Brandi Witherspoon
Columbia,SC
Summary
Strategic Human Resources professional with experience partnering with business leaders to drive talent, employee relations, workforce planning, and HR operations initiatives within the financial services industry. Experienced in full-cycle recruitment, HR systems administration, employee support, compliance, onboarding, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to build strong partnerships, improve HR processes, and deliver people-focused solutions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
Columbia, SC
05.2022 - Current
- Partner with business leaders and association banks to align talent strategies with organizational goals.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate and professional roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
- Advise hiring managers on workforce planning, recruiting strategies, and candidate selection.
- Manage employee relations inquiries and HR support requests through Assyst, ensuring timely resolution.
- Support Oracle HCM administration, troubleshooting, system testing, upgrades, and process improvements in collaboration with HR and IT teams.
- Coordinate candidate screenings and interviews across multiple departments.
- Analyze recruiting metrics and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and association partners across the AgFirst network.
Human Resources Coordinator
US Foods
Lexington, SC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported HR leadership in employee relations, onboarding, recruiting, and workforce administration.
- Assisted with investigations and employee concerns while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Processed personnel actions and maintained employee records with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding and orientation activities.
- Assisted with benefits administration and leave-related processes.
- Prepared HR reports and maintained documentation to support compliance and workforce planning.
Dean’s Executive Assistant
University of South Carolina Sumter
Sumter, SC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided executive-level administrative support to the Dean, including calendar management and meeting coordination.
- Organized departmental communications and supported cross-functional initiatives.
- Maintained confidential records and assisted with special projects.
Education
MBA -
Francis Marion University
05-2027
Bachelor of Arts -
University of South Carolina
Columbia12-2019
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- HRIS & Oracle HCM
- Onboarding & Orientation
- Performance Management Support
- HR Compliance
- Interviewing & Selection
- Stakeholder Management
- Employee Engagement
- HR Analytics & Reporting
- Policy Interpretation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
05.2022 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
US Foods
01.2022 - 05.2022
Dean’s Executive Assistant
University of South Carolina Sumter
09.2021 - 12.2021
MBA -
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of South Carolina