Jose Wade

• Manage multi-site HR responsibilities across the United States and Canada, providing strategic support and oversight to local HR functions.
• Supervise and develop direct reports, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence.
• Spearhead HR strategy, guiding leadership on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Partner with executive teams to design and implement leadership development programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and succession planning to ensure business growth and continuity.
• Oversee performance management initiatives, equipping managers with tools to drive high-performing teams.
• Coach managers on employee relations strategies to address workplace issues proactively and fairly.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian labor laws, managing investigations, terminations, and corrective actions.
• Promote employee engagement through culture-building initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

• Led and mentored a team of fire safety professionals, ensuring compliance with federal fire codes and regulations.
• Developed and implemented fire safety training programs, educating over 1,500 personnel and enhancing workplace safety.
• Supervised and evaluated staff performance, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manufactured preliminary and complete reports on fire origins and causes by observing scene and interviewing witnesses.
• Collaborated with local emergency services, ensuring a coordinated response in case of emergencies.

• Commanded teams of 35 U.S Personnel and 50 Afghan Nationals, driving operational excellence in high-stakes environments.
• Led recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives, ensuring readiness and performance optimization.
• Pioneered sustainability programs, integrating environmental management strategies into operational practices.

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.