Larry Brown
Arlington, VA **201
**********@*****.***
Security Management ~ Leadership & Training ~ process improvements
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Innovative professional with progressive experience within the human resources management industry and knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations. Proactive with refined business acumen and exemplary people skills. Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills. Facilitate a team approach to achieve organizational objectives and increase productivity. Dedicated, innovative and self-motivated team builder. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - University of South Carolina – December 2005
Corporate Talent Acquisition Partner, August 2019 – Present
Securitas USA, Washington, DC
Responsible for effective sourcing, screening, interviewing, testing, selection, offer, negotiation and closing candidates for corporate management positions across the United States using Oracle Human Capital Management software system
Partner with business unit leaders to identify principal business challenges and organization needs, and identify and execute initiatives for effective resolutions
Proactively identified and addressed areas for improvement by supporting the development and implementation of effective talent acquisition processes, practices and procedures
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, December 2018 – August 2019
Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Timmonsville, SC
Served as Team Leader of 3 Human Resources Generalists
Performed effective sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting and onboarding of engineering, technical, accounting, managerial and production positions using Taleo Talent Management and PeopleSoft software systems
Responsible for the implementation of strategies and tactics to the overall business priorities of the organization and effectively manage the execution of initiatives to result in improved business performance
Drove resolution of employee relations investigations, including compliance/legal issues, performance management, and conflict situations
Proposed policies and provide appropriate guidance; advise and ensure appropriate documentation is developed.
Served as first line of defense to mitigate risk for Human Resources-related issues for the organization; ensure all issues are resolved in a legal and ethical manner
Monitored and advised leaders on the effectiveness of goals setting, performance appraisal, and development plans; ensure process is executed in a manner that enables leader effectiveness and employee performance; support program development through training, coaching, and reinforcement
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, February 2016 – November 2018
Concentrix Corporation – General Motors Corporation, Charlotte, NC
Served as team leader of 7 employees and responsible for the training and development of team members on talent acquisition strategies, processes and federal/state employment laws and regulations
Performed effective sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting and onboarding using Workday Human Capital Management Software, Linkedin, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Indeed, CareerBuilder and Monster
Partnered with business unit managers to identify principal business challenges and organization needs, and identify and execute initiatives for effective resolutions
Responsibilities include strategic planning, development of targeted sourcing strategies and implementing efficient changes to the life cycle of the interview and selection process
Talent Acquisition Partner, August 2014 – February 2016
Duke Energy Corporation, Charlotte, NC
Provided coaching to Hiring Managers on talent acquisition processes, practices and procedures according to federal and state employment laws, including the US Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Screened candidates for nuclear, managerial, technical, engineering, and customer service positions; completed the onboarding process for non-union and unionized work sites as appropriate via Taleo applicant tracking software and Microsoft SharePoint
Contractor, October 2011 – August 2014
Human Resources Generalist, Eaton Corp, Clutch Manufacturing Plant, Charlotte, NC
Human Resources Specialist, Family Dollar, Corporate Headquarters, Matthews, NC
Human Resources Manager, March 2008 – August 2011
Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR
Investigated and resolved employee relations inquiries according to policies, procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Managed 2 employees to ensure effective and efficient recruiting, sourcing, screening, interviewing of qualified applicants for exempt and non-exempt positions utilizing Jenzabar applicant tracking software
Responsible for managing job requisitions via the applicant tracking system, conducting criminal background, drug and reference screens and completed the onboarding process
Conducted training development courses for staff and faculty on sexual harassment, affirmative action and other human resources issues.
Evaluated, developed and administered compensation programs including job evaluation, internal equity and external market analysis and performance incentive plans
Served as the benefits administrator, retirement plan administrator and the payroll administrator for 250 employees using Unum, Ceridian, Fidelity and Millennium Payroll software programs
Directed and planned the daily operations of group benefit programs
Human Resource Generalist, September 2006 – March 2008
Pinnacle Business Solutions, Inc/Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Little Rock, AR
Collaborated with all levels of corporate human resources leadership and call center managers to create an environment of trust, teamwork, development, empowerment, and entrepreneurship through quality communication, relationships, coaching and mentoring strategies
Advised managers on employee relations to ensure compliance with state & federal laws
Responsible for the applicant process which included recruiting, sourcing, screening, testing, conducting federal/state/local criminal and civil background reports, drug screening, employment verifications and on-boarding and new hire orientation
Processed employee benefits programs with corporate benefits administration using UltiPro HR/Payroll software; served as a liaison to resolve complicated benefit inquiries and problems through research, evaluation and employment of plan allowances