Sr. Human Resources Professional
GEORGE SYLVESTER
FURTHER WORLDWIDE, LLC.
ATLANTA,GA
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location:
ATLANTA, GA
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$125000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programs
1
Language
1
Certification
9
Years of experience
Results-oriented Senior People Business Partner with 15 years of experience in Human Resources and People Operations in the tech and corporate sectors. Drives organizational effectiveness through employee relations, talent management, and HR analytics. Aligns business objectives with talent strategies to scale teams, deliver executive coaching, and address complex performance challenges in high-growth settings.
Work History
Sr. People Experience Principal
10 Months- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and DEI strategy management, enhancing cultural alignment and retention across multiple sites.
- Increased employee engagement by over 30% using anonymous surveys, peer to peer recognition, and establishing growth and promotion opportunities.
- Aligned people strategies and compensation planning with evolving business priorities to improve organizational effectiveness for 250+ employees.
- Aligned people strategies and compensation planning with evolving business priorities, improving organizational effectiveness for over 250 employees.
- Built enterprise HR dashboards and HR Analytics metrics to provide data-driven insights on talent trends and organizational health.
- Guided organizational design and change management readiness during restructuring initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive organizational growth.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
11 Months- Oversaw complex employee relations issues and conflict resolution across multi-state operations, ensuring consistent application of policies.
- Led high-risk investigations in partnership with Legal and Compliance to drive defensible outcomes and organizational alignment.
- Strengthened leadership effectiveness through executive coaching and structured development frameworks to improve manager capability.
- Created IDPs (Individual Developmental Plans) to address leadership gaps and develop stronger performing teams.
- Analyzed HR metrics to identify trends and inform workforce planning and talent management strategies.
- Managed leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal processes.
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with business goals to enhance organizational performance.
- Led talent acquisition initiatives, improving candidate sourcing and selection processes across multiple departments.
Senior Employee Relations Partner, The Americas
1 Year 10 Months- Led high-risk investigations and crisis management initiatives, presenting strategic recommendations to Global Employee Relations leadership.
- Identified performance gaps and advised leaders on performance improvement plans to enhance employee effectiveness.
- Identified performance gaps and advised leaders on appropriate performance improvement plans.
- Developed and delivered communications to executive leadership on organizational design, talent development, and workforce planning to align strategies with business goals.
- Created and delivered communications to Executive leadership around organizational design, talent development, and workforce planning.
- Supported restructuring initiatives, facilitated employee transitions, and conducted onboarding and offboarding procedures.
- Coordinated leave initiatives, including LTD/STD, FMLA, and ADA, ensuring compliance and support for affected employees.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and drive strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify market opportunities and develop innovative solutions for customer needs.
Regional Employee Relations Partner- CONTRACTOR
9 Months- Consulted on complex employee cases, ensuring compliance with medical affairs, CDC, and legal requirements to mitigate potential liabilities.
- Led a team of 4 case managers to drive operational consistency and high performance in case management processes.
- Designated employees to appropriate leave programs, certifying adherence to return to work requirements and preventing misuse.
- Conducted audits and recommended policy improvements, enhancing compliance and reducing organizational risk.
- Led strategic partnerships, enhancing collaboration and driving joint initiatives across multiple sectors.
- Developed and implemented innovative business strategies to optimize operational efficiency and profitability.
Regional Employee Relations Consultant / HRBP
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered strategic employee relations consultation on performance, conduct, and policy matters across the Southeast and Midwest regions.
- Led confidential investigations and provided actionable recommendations to senior leaders to drive cultural improvements and create a more employee friendly workplace.
- Conducted new hire orientation and onboarding, and managed employee exit transitions to ensure smooth experiences for all employees.
- Led confidential investigations and provided actionable recommendations to senior leaders, enhancing workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
- Developed and delivered manager training on employee relations best practices and progressive discipline, strengthening leadership effectiveness.
- Conducted new hire orientation, employee onboarding and all employee exit transitions.
- Facilitated conflict resolution processes to enhance employee engagement and workplace harmony.
- Developed and implemented employee relations policies aligned with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Provided strategic support in talent management and succession planning.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
Human Resources Business Partner
1 Year 8 Months- Supported talent management, succession planning, and organizational development for 700+ employees, enhancing workforce productivity.
- Conducted high level complex investigations, collaborating with Legal and Compliance to implement proactive solutions.
- Collaborated with Learning and Development to improve new hire orientation and onboarding process, which produced a 40% increase in retention of probationary employees.
- Partnered with leaders to identify workforce gaps and strengthen leadership capability through targeted coaching and development.
- Designed cross-functional HR solutions and organizational design strategies to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
- Conducted employee roundtable discussions to ensure consistency in policy and procedure across the enterprise.
- Conducted employee round table discussions to ensure consistency in policy and procedure across the enterprise.
- Developed and implemented training programs that significantly improved employee performance and satisfaction.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
Education
Doctorate - Strategic Leadership
Remote
MBA - Human Resources Management
Remote
Bachelor of Science - Education & Management
Skills
Technical Skills: Workforce planning
Tools and Platforms: HRIS Systems
Enterprise HR Dashboards
Case Management Software
Microsoft Office
Employee performance evaluations
Staff management
Verbal and written communication
Workforce analytics
Methodologies: DEI strategy
Soft Skills: Strategic Consultation
Leadership Development
Crisis intervention
Decision-making
Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
Created Individual Development Plans which redefined performance goals and achieved organizational benchmarks.
Certification
SHRM-CP, Actively seeking SHRM-SCP in Q1/27
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Completed Graduate Certificate in Project Management while completing MBA degree.
Timeline
Sr. People Experience Principal
FURTHER WORLDWIDE, LLC.
10.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
CLEARCAPTIONS, LLC.
10.2023 - 09.2024Read More
Senior Employee Relations Partner, The Americas
MEDTRONIC, INC.
09.2021 - 07.2023Read More
Regional Employee Relations Partner- CONTRACTOR
Medtronic, Inc.
12.2020 - 09.2021Read More
Regional Employee Relations Consultant / HRBP
AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
07.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Human Resources Business Partner
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
07.2016 - 03.2018Read More
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science from Education & Management
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DeVry University
MBA from Human Resources Management
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Liberty University
Doctorate from Strategic Leadership
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