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Bruce Wallace

Killeen,TX

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with a proven track record in Talent Acquisition and Team Collaboration. Successfully enhanced staff retention by 10% through effective onboarding and mentoring at Southwestern University. Skilled in fostering diverse, inclusive work environments using Ellucian/Colleague. Demonstrated strong operational leadership and employee relations expertise with a 20% reduction in turnover.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Generalist II

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinates and processes appropriate documents for all Personnel Action Request (PAR) forms; coordinates approval process; drafts and sends offer letters, and generates New Hire/Termination List.
  • Coordinates and enters data into the Ellucian/Colleague mainframe system: personnel, salary, leave plans, and payroll information used to process bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
  • Updates Position Management System for over 500 employees.
  • Serves as the Talent Acquisition Specialist by coordinating recruitment-related duties for staff and faculty positions, including, but not limited to, drafting job advertisements, posting ads, receiving, and logging applications/resumes onto the Applicant Tracking System database, as appropriate.
  • Manages the Interfolio online site for all staff positions.
  • Coordinates the annual Performance Evaluation process by distributing job descriptions and evaluations to supervisors
  • Monitors and records compliance of mandatory training via the Vector Training platform
  • Manages additional immigration matters processed by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
  • Managing ongoing digital initiatives for the department's online presence.

Senior Administrative Assistant for Human Resources

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated recruitment-related duties for staff and faculty positions, including, but not limited to drafting job advertisements; posting ads; receiving and logging applications/resumes onto Application Tracking System.
  • Assigned, tracked, and reported all new hire, annual online training for the University.
  • Created and secured all personnel files with utmost confidentiality
  • Delivered ongoing administrative assistance to senior HR staff
  • Handled reception duties for the HR office at Southwestern University.

Operations Sergeant (Brigade Operations NCOIC)

U.S. Army
Killeen, TX
09.2010 - 07.2016
  • Supervised a team of 20 personnel during daily operations, including adherence to policies and safety.
  • Compiled and maintained personnel-related records regarding hires, transfers, terminations, and performance appraisals.
  • Contributed to planning, development, and execution of organizational events.
  • Evaluated performance feedback to enhance team and individual capabilities.
  • Reduced turnover rate by 20% through effective onboarding.
  • Developed and oversaw financial plans for training 2,400 individuals for worldwide missions.
  • Led exit presentations to facilitate career transitions.
  • Utilized organizational skills to achieve success in high-pressure conditions.

Platoon Sergeant

U.S. Army
Killeen, TX
07.2009 - 09.2010
  • Supervised 15 personnel in daily operations, while ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.
  • Maintained comprehensive personnel records reflecting hires, transfers, and terminations.
  • Planned, organized, and coordinated the movement and training of personnel.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through targeted evaluations.
  • Executed comprehensive onboarding sessions boosting staff retention by 10%.

Education

B.B.A. - Human Resource Management

Texas A&M University – Central Texas
Killeen, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Position Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Ellucian/Colleague
  • Customer service
  • Interfolio ATS
  • Google Suite
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Report Generation
  • Employment law compliance
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Employee file management
  • Background Checks
  • Staffing and Recruiting Professional
  • Training and mentoring
  • Employee Relations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Team Collaboration
  • Policy and Procedures Implementation

Accomplishments

  • Inducted into SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

Affiliations

  • Member of SHRM

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist II

Southwestern University
01.2023 - Current

Senior Administrative Assistant for Human Resources

Southwestern University
10.2021 - 01.2023

Operations Sergeant (Brigade Operations NCOIC)

U.S. Army
09.2010 - 07.2016

Platoon Sergeant

U.S. Army
07.2009 - 09.2010

B.B.A. - Human Resource Management

Texas A&M University – Central Texas

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