Cassandra "Cassie" Russell

Human Resources Director with extensive leadership experience in aligning HR strategies with business goals. Expertise in driving workforce performance, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. Committed to fostering inclusive workplace cultures and effectively managing complex employee relations matters.

• Strategic Human Capital Leadership
• Organizational Development & Change Management
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Employee Relations & Risk Management
• Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
• HR Analytics & Data-Driven Strategy
• Compensation & Benefits Strategy
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
• Compliance, Governance & Employment Law
• Culture Transformation & Employee Engagement

• HR Director, Hyosung Innovue, Irving, TX, 05/01/25, Present, Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, aligning HR initiatives with corporate goals and long-term growth strategy., Lead enterprise-wide HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, organizational development, and workforce planning., Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all HR matters, including EEOC compliance, labor law adherence, and FLSA regulations., Lead all HR functions, ensuring organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws., Direct and oversee workplace investigations, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, ensuring alignment with EEOC guidelines., Develop, implement, and audit HR policies to ensure compliance with FLSA classification, wage and hour laws, and labor regulations., Partner with legal counsel and leadership to proactively mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance., Drive organizational strategy through workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee engagement initiatives., Implement HR analytics to monitor compliance trends, turnover, and workforce performance., Lead DEI initiatives that align with equal employment opportunity standards and best practices., Coach and develop leadership teams on compliance, employee relations, and performance management best practices., Oversee complex employee relations matters, ensuring risk mitigation and consistent policy application., Champion DEI strategies that strengthen organizational culture and improve representation across all levels.
• Employee Relations & Recruiting Manager, Hyosung Innovue, Irving, TX, 12/01/21, 05/01/25, Directed employee relations and recruitment strategy for a growing organization, improving retention and workforce stability., Partnered with senior leadership to identify talent gaps and implement proactive hiring strategies., Managed and resolved complex workplace investigations, ensuring compliance and minimizing organizational risk., Built and executed innovative recruitment campaigns to attract high-quality candidates in competitive markets., Delivered training and coaching to managers, strengthening leadership effectiveness across departments., Managed employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with EEOC standards and labor laws., Conducted thorough workplace investigations and recommended appropriate corrective actions., Ensured proper employee classification and compliance with FLSA wage and hour requirements., Developed and implemented policies and procedures to reduce legal risk and improve workplace fairness., Partnered with leadership to address employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary actions., Led recruitment strategies aligned with equal employment opportunity and diversity hiring practices., Delivered compliance training on harassment prevention, workplace conduct, and employment law.
• Regional Recruiter, GardaWorld, Dallas, TX, 05/01/17, 12/01/21, Managed full-cycle recruitment across multiple regions, supporting high-volume and executive hiring needs., Directed full-cycle recruitment strategy ensuring strict adherence to EEOC guidelines, employment law, and non-discriminatory hiring practices, minimizing organizational risk., Served as a strategic advisor to hiring managers on compliant interviewing practices, selection processes, and hiring decisions., Drove end-to-end talent acquisition operations, aligning sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes with business objectives and regulatory requirements., Achieved #1 company ranking (2019) for performance, profitability, and lowest NBOT, demonstrating exceptional operational and talent management impact., Led high-volume and executive-level candidate screening and selection, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and business needs., Leveraged HRIS systems and workforce analytics to track recruitment metrics, generate reports, and inform strategic hiring decisions., Partnered cross-functionally with Branch Managers and Business Development leaders to design tailored staffing solutions for new client contracts and business expansions., Participated in client-facing meetings, contributing to business development efforts by aligning talent strategy with client requirements.
• Human Resources Manager, United American Security, Dallas, TX, 06/01/14, 05/01/17, Directed HR operations, including compliance, employee relations, and talent management., Advised executive leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, and risk mitigation., Implemented HR policies and programs that improved operational efficiency and employee satisfaction., Led investigations and compliance initiatives, reducing organizational risk exposure.