Christopher Schmidt
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources leader with a proven track record at Bexar County, enhancing operational efficiency by 25% through process improvements and Lean Six Sigma. Excelled in team leadership development and stakeholder collaboration, significantly boosting employee engagement and performance management. Expert in organizational change, adept at driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Bexar County
San Antonio, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Identify opportunities to streamline operations through automation and improved system integration.
- Lead cross-functional teams in the implementation of process changes, ensuring successful adoption across departments.
- Evaluate data for accuracy from various repositories including legacy systems (SAP, Infor/Lawson, Excel) for system conversion.
- Partnered with stakeholders to devise solutions aligning customer needs with organizational objectives.
- Collaborated with executive teams to implement strategies focused on streamlining processes and boosting efficiency.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives to achieve a 25% reduction in operational costs.
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies for analyzing organizational processes and identifying areas for improvement.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
City of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Supervised and coordinated staff activities concerning employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Performed employee investigations adhering to organizational policies, labor laws, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Resolved workplace issues in accordance with company policy and legal guidelines.
- Ensured adherence to labor regulations such as FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
- Designed and delivered training programs for managers, supervisors, and employees on conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, and harassment prevention.
- Delivered expert advice on compliance with organizational rules to management teams.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented process improvement plans and organizational restructures, with project management and Lean initiatives.
- Mentored multiple first-line managers to enhance decision-making skills and align management objectives with business strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams to assess business readiness, identify resistance points, and implement customized training and communication plans to foster employee engagement.
- Implemented a process improvement strategy for creating, maintaining, and administering personnel records for over 250,000 service members, veterans, and family members.
- Streamlined hiring cycle by executing interview and recruitment strategies, reducing time to hire by 15%.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Developed, managed, and evaluated the performance of six HR specialists, which decreased processing times and increased customer satisfaction scores by 76%.
- Managed team of 30 administrative assistants and facilitated support to more than 3,000 staff members.
- Implemented systematic approach to predict and address potential manpower shortages via attrition analysis.
- Formulated strategy to support employees in career lifecycle encompassing change management during organizational shifts, career progression, and transitions.
Human Resources Business Partner
United States Marine Corps
San Antonio, TX
01.1998 - 06.2011
- Generated a specific candidate pool for career opportunities through the strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Delivered comprehensive onboarding sessions for over 300 hires in a 4-year timeframe.
- Delivered comprehensive consulting services to executive teams on workforce retention strategies, career development pathways, and benefits administration.
Education
MBA - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Columbia Southern University
01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
American Military University
01.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership Development
- Organizational Change Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Performance management
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Operational Process Improvement
Certification
- Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Interpersonal Managerial Skills/PSS
- SHRM-SCP
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Bexar County
03.2024 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
City of San Antonio
03.2022 - 03.2024
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 01.2022
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 06.2017
Human Resources Business Partner
United States Marine Corps
01.1998 - 06.2011
MBA - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
American Military University
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