Chris Long
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced HR Manager and U.S. Army Veteran with 20+ years of leadership in regulated, mission-critical environments including aerospace, defense, and financial services. Proven success in leading cross-functional HR teams, building inclusive and adaptive workplaces, and delivering people-centric HR strategies aligned with business goals. Skilled at deploying HR service delivery models, managing employee movement, and fostering a culture of care and engagement. Deep experience with Workday, HR analytics, and performance coaching. Recognized for transforming HR operations, enabling workforce readiness, and enhancing employee experience at all levels.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Vaco
06.2025 - Current
- Lead SAP-to-Oracle HRIS integration for Argo Group, aligning with HR service delivery goals and onboarding strategy.
- Oversee employee movement, HR workflows, and cross-functional alignment to ensure readiness and minimal disruption.
- Develop resource plans, track HR metrics, and manage cultural integration post-implementation.
- Foster inclusive change management practices and promote a culture of care across stakeholder groups.
Human Resources Project Manager
Wells Fargo
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Directed site-level HR strategy and workforce planning for 2,000+ employees in a regulated financial services environment.
- Partnered with COEs and compliance teams to deliver HRBP-aligned policy changes and employee engagement initiatives.
- Utilized Workday, Tableau, and HR dashboards to monitor KPIs, analyze workforce trends, and guide business decisions.
- Delivered real-time HR support, performance coaching, and employee relations resolutions aligned with enterprise strategy.
Director of Human Resources
Sodalis Senior Living
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Led HR service delivery for a multi-site healthcare organization, including benefits, policy compliance, and employee experience.
- Developed onboarding and training programs that improved time-to-productivity and reduced turnover.
- Advised department leaders on culture, conflict resolution, and succession planning using data-driven HR practices.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with EEOC, FMLA, HIPAA, and OFCCP.
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Directed HR operations and led a team of 5 HR professionals in support of a 250+ person organization.
- Oversaw employee movement, onboarding, and coaching programs that improved morale and retention.
- Used people analytics to support strategic workforce adjustments and talent planning.
- Led compliance audits, grievance investigations, and training initiatives across leadership teams.
Director of Human Resources
United States Army
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Served as Director Human Resources while forward deployed, overseeing 6 subordinate HR offices across 5 countries and providing operational HR support for a total force of 6,700 Soldiers; directed personnel operations, compliance, and reporting in a multinational, mission-critical environment.
- Managed $70M HR project portfolio supporting talent mobility, succession planning, and compliance across global operations.
- Delivered HR support for deployments, redeployments, and onboarding transitions; ensured consistency across multi-country teams.
- Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve service delivery, reduce workflow friction, and align SOPs across all regions.
- Partnered with senior command staff to implement retention strategies and real-time performance evaluations under operational stress.
Human Resources Generalist
United States Army
08.2001 - 06.2013
- Oversee employee movement, HR workflows, and cross-functional alignment to ensure readiness and minimal disruption.
- Develop resource plans, track HR metrics, and manage cultural integration post-implementation.
- Foster inclusive change management practices and promote a culture of care across stakeholder groups.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZBachelor of Arts - Real Estate And Development
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZMBA -
Cameron University
Lawton, OKSkills
- HR Business Partner (HRBP) Strategy
- People-Centric Team Leadership
- Culture Transformation & Employee Engagement
- Performance Management & Leadership Coaching
- Adaptive Planning & Inclusion
- HR Service Delivery Models
- Employee Movement & Resource Planning
Leadership & Culture
HR Service Delivery & Operations
- Onboarding & Change Management
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- HR Policy Development & Execution
- OFCCP, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, DOL Compliance
- Workday, ADP, Paycom, HRIS
- People Analytics & KPI Dashboards
- Labor Relations Support
- Internal Audits & Risk Mitigation
Compliance & Analytics
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) – Syracuse University
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Georgia Tech
- Project Management – Google
- DEI & Inclusive Workplaces – University of Michigan, USF, Pittsburgh
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Vaco
06.2025 - Current
Human Resources Project Manager
Wells Fargo
09.2022 - 09.2024
Director of Human Resources
Sodalis Senior Living
03.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army
08.2017 - 09.2021
Director of Human Resources
United States Army
06.2013 - 08.2017
Human Resources Generalist
United States Army
08.2001 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Real Estate And Development
University of Arizona Global Campus
MBA -
Cameron University