Christopher Hopwood

• Human Resources Leadership & Strategy, Proficient in full-cycle recruiting, with expertise in candidate screening, interview scheduling, job posting and sourcing, and managing new hire orientations., Strategically drives HR compliance and policy implementation, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of basic labor law compliance, HR documentation, record-keeping, and office administration.
• Client Relationship & Account Management, Utilizes candidate pipeline management, applicant screening, and candidate assessment for effective recruitment strategies., Expertise in social media recruiting, sourcing techniques, behavioral interviewing, offering negotiation, and candidate relationship management to build robust talent networks.
• Operational, Financial & Compliance Expertise, Manages payroll processing, benefits administration, and compensation and benefits strategies by integrating detailed performance evaluations and labor law compliance., Conducts workplace investigations and leads conflict mediation initiatives, enhancing employee wellness programs and ensuring strong HR policies and procedures are maintained.
• Process Optimization & Innovative Problem-Solving, Implements data entry best practices and leverages HR documentation to streamline employee development and performance management initiatives., Commits to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), fostering an environment that enhances employee engagement and progressive talent acquisition initiatives.

• Strategic HR Consulting, Brideshead HR Consulting, Co-Founder & Sr. HR Business Partner, Spearheaded strategic HR initiatives emphasizing candidate screening, full-cycle recruiting, and comprehensive onboarding and training programs to ensure robust HR compliance and effective policy implementation., Enhanced business development by applying basic labor law knowledge and strategic performance management evaluations, thereby standardizing HR policies and procedures.
• Client Account Excellence, Engage PEO, Human Resources Account Manager, Managed eighty-six client accounts by deploying candidate pipeline management, applicant screening, and rigorous job market analysis, resulting in a 24% increase in service penetration., Achieved a 94% retention rate by implementing advanced employee relations, conflict resolution, and benefits administration practices while supporting full cycle recruiting and office administration efforts.
• Operational Reinvention, Prestige Employee Administrators & Oasis/Paychex, Human Resources Business Partner, Streamlined HR documentation and record-keeping processes for 75-97 client accounts, significantly improving employee development and performance management strategies., Delivered a 56% reduction in client dissatisfaction incidents by aligning payroll processing with strategic HR compliance and initiative-taking employee engagement initiatives.
• Policy Innovation & Process Overhaul, Mexament Hospitality Corporation & Macy's Inc, Revamped HR policies and procedures with targeted initiatives in compensation and benefits, payroll processing, and performance evaluations, resulting in enhanced HR compliance., Championed employee wellness programs, leveraging diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices and expertise in conflict mediation, behavioral interviewing, and candidate relationship management.

Professional in Human Resources

Selected Achievements

• Strategic HR Consulting (Brideshead HR Consulting, Co-Founder & Sr. HR Business Partner)
• Spearheaded strategic HR initiatives emphasizing candidate screening, full-cycle recruiting, and comprehensive onboarding and training programs to ensure robust HR compliance and effective policy implementation.
• Enhanced business development by applying basic labor law knowledge and strategic performance management evaluations, thereby standardizing HR policies and procedures.
• Client Account Excellence (Engage PEO, Human Resources Account Manager)
• Managed eighty-six client accounts by deploying candidate pipeline management, applicant screening, and rigorous job market analysis, resulting in a 24% increase in service penetration.
• Achieved a 94%retention rate by implementing advanced employee relations, conflict resolution, and benefits administration practices while supporting full cycle recruiting and office administration efforts.
• Operational Reinvention (Prestige Employee Administrators & Oasis/Paychex)
• Streamlined HR documentation and record-keeping processes for 75–97 client accounts, significantly improving employee development and performance management strategies.
• Delivered a 56% reduction in client dissatisfaction incidents by aligning payroll processing with strategic HR compliance and initiative-taking employee engagement initiatives.
• Policy Innovation & Process Overhaul (Mexament Hospitality Corporation & Macy’s Inc)
• Revamped HR policies and procedures with targeted initiatives in compensation and benefits, payroll processing, and performance evaluations, resulting in enhanced HR compliance.
• Championed employee wellness programs, leveraging diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and expertise in conflict mediation, behavioral interviewing, and candidate relationship management.