Open To Work
Charles Hollis
Houston,Texas
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic HR Executive skilled in transforming organizational cultures and leading strategic workforce planning across multiple divisions. Focused on delivering impactful talent development programs and fostering positive labor relations to drive team performance and engagement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
HR & Labor Relations Executive
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
01.2008 - 11.2026
- Oversaw labor relations for global chemical and North America commercial tire divisions.
- Executed end-to-end strategy delivery to align processes with business objectives.
- Established and implemented long-term HR vision aligned with organizational goals.
- Developed and executed HR leadership plans to enhance team effectiveness.
- Provided daily counsel and support for executives and managers on employee relations issues.
- Integrated talent development strategies to improve skills and retention rates.
- Led organizational design and strategic workforce planning initiatives across multiple sites.
HR Director
Lear Corporation
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Executed strategic workforce planning across multi-site divisions to optimize talent utilization.
- Led talent acquisition initiatives that developed and coached current employees, strengthening internal capabilities.
- Contributed to organizational design and change management efforts, improving operational effectiveness through strategic alignment.
- Conducted comprehensive talent assessments to identify strengths and growth opportunities, guiding development plans.
- Developed labor strategies for union and non-union facilities, fostering positive labor relations.
- Provided daily support and counsel to managers and employees, resolving conflicts effectively.
- Ensured compliance with employment and labor laws across multiple states to mitigate legal risks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TXMaster of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TXSkills
- Labor Relations
- Human Resources Expertise
- Talent acquisition
- Change Management
- Workforce planning
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Contract negotiation
- Collective bargaining
- Policy development
- Compliance management
- Policy writing
- Organizational Design
- Talent development
- Employee training
- Grievance management
- Arbitration support
- Conflict resolution
- Influencing and persuasion
- Strategic negotiation
- Cross-functional leadership
- Leadership practices
- Business Acumen
- Written communication
- Workplace mediation
- Leadership practices
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Outdoor Activities
- Community Involvement
- Sports
Personal Information
Title: HR Executive
Timeline
HR & Labor Relations Executive
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
01.2008 - 11.2026
HR Director
Lear Corporation
01.1998 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Texas Permian Basin
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Texas Permian Basin