Larry W. Kidd Jr.
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Human Resources Specialist with 35 years of accountability in Customer Service, with interpersonal skills developed and refined for problem solving. Committed to fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee engagement through effective communication, flexibility and relationship building. Resilience in work performance is achieved by years of experience, the ability to diffuse situations and decisiveness, so matters do not escalate.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist - GS-0201
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Exec. Offc. for Imm. Rev.
Falls Church, Virginia
10.2015 - Current
- Conduct training sessions on employee performance/conduct, leave, and EOIR's Workers' Compensation program for workplace injured employees.
- Create training materials for new hires for onboarding orientation sessions.
- Collaborate with management to resolve employee relations issues.
- Provide guidance to managers on disciplinary action and performance management.
- Facilitate resolution of conflicts between staff and management through mediation or other dispute resolution techniques.
- Conduct investigations into workplace complaints or grievances raised by employees.
- Coordinate with external vendors for representation of the Agency in unemployment hearings.
Investigator - GS-1810
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Exec. Offc. for Imm. Rev.
Falls Church, VA
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Conducted comprehensive investigations into practicing immigration law attorneys for possible misconduct and potentially disciplinary action.
- Followed up on leads obtained through interviews or other sources.
- Analyzed data gathered during investigations to determine the validity of claims or theories.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Tracked and reported on investigation progress to stakeholders, adjusting strategies as needed to address new findings.
Human Resources Specialist - GS-0201
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Exec. Offc. for Imm. Rev.
Falls Church, Virginia
05.1997 - 06.2013
- Provided counsel to managers considering, taking, proposing, deciding or issuing disciplinary actions and performance management.
- Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters such as FMLA, ADA, EEO.
- Conducted investigations into workplace complaints or grievances raised by employees.
- Provided advice and counsel on employee relations issues ranging from attendance problems to harassment claims.
- Advised management and staff on labor laws and HR policies, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated training and development programs to enhance employee skills and support career growth.
Labor Relations Assistant
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, FSIS
Washington, DC
11.1990 - 05.1997
- Coordinated meetings and schedules for departmental staff and stakeholders.
- Managed administrative tasks to support food safety programs and initiatives.
- Organized logistics for events related to agricultural food inspections and safety initiatives.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from field personnel, management, bargaining unit members and professional organizations.
- Developed positive relationships with a wide variety of clients through effective communication techniques.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for staff members.
- Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computers
Prince Georges Community College
Prince George, VASkills
- Employee training
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Employee relations
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Employee engagement
- Complex problem solving
- Grievance resolution
- Customer relations
- Workplace investigations
Accomplishments
- Work Performance Cash Award - 4/2026
- Work Performance Cash Award - 6/2026
- Work Performance Time-off Award - 8/2025
- Work Performance Cash Award - 8/2025
- Work Performance Cash Award - 4/2024
- Work Performance Cash Award - 9/2023
- Work Performance Cash Award - 3/2023
- Work Performance Cash Award - 5/2022
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist - GS-0201
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Exec. Offc. for Imm. Rev.
10.2015 - Current
Investigator - GS-1810
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Exec. Offc. for Imm. Rev.
06.2013 - 10.2015
Human Resources Specialist - GS-0201
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Exec. Offc. for Imm. Rev.
05.1997 - 06.2013
Labor Relations Assistant
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, FSIS
11.1990 - 05.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Computers
Prince Georges Community College