Michael Henderson
Hilliard,Ohio
Summary
Human Resources professional seeking to advance into an HR Business Partner role by leveraging extensive experience in employee relations, leader coaching, and workforce support. I bring a strong record of resolving complex investigations, strengthening leadership capability, and improving HR processes across large, diverse employee populations. My goal is to partner strategically with leaders to drive engagement, performance, and consistent, people‑focused decision making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Hollywood Casino Columbus
12.2022 - Current
- Managed a broad range of Employee Relations cases, directing 60% of annual investigations and delivering fair, compliant resolutions that migrated organizational risk and strengthened workforce trust.
- Advised senior leaders on complex Employee Relations issues, including performance management, policy interpretation, and ADA accommodations, driving consistent, people focused decisions.
- Led multiple Human Resources Masterclasses for business unit leaders, enhancing their understanding of HR processes, strengthening leadership capability, and driving more effective and consistent people practices.
- Mediated and resolved high risk grievances and disputes, partnering with labor unions to ensure contract compliance and maintain a stable, collaborative workplace.
- Supported a workforce of 1,000+ employees, improving morale and retention while developing emerging HR talent including two interns who advanced into full‑time roles under my mentorship.
Human Capital Management Senior Analyst
Ohio Department of Public Safety
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed all job requisitions for the BMV section, ensuring accurate, timely postings and supporting seamless hiring across the division.
- Streamlined the entire internal transfer process, improving workflow efficiency and reducing processing delays for multiple departments.
- Led the full hiring lifecycle for external candidates—from sourcing through onboarding—strengthening the talent pipeline and improving request‑to‑fill.
- Reviewed and screened up to 10 applications daily, ensuring candidate quality, compliance with job requirements, and alignment with division needs.
- Partnered with leadership to enhance 25% of job requisitions, resulting in stronger job clarity, better applicant pools, and more effective recruitment outcomes.
Human Resources Specialist/Leave of Absence Coordinator
Cardinal Health
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Initiated over 65% of complex leave cases, including maternity, FMLA (continuous and intermittent), and short‑term disability, ensuring employees had a smooth, supportive, and compliant leave‑to‑return experience.
- Initiated and managed employee leave cases while applying in‑depth knowledge of five states’ leave laws, delivering clear, practical guidance that helped employees navigate complex situations with confidence
- Streamlined the transition of 150+ employees to external disability vendors, improving processing speed, accuracy, and the overall employee experience.
- Entered intermittent FMLA and PTO time directly into Workday and Kronos with high accuracy, resolving high‑volume requests and ensuring timely, compliant timekeeping.
- Partnered closely with managers and employees on accommodations and return‑to‑work plans while coaching leaders on leave policies to strengthen consistency, communication, and employee support.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Wright State University
Dayton, OH04-2016
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Investigations
- Labor Relations & Grievance Handling
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance Management
- Strategic Partnership and Workforce Planning
- Training & Development
- ADA accommodations & Leave Administration
- Talent Acquisition
Affiliations
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Accomplishments
Early Career Leadership Academy (2025)
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Hollywood Casino Columbus
12.2022 - Current
Human Capital Management Senior Analyst
Ohio Department of Public Safety
12.2021 - 11.2022
Human Resources Specialist/Leave of Absence Coordinator
Cardinal Health
03.2020 - 11.2021
MBA - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Wright State University