Brian Shaw
Human Resources Professional
Montgomery Village,MD
Summary
Driven and decisive professional offering over a decade of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of People & Culture
Greenpeace USA
Washington, DC
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented Greenpeace’s labor relations strategy in accordance with NLRA and labor laws
- Led collective bargaining with the Greenpeace Workers Union; managed the collective bargaining agreement and resolved labor disputes and complaints
- Formulated and proposed employee and labor relations policies.
- Ensured alignment of talent management initiatives with organizational goals.
- Operationalized justice and equity throughout HR functions, embedding equity into the talent management life cycle
- Supported the development and implementation of enterprise compensation and benefits strategy
- Influenced organizational decision-making using relevant metrics and data
- Expanded the HR department to address capacity gaps, ensuring resources and expertise for an equitable and inclusive culture
- Developed equitable HR policies throughout the talent management lifecycle, fostering a respectful work environment
- Managed compliance with HR matters related to employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and regulations
- Identified key performance indicators for talent management functions, assessing organizational success and competitiveness
- Managed People & Culture departmental budgets and oversaw payroll services
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to build sustainable people processes
- Ensured compliance with employment laws including EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ERISA, OSHA, PPACA, workers’ compensation
- Provided leadership to the HR team, fostering continuous learning and development
- Established strong connections with organizational leaders, becoming a reliable and trusted advisor.
Deputy Director of People & Culture
Greenpeace USA
Washington, DC
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Trained, coached, and mentored team to high-performance levels.
- Maintained compliance with federal, multi-state, and local laws; collaborated with payroll provider (ADP) to ensure regulatory adherence
- Managed all benefits programs, including cost containment and administration; acted as plan administrator for the 401K program
- Directed payroll team to ensure compliant and precise payroll processing.
- Managed HRIS records and compiled reports to inform decisions and lead conversations
- Managed information requests, job analysis, classification studies, and audits; collaborated with leadership to drive automation and process improvement
- Actively participated in strategic planning and leadership meetings; supported and led initiatives to embed justice and equity into organizational culture
Human Resources & Payroll Manager
VariQ Corporation
Rockville, MD
12.2014 - 11.2019
- Revitalized employee handbook, policies, and procedures.
- Enhanced goal tracking by introducing a digital Performance Management platform.
- Mentored supervisors and management in progressive discipline, conflict resolution, employee relations, and staff development.
- Oversaw and coordinated payroll functions for a multi-state workforce exceeding 250 employees.
- Partnered with CFO to ensure accuracy in financial audits and tax reporting while maintaining compliance.
- Designed and executed a wellness program encouraging employees to embrace healthier habits.
- Drove implementation of value-add employee acknowledgement systems.
Senior Human Resources Manager
American Public University System
Manassas, VA
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Directed benefits administration for 3000 employees across two locations and all 50 states remotely.
- Supervised 3 benefits administrators and a HR administrative assistant
- Offered HR best practice expertise to staff and guided management on employee relations issues.
- Acted as benefits expert and liaison for employees on matters like medical, dental, Rx, life, FMLA, STD, Worker’s Compensation, COBRA, FSA and retirement.
- Directed annual open enrollment activities, overseeing employee self-service benefits platform and educational communications.
- Guided managers through complexities of employment regulations and benefits administration.
- Developed SOPs during internal audit for all benefit initiatives, ensuring streamlined processes and reduced expenses.
- Collaborated with leadership team to enhance benefits for a multi-company plan post-acquisition.
Human Resources Manager
Origin Healthcare Solutions
Rockville, MD
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Facilitated the execution of various benefits plans for diverse Physician Practices in multiple regions including MD, DC, and VA.
- Oversaw vendors to ensure compliance with all regulations and laws
- Provided high level of HR generalist support to Physicians in multiple practices ranging from: Roentgenology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Oncology, and Hospitalist Groups
- Ensured payroll accuracy and timely setup, control, output of employee benefits retirement plans.
- Partnered with brokers to strategically secure better benefit plans and reduced premiums for several clients.
- Liaised with clients on benefit plans ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Led annual open enrollment processes to collaborate with brokers and carriers on plan design updates.
- Facilitated new hire orientation for physicians and administrative roles, enhancing the onboarding process.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition initiatives as the sole recruiter.
- Managed compliance with ERISA laws through thorough oversight of non-discrimination testing and 5500's filing on multiple plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Human Resource Management
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource Management (with honors)
Strayer University
Owings Mills, MDSkills
- Employment Law
- Union Negotiations
- Payroll Administration
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
- Staff Recruitment & Retention
- Organizational Development
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Staff Coaching & Mentoring
- Union and Labor Relations
- Performance Management
- HR Policy, Process & Systems Design
- HRIS Technologies/Implementation
- Employee Performance Improvement
- Benefits Administration
- Budget management
- Non-profit management
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Visionary leadership
Certifications/Affiliations/Computer Skills
HRIS applications (ABRA, ADP, ADP Workforce Now (HRB), ADP PayForce, JDE Enterprise One, Maxwell), Paycom & Paylocity, Unanet, Microsoft Dynamic Nav, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) – Associate Membership (men), Alpha Chi National College Honor Society – Gamma Chapter 283, Business Objects InfoView: Ad Hoc Reports, CJIS Fingerprinting, Center For Development of Security Excellence – Insider Threat Awareness
Timeline
Director of People & Culture
Greenpeace USA
09.2023 - Current
Deputy Director of People & Culture
Greenpeace USA
11.2019 - 09.2023
Human Resources & Payroll Manager
VariQ Corporation
12.2014 - 11.2019
Senior Human Resources Manager
American Public University System
12.2012 - 05.2014
Human Resources Manager
Origin Healthcare Solutions
12.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Human Resource Management
Morgan State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource Management (with honors)
Strayer University
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