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ERIC GOODWIN
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ERIC GOODWIN

Nanuet

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Senior Human Resources Information Systems TechnicianSenior Human Resources StrategistHuman Resources SpecialistHuman Resource Specialist / Supervisory Operations Training SpecialistHuman Capital & ERP Transformation Specialist

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: Nanuet, USACharlotte, NC
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

120000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany Culture

Summary

Drive workforce transformation and HR operations modernization for large organizations. Achievements include leading SAP S/4HANA implementations that strengthened compliance and improved retention by 10%. Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to deliver integrated HR solutions that enhanced data governance and operational efficacy.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Information Systems Technician

US Army Reserve Command
Fort Bragg
11.2022 - Current
  • Led SAP S/4HANA-based HRIS modernization for a 200,000 member workforce, ensuring secure data governance, system integrity, and compliance with DoD and federal operational requirements.
  • Configured and optimized SAP S/4HANA modules (HCM, SuccessFactors integration, and Finance interfaces) to streamline personnel accountability, payroll accuracy, and workforce analytics across all commands.
  • Partnered with Risk, Strategy, Audit, Finance, and Payroll to deliver integrated, enterprise-wide HR solutions that strengthened compliance, governance, and operational performance.
  • Provided executive-level advisory support on compensation policy, data governance, and workforce analytics, leveraging SAP S/4HANA reporting tools to translate insights into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.
  • Designed and implemented Army Reserve-wide policy (AR 600-8-6) to standardize personnel data accuracy and reporting through SAP S/4HANA workflow automation, improving data integrity.
  • Developed and delivered HRIS and personnel systems training for 4,000+ HR professionals, aligning with SAP S/4HANA best practices and enhancing risk mitigation protocols.
  • Identified and escalated HR-related risks, implementing controls that ensured adherence to federal regulations and strengthened enterprise risk management.
  • Reconciled military pay entitlements and payroll transactions between IPPS-A and SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accurate financial posting, cost allocation, and audit traceability.

Senior Human Resources Strategist

US Army Reserves
Various Locations
02.1988 - Current
  • Directed global HR operations supporting mobilization, deployment, and personnel readiness for 15,000+ service members across multiple theaters.
  • Advised senior military leadership on G1 policy, force readiness, organizational structure, and personnel systems integration, enhancing decision-making processes.
  • Designed workforce retention strategies and benefits frameworks for 10% improvement in retention rates, establishing data governance standards across enterprise HRIS platforms.
  • Directed mobilization/demobilization operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation while coordinating seamlessly with joint and interagency partners.
  • Commanded a 51-soldier detachment during deployment, ensuring accountability for $3M+ in assets while maintaining operational continuity in high-risk conditions.
  • Recognized consistently for exceptional leadership, operational foresight, and talent development.

Human Resources Specialist

412th Engineer Brigade (Department of the Army)
New Windsor
03.2019 - 05.2022
  • Implemented talent acquisition strategies that increased recruitment effectiveness by 30%, improving pipeline quality and speed.
  • Managed HR operations for 3,500 personnel across multiple states, aligning workforce strategy with mission requirements.
  • Oversaw mobilization operations for units supporting global missions, ensuring compliance with readiness and deployment standards while optimizing processes.
  • Spearheaded Brigade Drug Demand Reduction Program, analyzing workforce risk data to identify trends and deliver actionable insights that reduced incidents by 45%.

Human Resource Specialist / Supervisory Operations Training Specialist

77th Readiness Division (Department of the Army)
Fort Totten
12.2008 - 03.2019
  • Directed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for one of the largest VA hospitals in the region, managing requisition development, job analysis, posting, candidate sourcing, qualification review, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
  • Met or exceeded federal hiring guidelines and time-to-fill targets, enhancing candidate quality and retention.
  • Optimized workforce classification and position management by developing standardized job descriptions and career ladders, ensuring compliance with OPM and VA classification standards.
  • Implemented applicant tracking and workflow improvements that streamlined coordination among hiring managers, HR specialists, and credentialing offices, improving audit readiness.

Human Capital & ERP Transformation Specialist

77th Regional Readiness Command / 301st Regional Support Group
Queens
07.2003 - 12.2008
  • Led enterprise-scale workforce modernization initiatives across multiple Army commands, translating complex personnel systems into integrated talent-management frameworks comparable to ERP transformation programs.
  • Managed Managed Program Objective Forces initiatives, applying data-driven evaluation and resource-alignment methodologies to enhance manpower utilization and operational readiness, similar to ERP resource-planning and performance-management cycles.
  • Developed and standardized personnel policies and career-development frameworks for 400+ officers and enlisted personnel, aligning workforce planning with mission objectives and regulatory compliance.
  • Partnered with legal and compliance stakeholders (JAG) to design and execute separation and off-boarding workflows, ensuring data integrity and compliance with federal employment standards while enhancing governance and audit-readiness.
  • Directed training and readiness operations for brigade-level organizations, integrating personnel, training, and mobilization data into unified dashboards that facilitated leadership decision-making and improved strategic forecasting.
  • Represented command leadership in policy development and annual operational planning, bridging human capital strategy with organizational transformation objectives and cross-functional coordination.
  • Facilitated communication between units and Family Readiness programs, ensured accuracy of personnel and support databases using DEERS/RAPIDS operations.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration -

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
12-2028

Master of Business Administration -

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
06-2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Morris College
Sumter, SC
05-1996

Skills

  • SAP HCM
  • SuccessFactors
  • HRIS Modernization
  • HR Software Solutions
  • Talent Acquisition
  • HRIS upgrade
  • Benefits Administration
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Development
  • Change Management
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • HR Strategy Development
  • Compensation strategy
  • Workforce strategy
  • Dashboarding
  • Metrics Development
  • Trend Analysis
  • Leadership training
  • Performance evaluation
  • Policy creation
  • HR Compliance Standards
  • HR Best Practices
  • Process Optimization
  • Audit preparation
  • ERP deployment
  • System unification
  • Process improvement
  • Workflow efficiency

Websites

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Information Systems Technician

US Army Reserve Command
11.2022 - Current

Human Resources Specialist

412th Engineer Brigade (Department of the Army)
03.2019 - 05.2022

Human Resource Specialist / Supervisory Operations Training Specialist

77th Readiness Division (Department of the Army)
12.2008 - 03.2019

Human Capital & ERP Transformation Specialist

77th Regional Readiness Command / 301st Regional Support Group
07.2003 - 12.2008

Senior Human Resources Strategist

US Army Reserves
02.1988 - Current

Doctor of Business Administration -

Thomas Edison State University

Master of Business Administration -

Fayetteville State University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Morris College

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