Senior HR Business Partner Strategic Partner, Talent & Change Leader

VALERIE SHEPARD

Atlanta, GA ***** 404-***-**** *************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieshepardisanasset

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Energetic and results-driven Senior HR Business Partner with proven experience aligning people strategies with business goals, streamlining HR processes, and driving successful change management initiatives in fast-paced environments. Skilled in strategic workforce planning, talent management, leveraging HR analytics to improve operational efficiency, process optimization, compliance, and employee relations. Proven track record in developing and implementing data-driven HR strategies that reduced turnover by 10% and improved employee engagement scores by 12%. Recognized for collaborating, coaching leaders and fostering high-performance, positive workplace cultures.

WORK EXPERIENCE

SILVERLINE WINDOWS - SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER 07/2017 – 08/2025

Served as a trusted, culture ambassador, people-first HR partner to cross-functional leadership by leveraging collaboration, innovative, and strategic influence to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives in a diverse (12 languages) fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Streamlined talent management and recruitment processes, achieving a 25% reduction in time-to-hire through innovative sourcing and selection strategies while enhancing the overall candidate experience.

Partnered with business leaders to design and deliver comprehensive talent and performance management programs, improving succession planning, boosting morale, and driving a 21% increase in productivity.

Anticipated organizational needs by applying strong business acumen and leading culture and change management initiatives that improved engagement and satisfaction, resulting in a 12% increase in Pulse Survey/Employee Net Promoter Score.

Managed complex employee relations matters by coaching and advising leaders, fostering an inclusive, equitable, DE&I culture focused on setting clear expectations, recognition and fair treatment, and achieving a 10% improvement in retention.

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES - CONTRACT RECRUITER 10/2016 – 07/2017

Proven track record of developing and executing various recruitment strategies and techniques, to source and attract top talent for temporary and project-based roles - accountants, controllers, financial analysts, and other specialized positions.

Collaborated and effectively built genuine relationships with clients and candidates, and those relationships ensure that every placement was a win-win for the organization and for the candidate.

Developed and executed recruitment strategies, conducted market research and created job descriptions, to ensure hiring goals were met.

Demonstrated a proven ability to leverage diverse recruiting tools, strategies, and techniques to effectively attract and secure top talent.

CAPSTONE LOGISTICS - TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER 02 / 2013 – 05 / 2016

Responsible for full cycle recruitment for a 3rd party Logistics Company in 48 states, averaging 40 requisitions in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.

Consistently maintained staffing levels expectation for a workforce of +11,000 - recruiting across C-suite, HR, Sales, IT, Accounting/Finance, Legal, Operations, and exempt/non-exempt roles

Partnered with managers to define core candidate competencies aligned with business unit strategies and culture while leveraging & utilizing creative sourcing methodologies to ensure quality hires & meeting recruitment metrics and improving retention and turnover.

Recognized for exceeding recruiting metrics and consistently achieving hiring goals within budget and timelines

HOOTERS OF AMERICA - CORPORATE RECRUITER / GENERALIST 04 / 2010 - 01 / 2013

Managed all Recruitment and HR functions, including sourcing, negotiating offers, orientation, onboarding, strategic HR planning, policy development, employee relations, performance management, training, compliance, compensation, benefits administration, and exit interviews.

Recruited for corporate and field leadership positions, including Hooter Girls, Restaurant Managers, Directors, and corporate roles (IT, HR, Marketing, Sales, Accounting/Finance and C-suites).

Strengthened employer brand and expanded talent pipelines by networking and cultivating relationships across social media, job fairs, universities, community-based organizations, and professional networks.

Enhanced and revamped onboarding processes, improving new hire satisfaction and accelerating integration into company culture

EDUCATION & SKILLS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies – Wayne State University in Detroit, MI

Certifications – Learning & Development (1/2025); Talent Development (9/2024); Employee Relations (1/2024)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

HRIS & ATS (Dayforce, PeopleSoft, ICIMS, UltiPro, ADP, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher)

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