Gregory Collins
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Business Partner with 16 years of experience in supporting Department of Defense and higher education sectors. Expertise in faculty and staff recruitment, HR operations, employee relations, and workflow optimization. Skilled in collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance HR processes and deliver effective employee-centered services that align with organizational objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner III
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to analyze workforce trends and HR metrics, identify organizational needs, and implement solutions that enhance employee outcomes.
- Advised managers and organizational leaders on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, recruiting strategies, performance management, employee relations, and engagement, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Led complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and sensitive workplace concerns, resulting in fair and consistent resolutions.
- Advise leaders on compensation, promotions, demotions, title changes, terminations, reductions in force, and workforce decisions aligned with organizational policies and compensation frameworks.
- Interpret and apply HR policies, employment laws, regulations, and procedures, providing objective, consistent guidance while maintaining confidentiality, mitigating risk, and exercising sound professional judgment.
- Led communication and training initiatives for HR programs, policies, and processes, fostering trusted partnerships with leaders and employees and providing strategic HR support.
Human Resources Coordinator II
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Process complex Workday transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, renewals, compensation changes, and one-time payments, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational policies.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities while supporting performance management, compliance training, and timekeeping audits to strengthen employee experiences and promote organizational compliance.
- Delivered responsive HR consultation to managers and employees on policies, procedures, recruiting, hiring, employment changes, compensation, timekeeping, and appointments, ensuring support was accurate and timely.
- Collaborated with HR leaders, managers, and cross-functional teams to address complex HR inquiries and escalate issues.
- Support faculty and academic HR operations through recruitment, academic appointments, employment actions, personnel records, tenure and promotion processes, compensation actions, and postdoctoral hiring.
Human Resources Specialist
Department of the Air Force
United States Air Force Academy, CO
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Partnered with organizational leaders to execute strategic recruitment and selection processes for 150+ faculty, staff, military, and NCAA coaching positions, supporting workforce planning and talent acquisition.
- Conducted structured interviews and candidate evaluations, providing objective recommendations that aligned talent selection with organizational requirements, position competencies, and workforce needs.
- Advised leaders on HR policies, procedures, employee actions, and regulatory requirements, ensuring consistent application and compliance across the organization.
- Managed HRIS employment data and onboarding processes to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance, facilitating seamless transitions for employees aligned with military standards.
Auto Adjuster III
USAA
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Investigated and evaluated complex auto insurance claims, determining coverage, liability, and damages to ensure accurate settlements in compliance with policy provisions and regulatory requirements.
- Identified fraud indicators through detailed claim analysis and interviews, collaborating with Special Investigation Units to reduce risk and safeguard organizational assets.
- Conducted interviews with claimants, witnesses, and repair facilities to gather accurate facts, clarify coverage questions, and guide repair processes and settlement outcomes.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Coordinated schedules, meetings, documentation, HR reporting, compliance tracking, and internal communications to support efficient departmental operations.
- Assisted recruitment and onboarding initiatives to fill vacancies and streamline new hire processes, enhancing employee integration and compliance with organizational policies.
- Acted as primary contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, leave policies, and workplace concerns, providing timely guidance and escalating complex matters.
Human Resources & Adminisrtation
United States Air Force
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2007 - 02.2019
- Delivered executive-level HR and administrative support to senior leaders overseeing $3.5B in infrastructure, administering contracts and budgets exceeding $350K to ensure compliance and effective resource allocation.
- Provided comprehensive HR support to 275+ military and civilian personnel, managing personnel records and performance reports to maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
- Managed cadet lifecycle processes, including enlistment, commissioning, and medical compliance, ensuring timely completion of requirements to support workforce readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- HR policy Application
- HR Metrics & Reporting
- Workday (HRIS)
- Total rewards Management
- Job evaluation Techniques
- Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner III
University of Central Florida
12.2023 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator II
University of Central Florida
09.2022 - 12.2023
Human Resources Specialist
Department of the Air Force
04.2020 - 08.2022
Auto Adjuster III
USAA
04.2019 - 10.2019
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Colorado Springs Utilities
02.2019 - 04.2019
Human Resources & Adminisrtation
United States Air Force
09.2007 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University