Strategic Human Resources Business Partner
Erin J. McCormick
Unrig USA Nonprofit
Austin,TX
2
Certifications
5
Years of experience
Summary
I've helped thousands of service members and government employees achieve their career goals without the stress of having to navigate complex paperwork. I'm on a mission to continue serving my community, drive organizational efficiency, and provide cost savings while significantly improving employee engagement and morale.
Work History
Board of Trustees Member
9 Months- Co-founded and launched a national nonprofit from the ground up in less than 3 months.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance organizational transparency and accountability on monthly basis.
- Guided fundraising efforts, increasing donor engagement and support for mission-driven projects.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the organization, promoting professional development and succession planning.
- Facilitated board meetings, fostering open communication among members to drive collective decision-making.
Human Resources Business Partner
1 Year 3 Months- Served as principal HR advisor to senior leaders for a 5,000-person workforce, coaching management on organizational health, workforce planning, HR policies, and sensitive personnel matters to support effective decision-making while appropriately handling confidential information
- Directed comprehensive personnel services and lifecycle management for an enterprise of over 5,000 members.
- Directed comprehensive personnel services and lifecycle management for an enterprise of 5,000 members.
- Streamlined workforce administration and talent management programs, supporting senior leaders and improving operational efficiency.
- Managed complex domestic and international itineraries, resolved time conflicts with diplomacy, prepared agendas, and took clear notes during key sessions
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace culture.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, advising, and onboarding new employees.
- Delegated workload distribution and developed leadership skills in subordinates, enhancing office efficiency.
Human Resources Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Served as company's sole HR manager for the organization’s largest enterprise, administering 40+ HR programs and leading human capital initiatives across workforce planning, compliance, employee support, and program implementation.
- Leveraged team strengths to distribute high-tempo workloads, enabling focus on critical tasks and enhancing overall team productivity.
- Advised executive leadership on administrative and strategic workforce actions, aligning personnel strategies with organizational goals.
- Executed HR operations for a large diverse workforce, ensuring seamless talent acquisition, evaluation, and payroll processing, resulting in 100% on-time pay for members.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, EEO regulations, and union agreements, fostering a fair and productive workplace environment.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, enhancing new employee integration and retention rates.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent for various positions.
Operations Manager
8 Months- Directed high-volume dining and service operations for 5,000+ personnel, building a service-focused team culture while ensuring 100% compliance with public health, food safety, and quality standards.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Optimized daily supply chain workflows and resource allocation, successfully feeding thousands of military and civilian personnel while minimizing waste and maximizing service efficiency.
- Conducted financial audits across $2.5 million in vendor and service contracts, identifying operational deficiencies and ensuring fiscal accountability.
- Fostered culture of high performance through staff mentoring, identifying top-tier talent for promotions and professional training.
- Trained and mentored junior personnel on best practices in operations management and on strict public safety procedures across high-volume operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Human Resources
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
- Extracurricular Activities: Air Force ROTC
Associate of Arts - General Studies
- Dean's List [Fall 2018 & Spring 2019]
- Air Force ROTC Scholarship Recipient
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
- Extracurricular Activities: Air Force ROTC
- 3.9 GPA
Skills
Data analytics [Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge. i.e. VLOOKUP
INDEX/MATCH
SUMIFS]
HRIS/Payroll/ATS systems [BambooHR
Workday
Greenhouse
Workable
Gusto & Rippling
SAP SuccessFactors
Salesforce
Oracle HCM
USA Staffing/Jobs]
Federal labor laws [FMLA
FSLA
EEO
SAPR/SHARP
DoD Civilian Union Regulations]
Leadership coaching
Employee Onboarding/Offboarding
Compensation and benefits
Senior leadership policy implementation and advisement
Strategic organizational design
Employee retention/relations
Change management
Certification
- Emotional and Social Intelligence [UC Davis, Oct. 2025]
- Growth Mindset [UC Davis, Oct. 2025]
Awards
- Employee of the Year [January 2024]
- Employee of the Fourth Quarter [December 2023]
Military service
38F - Force Support Officer
- Rank of Captain, United States Air Force
Commendations
- Meritorious Unit Award, Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism, Air and Space Training Ribbon
Timeline
Walden University
Master of Arts from Industrial and Organizational Psychology
08.2026 - Current
Board of Trustees Member
Unrig USA Nonprofit
11.2025 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
United States Air Force
08.2024 - 11.2025
Personnel And Administrative Officers Course
from Human Resources
12.2022 - 02.2023
Human Resources Manager
United States Air Force
01.2022 - 08.2024
Operations Manager
U.S. Air Force
05.2021 - 01.2022
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts from General Studies