Clayton Wainwright
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with a proven track record at Aramark, excelling in talent acquisition and employee engagement. Spearheaded initiatives that reduced time-to-hire by 25% and enhanced workplace culture, showcasing strong leadership and strategic planning skills. Committed to fostering high-performing teams through targeted training and development programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Aramark
Washington, DC
10.2021 - Current
- Directed onboarding programs for 700+ employees annually, establishing a scalable, role-specific orientation framework to accelerate time-to-productivity.
- Led end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, reducing time-to-hire by 25% and improving candidate quality through structured interviewing and workforce planning.
- Designed and facilitated company-wide training initiatives, including leadership development, compliance, and DEI workshops, improving knowledge retention and team performance.
- Partnered with department heads to identify skill gaps and implement targeted learning programs, enhancing team capabilities and supporting succession planning.
- Spearheaded employee engagement strategies that improved workplace culture and reduced grievances by 40% through open-door forums and recognition initiatives.
- Provided expert counsel on complex employee relations cases, handling investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations in accordance with policy and employment law.
- Oversaw payroll operations for a large, diverse workforce with 100% accuracy, ensuring timely compensation and regulatory compliance.
Human Resources Manager
Dabos Inc
Rockville
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Scaled HR operations during organizational growth from 20 to 60 employees, building HR infrastructure to support recruitment, retention, and compliance with evolving business needs. Introduced a cross-training initiative that improved internal mobility and enhanced workforce flexibility, reducing reliance on external hires for key roles.
- Created and maintained a comprehensive employee handbook to clarify HR policies, procedures, and legal standards, fostering transparency and compliance.
- Implemented an HRIS platform, streamlining employee record-keeping, onboarding workflows, and performance tracking, while improving data accuracy and reporting.
- Facilitated regular training for managers on performance coaching, conflict resolution, and compliance, resulting in improved people leadership capabilities.
- Planned and led company-wide engagement initiatives and team-building events, fostering a more collaborative, inclusive, and connected work culture.
- Collaborated with department leads to conduct skills gap analyses and build tailored development plans aligned with strategic objectives and succession planning.
HR Generalist
Washington Regional Transplant Community
Falls Church
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed HR information systems (HRIS) to ensure efficient data management and accurate reporting.
- Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs to accelerate new hire integration and productivity.
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Managed employee separation processes, including exit interviews and termination paperwork, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Coordinated benefit administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations.
- Assessed training needs based on performance evaluations or feedback from managers.
HR Generalist
Mercedes
Vance
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offer negotiation—cutting average time-to-fill by 20%.
- Supported the execution of a new performance management framework, including training managers on goal-setting, feedback delivery, and performance documentation aligned with organizational objectives.
- Coordinated employee development programs in collaboration with supervisors to promote internal mobility and upskill high-potential employees.
- Handled complex employee relations matters, providing support on workplace concerns and ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, and company policies.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and attended campus recruiting activities such as
career fairs, campus interviews, information sessions - Identifies and assess training needs within a company; plans, organizes,
and implements a range of training activities; trains new hires as well as
veteran employees; evaluates training effectiveness
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL04-2013
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Payroll administration
- Performance management
- Leadership and strategy
- Training and Development
- Employee Engagement and Relations
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Aramark
10.2021 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Dabos Inc
03.2018 - 10.2021
HR Generalist
Washington Regional Transplant Community
01.2016 - 03.2018
HR Generalist
Mercedes
05.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business
The University of Alabama
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