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Tanner Russ

Chesterfield,VA

Summary

Dynamic Senior HR Business Partner and PM with a proven track record at Amazon, specializing in strategic program leadership and cross-functional team coordination. Expert in process standardization and change management, adept at driving data-informed decisions. Achieved significant enhancements in audit initiatives and stakeholder engagement, showcasing a blend of analytical prowess and influential communication across national and global initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior HR Business Partner and Program Manager

Amazon
01.2017 - Current
  • Results-driven Senior PM with expertise in leading large-scale inspection and audit initiatives across North American operations.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic programs while managing multiple cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at analyzing complex data sets to drive business-critical decisions and create employee-focused solutions.
  • Strong track record of building governance frameworks, standardizing operations, and influencing senior stakeholders up to VP level.
  • Adept at creating systematic approaches to recurring business challenges through innovative process development and change management.
  • Excel at strategic planning, risk management, and translating ambiguous requirements into actionable programs with measurable outcomes.
  • Proven ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on both immediate deliverables and long-term strategic objectives.

HR Business Partner

Centra Health
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with client group alongside HR leadership to implement strategic initiatives tailored to acquisitions, employee engagement, and change management.
  • Provided expert advice on employee engagements backed by broad experience in employee relations and HR strategies.
  • Drove programs to analyze and enhance alignment between HR and business goals.
  • Assessed employee performance to support future leadership development.
  • Developed training programs to support professional growth of employees across all levels of the organization.

Human Resources Manager

Vogel Paint
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Streamlined employee acquisition and onboarding.
  • Managed comprehensive workers' compensation processes across 10+ states.
  • Created advanced health and wellness strategy.
  • Designed and communicated annual safety protocols to every division.
  • Managed an HR/Payroll team of seven to maintain compliance and enact change in a growing industry, while encouraging personal growth and skill development.

Human Resources Director

Faith, Hope & Charity
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Directed full-spectrum HR services with an emphasis on accessibility and quality.
  • Designed and delivered training and development initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Developed and implemented the company's inaugural pay-for-performance evaluation framework.
  • Unified departmental practices by standardizing discipline processes.
  • Performed audits and revised safety policies and procedures.
  • Achieved regulatory adherence, reducing workers' compensation expenses.
  • Created comprehensive compliance reports incorporating data from key HR functions such as EEO and payroll.
  • Contributed to strategic decisions with board-appointed committees.

Education

BA - Human Resource Management

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
01.2010

Skills

  • Strategic Program Leadership
  • Inspection and Audit Management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Process Development and Standardization
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Project governance

Certification

Professional Human Resources: 05/03/13 - 1/31/2026

Accomplishments

2024 Amazon Customer Obsessed Award Winner - This award recognizes the top employee facing engagement programs and barrier removal initiatives from the past year

Timeline

Senior HR Business Partner and Program Manager

Amazon
01.2017 - Current

HR Business Partner

Centra Health
01.2014 - 01.2017

Human Resources Manager

Vogel Paint
01.2013 - 01.2014

Human Resources Director

Faith, Hope & Charity
01.2011 - 01.2013

BA - Human Resource Management

Buena Vista University

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