Employee Relations Business Partner

Pamela N. Palmer

Vienna, VA 512-***-**** ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pammypalmer/Strategic HR Leader Director of Human Resources HR Business Partner

Forward-thinking HR executive with extensive global experience in leading human capital strategies that drive business performance. Proven track record as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. Skilled in employee relations, talent management, leadership development, and driving cultural transformation. Expertise across diverse industries with global exposure in LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions.

Core Competencies

HR Business Partnering & Strategy

Organizational Design & Effectiveness

Leadership Development & Coaching

Talent Management & Succession Planning

Change Management & Transformation

Employee Engagement & Culture Building

Global HR Operations & Compliance

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Workforce Planning & Analytics

HR Technology: ServiceNow, SuccessFactors, Paylocity

J Palmer Consulting, LLC, Vienna, VA

Principal HR Advisor 01/2025 – Present

Provide strategic HR consulting services to businesses needing expert support to design, optimize, and enhance their HR operations. Specialized in partnering with organizations to deliver tailored solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.

HR Process Design & Optimization: Collaborated with leadership teams to design, implement, and streamline HR processes, including performance management, merit and bonus planning, and talent acquisition workflows.

HR Systems Enhancement: Advised clients on maximizing the functionality of HRIS platforms like Paylocity, ensuring effective use of features related to employee data management, payroll, performance tracking, and compliance reporting.

Qorvo Inc., Greensboro, NC (Remote)

Director, Employee Relations, Compliance, and Immigration 01/2023 – 04/2024

Strategic HR Business Partner to global leadership, advising on employee relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across EMEA and APAC regions.

Partnered with HRBPs and business leaders to integrate HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement and performance outcomes.

Led change management initiatives to support organizational transformation, focusing on cultural alignment, leadership readiness, and global ER practices.

Developed and delivered global leadership training programs on conflict resolution, DEI, and employee engagement, driving measurable improvements in workplace culture.

Managed cross-functional collaboration with Compensation, Legal, and HR teams to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate organizational risks.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Austin, TX

Program Manager, Employee Relations 02/2020 – 01/2023

Partnered with global HRBPs to provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations issues, supporting leaders in driving high-performance cultures.

Designed and implemented talent management strategies, including leadership development programs and performance management frameworks.

Served as a key advisor during organizational restructuring, managing workforce transitions, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and employee experience goals.

Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to foster inclusive workplace practices globally.

Led HR system optimization projects, including the implementation of ServiceNow for ER case management, enhancing operational efficiency.

J Palmer Consulting, LLC, Austin, TX

Principal HR Advisor 11/2017 – 02/2020

Provided strategic HR consulting services to businesses seeking to optimize HR processes, systems (e.g., Paylocity), and talent strategies.

Advised executive leadership on organizational design, HR transformation, merit and bonus planning, and performance management to support business growth.

Partnered with clients to enhance recruiting strategies, streamline onboarding processes, and improve employee engagement initiatives.

Supported leadership coaching efforts, focusing on developing effective people managers and fostering leadership pipelines.

Clients included Realtor.com, ClearDATA, Shopgate, DOSH, and Forcepoint.

Aptos (formerly Revionics), Austin, TX

Director, Human Resources (HRBP for C-Suite) 02/2015 – 10/2017

Acted as the primary HR Business Partner to the executive team, driving strategic HR initiatives aligned with business growth and transformation goals.

Led workforce planning and talent strategy development, ensuring the right talent capabilities to meet evolving business demands.

Directed organizational change efforts, including M&A integration, cultural transformation, and leadership development initiatives.

Designed and implemented talent metrics and data-driven insights to inform executive decision-making and optimize workforce performance.

Datatrak International, Austin, TX

Director, Human Resources 10/2012 – 07/2014

Led all HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and leadership development.

Designed HR strategies to support business scalability, improved retention, and enhanced employee engagement.

Served as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing counsel on people-related matters to drive business results.

Earlier Roles Include:

Keysight Technologies (HR Manager): Built HR functions from the ground up for a high-growth tech start-up, including performance management, compensation planning, and talent acquisition.

Freescale Semiconductors (HR Manager): Led HR projects related to organizational development and employee engagement.

Motorola (Global Project Manager, HR & HR Manager): Oversaw global HR initiatives, including talent development, cultural change, and international HR projects.

Education

Washington University Olin School of Business (Joint with Fudan University, Shanghai, China)

MBA, International Business 12/2006

Texas A&M University, College Station

B.A. in Communications 12/1991

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