Oscar Hunter Jr, MBA, APHR-International
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Objective:
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and temporary staffing. Proven track record of developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent and meet organizational objectives. Adept at building strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners to drive results and optimize workforce planning. I am seeking to leverage my expertise in talent acquisition and temporary staffing.
Signature HR Qualifications:
HR Best Practices
Oracle Financial System
Kronos
CRF/ACT Documents
UAB Financial Management Systems
Organizational Development
Change Management
Oracle HR Process System
Employee Relations & Diversity
Employee Performance Improvement
Workforce Planning & Development
Talent Acquisition
Leadership Development
M&A Strategies & Due Diligence
Staff Coaching & Mentoring
HR Policy, Process & Systems Design
Organization-Wide Consensus Building
Disciplined and flexible problem-solving approach that balances business goals with employee needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UAB University of Alabama in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL College/hospital campus serving over 23,000 employees
Manager of Talent Acquisitions and Temporary Staffing Services
2018 – Present
Recruited to direct HR for US and international operations. Partner with other hiring managers, directors, and senior executives to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent. Assist in managing the department budget. Responsibilities include staff recruitment, development of new business, managing a revenue-generating unit, managing a budget, timekeeping and payroll, managing and evaluating a staff of 35+ employees, and Oracle HR and Finance.
HR Organization Leadership: Most senior HR executive in UAB, directing HR professionals in staffing, recruitment, benefits, executive compensation, training, leadership development, succession planning, HRIS, and regulatory compliance.
International HR Launch: Created HR organization – recruitment, staffing, onboarding, training – for both expatriates and local national hires in other countries.
Organization Transformation: Enabled operational change essential to a significant reduction in HR costs. Facilitated redesign of core business operations, including site closures and fast-track expansion.
Post-Acquisition HR Integration: Streamlined integration of Taleo Systems, ensuring strategic alignment of HR with new business objectives and minimizing business interruptions.
M&A Due Diligence: Supported senior-level M&A decisions, from initial analysis through due diligence and subsequent integration.
H&C Tax Service
Fort Worth, TX Privately owned tax and accounting firm
CEO & Director – Human Resources
2008 – Present
Transformed HR into a strategic business partner following an end-to-end HR restructuring. Championed HR vision while establishing sustainable HR infrastructure, systems, processes, and practices. Oversaw budget and a staff of 15-35 in remote locations.
HRIS Technology: Transitioned from outdated HR systems to a fully integrated HRIS platform from Oracle, improving analysis, reporting, and planning capabilities.
Employee Relations: Introduced proactive employee relations and communications programs to resolve labor and management issues.
Career Coaching: Launched the company’s first HR shared services center for internal coaching services.
Workforce Expansion: Expanded remote sites in Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana.
First Step Learning Academy, Knowledge Learning & Children’s Palace Centers
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, TX Early learning and training facilities
Owner & Director – Human Resources
2002 – 2008
Revitalized early learning centers following years of instability and internal change. Supported corporate repositioning, guiding recruitment of technical, professional, and management staff.
Workforce Integration: Integrated 30+ staff following acquisitions, ensuring smooth assimilation into core operations.
HR Operations: Consolidated HR functions from multiple departments into a single organization, managing all generalist affairs and supervising training and HR assistants.
HCA The Health Care Company
Bedford, TX
Director of Private Pay Accounts and Operations
1994 – 2002
Created staffing models and recruiting strategies to meet unique client requirements, adding several revenue-generating outlets over six years.
Texas Department of MHMR
Austin & Fort Worth, TX
Home Manager
1988 - 1994
Managed recruitment and staffing, day-to-day operations with 35 employees, and implemented hiring policies and systems to support long-term growth.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
MBA – LeTourneau University, Longview, TX (2018)
BA in Business Management – LeTourneau University, Longview, TX (2015)
Professional in Human Resources (APHRI) – Associate Professional Human Resources-International
PROFESSIONAL HR AFFILIATIONS
Member – Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)