Andre McCoo
Mobile
Summary
Dynamic HR Business Partner adept at spearheading employee engagement and development initiatives. Proven success in managing complex employee relations and compliance across diverse operations. Committed to enhancing organizational culture and driving strategic HR initiatives that align with overall business objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
AAA USA, INC.
08.2022 - Current
- Partner with leaders to develop workforce strategies supporting organizational growth and operational excellence.
- Served as HR Business Partner for over 300 employees, providing strategic support and guidance.
- Advised managers on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, coaching, and leadership effectiveness to enhance team dynamics and employee satisfaction.
- Acted as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, guiding strategic HR initiatives.
- Lead workplace investigations involving policy violations, harassment, attendance concerns, employee misconduct, and conflict resolution.
- Managed complex employee relations and workplace investigations
- Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation, COBRA, benefits administration, and retirement programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws.
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices that improve consistency and reduce organizational risk.
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, organizational restructuring, and talent development initiatives.
- Partnered with executive leadership during the successful launch of a $10 million training facility supporting company growth.
- Analyzed HR metrics and workforce trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, enabling data-driven decisions that align with organizational goals.
- Provided multi-state HR support across 15+ states, ensuring compliance with various employment laws.
HR Generalist
ST ENGENERRING.
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Led full-cycle recruitment for skilled technical, production, maintenance, and leadership positions, successfully hiring more than 200 professionals.
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies that facilitated workforce expansion and reduced attrition.
- Partnered with operational leaders to support HR initiatives for a workforce of more than 200 employees.
- Advised managers on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, coaching, and corrective actions.
- Managed payroll administration, onboarding, employee lifecycle activities, and ensured HR compliance across all initiatives.
- Managed onboarding, compliance documentation, and FAA licensing for more than 60 aircraft mechanics.
- Facilitated onboarding and workforce development for more than 100 interns, supporting successful transition into the workforce.
- Supported staffing efforts for a newly established aircraft maintenance facility, ensuring critical positions were filled on schedule.
- Established key workforce partnerships across Gulf Coast region
- Established partnerships with technical colleges, workforce agencies, military organizations, and universities to enhance talent pipelines.
- Expanded workforce development initiatives, increasing annual training capacity from 60 to 120 participants.
- Enhanced workforce development initiatives, doubling training capacity
- Leveraged HRIS reporting and recruiting analytics to improve hiring efficiency, workforce planning, and talent acquisition outcomes.
- Received promotion to HR Generalist from Recruiter role
Recruiting Coordinator
Airbus Americas
Mobile
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated recruitment efforts for diverse engineering roles at Airbus Americas.
- Managed candidate scheduling and communication throughout hiring processes.
- Organized recruitment events and career fairs to attract top talent.
- Facilitated candidate interviews and collected feedback from interviewers promptly.
- Provided administrative support during the recruitment process including scheduling interviews, preparing offer letters, conducting background checks.
- Maintained applicant tracking system and ensured data accuracy and compliance.
Military Police Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB
01.2007 - 07.2015
- Enforced military laws to maintain order and discipline on base.
- Conducted security patrols to ensure safety of personnel and property.
- Managed investigations of incidents and reported findings accurately.
- Trained new personnel on security protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Operated communication systems for effective coordination during incidents.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents and daily activities.
Education
B.S - HR Management
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
Mobile, AL05-2019
Skills
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Multi-State HR
- Workforce Planning
- Compliance management
- Employee Relations
- Conflict resolution
- HRIS management
- HRIS management
Personal Information
- Total Experience: Strategic Human Resources Business Partner with more than seven years of progressive experience partnering with operational leaders in manufacturing and aerospace environments. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business objectives while driving employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, compliance, and leadership development. Trusted advisor to leaders at all levels with expertise in employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, organizational change, benefits administration, talent acquisition, and employment law. Recognized for building strong partnerships, improving operational efficiency, and creating positive workplace cultures across multi-state organizations.
- Title: HR PROFESSIONAL
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
AAA USA, INC.
08.2022 - Current
HR Generalist
ST ENGENERRING.
03.2020 - 08.2022
Recruiting Coordinator
Airbus Americas
05.2019 - 03.2020
Military Police Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2007 - 07.2015
B.S - HR Management
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA