Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Resume:
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www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrereidlynch
Work History
Olive Tree Holdings – Private Investment Company 2/2023 – 1/2024 Senior HR Business Partner – Hybrid
Reason for Leaving: Company closed Atlanta office
Directed HR and Talent Acquisition support for 400+ employees across multi-site operations, ensuring consistent policy application and legal compliance.
Designed and delivered mandatory DEI training and inclusive leadership workshops, improving engagement scores and fostering accountability.
Led complex employee relations investigations, achieving fair resolutions and reducing legal exposure.
Managed training, staff development, full-cycle recruitment, and onboarding for organizational growth.
Partnered with management to align HR initiatives with operational goals, enhancing productivity and retention.
Tampa Electric (TECO) – Florida’s Largest Investor-Owned Utility 5/2022 – 2/2023 Human Resources Manager – Remote
Reason for Leaving: Company needed me to relocate
Managed onboarding, performance reviews, compensation, benefits, and L&D for union and non-union staff.
Directed succession planning and promotion processes to ensure equity and leadership readiness.
Conducted behavioral and competency-based interviews, improving quality of hire and retention rates. Walmart / Sam’s Club – Corporate Global Technology 6/2021 – 5/2022 University Relations HR Remote
Reason for Leaving: Contract ended after several extensions
Expanded national internship program from 80 to 300+ placements through targeted campus engagement and employer branding.
Developed and tracked DEI recruitment roadmaps, achieving measurable progress on diversity hiring goals.
Maintained and analyzed recruitment data to inform strategic talent acquisition decisions. InTown / Uptown Suites – Extended Stay Hotels 7/2018 – 7/2021 Senior HR Business Partner– Hybrid
Reason for Leaving: To pursue other opportunities
Provided HR and TA guidance to 200+ General Managers across multiple regions.
Advised leadership on compliance and legal risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborated with ERGs and executives to implement DEI initiatives aligned with business goals.
Created hiring forecasts and recruitment reporting metrics to optimize performance. Extended Stay America – Extended Stay Hotels 11/2014 – 10/2018 Senior HR Manager– Hybrid
Reason for Leaving: Moved to Atlanta
Supervised 16+ Recruiters and HRBPs, directing HR strategy for 300+ hotels nationwide.
Led large-scale investigations, including bias and equity cases, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.
Designed and launched Military Hiring Program and college internship initiatives.
Spearheaded UKG Pro implementation, managing system rollout, training, and process optimization. Deirdre D. Reid
Strategic Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Leader 15+ Years of Experience
Additional Experience
AmerisourceBergen / Lash Group – Employee Relations Specialist
Duke Energy – HRBP – University Relations
INROADS – Senior HR Program Manager
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Communication-Public Relations - Johnson C. Smith University
HR Management Certificate – Villanova University
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate – University of South Florida
Google Project Management Certificate (In Progress) Key Skills & Expertise
HR Leadership & Strategy
Human Resources Business Partnering
Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Program
Implementation
Benefits & Compensation Management
Budget & Program/Project Management
Training & Development
Instructional Design & Program Development
Leadership, Compliance, & Soft Skills Training
Onboarding & Orientation Programs
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Full-Cycle Recruitment
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Implementation & Configuration
University Relations & College Recruiting
Workforce & Succession Planning
Relocation Management
Operations & Team Management
Supervisory & Team Leadership
Multi-Site HR Support
HR Policy Implementation & Compliance
Change Management
Workforce Specializations
Employment Types: Exempt, Non-Exempt, Contract, Interns, Co-ops, Union
Corporate Functions: Accounting & Finance, Real Estate Management, Human Resources, Operations, Legal, Marketing & Design, Information Technology, Administrative, Customer Service, Sales
Industry Experience: Health Care, Hospitality (Hotel & Restaurant), Energy, Retail, Construction & Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Entertainment, Telecommunication, Banking, Pharmaceutical, Non- Profit
Technology & Engineering Roles: Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Systems, Chemical Engineering, Software Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, Network Engineering, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity
Executive Search: C-Suite (COO, CIO, General Counsel) Technical Skills & HR Systems Expertise
HRIS & Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Workday (Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Management)
UKG/UltiPro (Recruiting, Onboarding, Document Manager, People Center)
ADP
Paylocity
TalentReef
Handshake
Taleo
SuccessFactors
Greenhouse
HiringThing
PeopleSoft
Modern Hire
Verian
Data Analytics & Reporting Tools
Tableau
Power BI
Smartsheet
Quip
Productivity & Collaboration Tools
Microsoft Office (Advanced), Google Suite, SaaS Environments, Slack
Social Media & Recruitment Platforms (LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Indeed, Instagram, Facebook)
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