Alicia Badgley
Portage
Summary
Human Resources professional with 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Demonstrated leadership in team management and process improvement initiatives. Expertise in resolving complex issues with a focus on empathy and effective solutions. Dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces that enhance organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Business Partner
Beacon Health System
10.2025 - Current
- Served as a strategic HR Business Partner to clinical and administrative leaders, providing HR expertise and consultation on talent, workforce planning, employee relations and organizational effectiveness.
- Executed HR Strategies supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, change management, integration planning, talent assessment and organizational design in alignment with market objectives.
- Support readiness for Joint Commission surveys by partnering with leaders to ensure HR-related compliance, credentialing standards, policy accuracy and efficient operational business processes.
- Coached managers and directors on performance, employee relations, retention and workforce capability, facilitating constructive resolution of complex and escalated workplace issues.
- Drove succession planning, leadership development and performance management processes to strengthen bench strength and engagement, leveraging SME partners and proven HR frameworks.
- Interpreted workforce data and operational metrics to identify talent gaps, forecast labor needs and recommend solutions and improve staffing models, retention and overall organizational performance.
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Served as a trusted HR advisor to program offices and leadership, providing subject-matter expertise on talent, recruitment, employee benefits and personnel processes to support organizational goals and workforce priorities.
- Lead and developed a team of 18 HR specialists, conducting performance appraisals, coaching for development and implementing interventions that strengthen capability, engagement and retention.
- Consulted with managers and directors to assess workforce needs, analyze talent gaps and implement strategies that improved recruiting outcomes, staffing efficiency and alignment with mission-critical functions.
- Developed and implemented SOPs and internal controls to enhance consistency, compliance and operational excellence across onboarding, hiring, benefits and performance related processes, supporting change management and process improvement initiatives.
- Used workforce studies, data analysis and labor market insights to inform HR decision-making, forecast talent demands and provide recommendations that improved staffing models and long-term workforce planning.
- Partnered with HR leadership and cross-functional subject-matter experts to enhance recruitment strategies, support service-level execution and continuous improvement in candidate experience and cycle times.
- Ensured adherence to federal HR policies, auditing requirements and veterans’ preference standards while resolving escalated issues, facilitating stakeholder assignments and maintaining a high level of accountability and service quality.
Lead Human Resources Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Served as a subject-matter expert on recruitment, benefits and personnel processes, providing consultation and guidance to managers and directors to support talent strategy and workforce needs.
- Partnered with leaders to assess staffing challenges, perform gap analyses and implement solutions that addressed retention, employee capability, service standards and organizational priorities.
- Coordinated workload distribution and performance expectations for a team of 17, providing coaching, training and development to improve consistency, compliance and service delivery.
- Designed and implemented SOPs and internal controls that improved process efficiency and supported change management efforts across onboarding, recruitment, benefits administration and personnel actions.
- Leveraged PeopleSoft and HRIS reporting to analyze workforce data, monitor hiring trends and produce insights used by leadership to support planning, business decisions and HR strategy execution.
- Delivered briefings, correspondence and HR guidance to stakeholders to align expectations, clarify HR initiatives and support a consistent and positive engagement experience across business unit.
HR Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Served as HR advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers, providing subject-matter expertise on interviewing practices, documentation standards, selection criteria and regulatory compliance to support equitable and effective hiring decisions.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment and placement activities for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center and affiliated clinics, executing talent strategies that aligned with business needs, retention goals and labor market conditions.
- Built strong relationships with internal leaders and external community partners to attract qualified candidates, improve talent pipelines and support long-term workforce planning.
- Processed a wide range of personnel actions in accordance with VA, OPM, union and federal regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy, policy alignment and a consistent experience for employees and managers.
- Acted as technical advisor for clinical appointments, advancements and awards, collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to support workforce capability and recognition programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harper Creek High School
Battle Creek, MI06.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MISkills
- Talent acquisition and recruitment strategies
- Employee relations and workforce planning
- Performance management and HR compliance
- Process improvement initiatives
- Leadership development and change management
- Strategic partnerships
Certification
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Beacon Health System
10.2025 - Current
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2024 - 09.2025
Lead Human Resources Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2022 - 12.2024
HR Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2017 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Harper Creek High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Kellogg Community College