyzed evidence and data through widely accepted investigative practices and research. Authored detailed investigative reports while summarizing findings and identifying risk factors. Testified and presented evidence in formal hearings and court proceedings.

Continually analyzed training needs through feedback loops, thought partnering, and industry trends. Designed and deployed several district-wide trainings.

Mentored, coached, and led cross-functional teams, inspiring a culture of inclusion and performance and bringing investigations to their logical conclusions.

FORT WORTH INDPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Fort Worth, TX 2008-2009 Hearing Officer

Determined student eligibility for the district Diversionary Referral Program. Chaired central hearings and conferences to ensure due process for students in jeopardy of removal or expulsion from a traditional school setting. Coordinated with district support personnel, law enforcement agencies, and community resources to recommend appropriate services for students. Collected and evaluated all the facts relevant to the conduct violation; determined the disciplinary outcome consistent with local and state policies. Contributed to the planning and implementation of department procedures. TARRANT COUNTY Fort Worth, TX 2002-2008

Juvenile Probation Officer

Received referrals from law enforcement agencies and school districts within Tarrant County and assessed background and risk factors to facilitate the disposition of active justice-involved juvenile cases. Conducted interviews of suspected juvenile offenders and partnered with prosecutors on legal action strategies. Prepared and submitted reports, participated in hearings and, acted as a resource during court proceedings for court proceedings, provided court-ordered and non-court- ordered supervision.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES Kansas City, MO 2000-2002 Group Leader

ST. LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT St. Louis, MO 1998-2000 Police Officer

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts (B.A..), Criminal Justice Graceland University 1998 Interview and Interrogation Wicklander-Zulawski 2013 Workplace Investigations Society for Human Resources Management 2022

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