AARON CRAWFORD
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Linkedin: https:linkedin/in/aaron-crawford-59ab9764
Dynamic performance-driven Human Resource Professional with more than 24 years of experience in a wide range of HR roles and sectors. A creative thinker, problem solver, strategic planner, and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of employees with the mission of the organization. Possesses extensive knowledge in human relations, staff management, conflict resolution, benefits & compensation, and finance and budgeting. Excellent ability to address and administer HR policies and procedures, providing a broad level of counseling on recruitment and retention, training programs, and handling complex situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
EXPERIENCE
2016 – PRESENT
DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES, united states army
Effectively manage and lead the HR department by providing full HR management service to more than 4500 Army Soldiers and Army civilians.
Provided HR leadership support to 20 army personnel in areas such as performance management, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, training and development, and regulatory compliance.
Served as a change agent and champion for the rollout of company-wide HR strategies and initiatives that support the success of the organization’s growth and reinforce a collaborative, aligned, engaged, and diverse culture.
Administered policies and programs relating to all phases of human resources activity including HR planning, training and development, employee performance evaluations and appraisals, recruitment selections, and compensation.
Formulated and improved multiple HR rules and regulations in compliance with military standards.
Partnered with higher ranking Army officials to identify key attributes, development assignments, and performance metrics to ensure high potential candidates grew in development roles.
Advised higher ranking Army officials in developing strategic plans on organizational and staffing needs.
2013 – 2016
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, united states army
Provided full HR management support to the Joint Strategic Plans and Policy Director.
Planned, coordinated, and advised with the top executives on strategic planning initiatives.
Improved the overall processing rate for personnel pay actions from below 60% to 100% in less than 90 days.
Managed workforce demographics and trends, manpower standards, and force structure procedures in relation to reports, policy, research, and projects that addressed organizational development.
Acted as a liaison in the mediation and resolution of employee and management disputes to ensure clear communication and adherence to the HR policies and HR laws were upheld. Mediated a particularly harrowing conflict between two managers, successfully coming to an agreement suiting both.
2012 – 2013
SR. HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, united states army
Conducted and supervised training programs for more than 12, 600 soldiers.
Assisted supervisors and managers with the development of training plans to help with both hard and soft skills.
Lead programs that assisted soldiers with transitioning out of the Army.
Guided and advised management with the development of leadership training.
Assisted and reported to senior level management weekly on performance measures, productivity, and activities of the training programs.
Planned and administered programs to ensure that personnel had the skills and knowledge to compete effectively within the organization.
EDUCATION
2017
MBA LEADERSHIP, international mba institute
2001
ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL STUDIES, saint leo university
2016
JOINT PROFESSIONAL MILTARY EDUCATION (JPME) PHASE 1 & 2 US ARMY
SKILLS
MS Office Products
WhenIWork
Kronos
PeopleSoft
Taleo
JobVite
Workday
Servant leadership
Succession planning
HireRight
Guardian
Accelerate
Hartford
ADP
Lawson
Sharepoint
Insperity (PEO)