Will Hulslander
Human Resources Business Partner
Argyle,Texas
Summary
Strategic Human Resources leader with 8+ years of experience partnering with executives to align talent strategy with business goals across U.S. and international offices. Proven record of scaling organizations by 250% through workforce planning, building leadership pipelines, and driving retention and engagement initiatives. Skilled in employee relations, cultural strategy, compliance, and organizational development, with a reputation as a trusted advisor who delivers data-driven solutions to complex people challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Police Officer/SWAT Operator
City Of Denton, Texas
06.2022 - Current
- Rookie of the Year Finalist (2024) & Nominee (2025); consistently recognized with team and individual performance awards.
- Executed investigations, interviews, and intelligence gathering in high-stakes environments, producing detailed reports that informed leadership decisions and strengthened accountability.
- Operated as a SWAT team member in high-risk missions (hostage rescues, barricades, warrant service), building expertise in crisis management, risk assessment, and cross-functional teamwork.
- Led recruitment as Auxiliary Recruitment Team Lead, designing outreach strategies and partnerships that drove record applicant turnout at the latest civil service exam.
- Mentored and trained new officers, improving readiness through scenario-based instruction, tactical guidance, and communication coaching.
- Supported structured cadet onboarding, bridging academy instruction with field application for consistent training outcomes.
- Earned advanced certifications in mental health response and impaired driving detection, underscoring commitment to professional growth and complex problem-solving.
Senior Talent Development Manager/Sr. HRBP
FleishmanHillard/Methods+Mastery
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Engaged as a trusted talent advisor to senior leaders across 10+ U.S. and U.K. offices (500+ employees), aligning business priorities with talent strategies for design, analytics, and advanced data science teams.
- Partnered with executives, recruiting, and finance to align workforce planning and talent strategies with business goals, scaling the internal tech startup Methods+Mastery by 250% in under three years. Led regional recruiting and sourcing initiatives, hiring talent from entry-level to C-suite across creative, analytics, and data science.
- Enhanced leadership effectiveness by coaching managers through complex performance management, employee relations, promotion readiness, and sensitive organizational changes (including RIFs).
- Owned engagement and retention strategy, administering surveys, building dashboards, and facilitating action planning sessions that improved retention and culture.
- Built leadership pipelines through training programs on culture, compliance, and coaching; rolled out across U.S. and U.K. offices to strengthen manager capabilities.
- Directed early-career programs (internships, fellowships), successfully placing 200+ hires across analytics, design, and communications.
- Advanced cultural initiatives by leading campus recruiting strategies, forging partnerships with universities and nonprofits, and embedding inclusive hiring practices.
- Primary lead on immigration and visa support, liaising with immigration attorneys and clients on over 30 H-1B petitions, and Green Card applications.
- Led and developed a small HR team, mentoring members in HRBP skills.
Talent Development Manager/HRBP
FleishmanHillard/Methods+Mastery
06.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Talent Development Specialist
FleishmanHillard
06.2017 - 07.2018
Talent Development Specialist
FleishmanHillard
09.2016 - 06.2017
Graduate Talent Development Intern
FleishmanHillard
09.2015 - 09.2016
Talent Development Intern
FleishmanHillard
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Supported internship and recruiting programs, coordinating interviews, career fair participation, onboarding paperwork, and orientation logistics for multiple intern cohorts.
- Analyzed engagement and exit surveys, delivering actionable recommendations to improve intern projects, employee culture, and overall retention strategies.
- Sourced and engaged candidates across multiple practice groups (tech, corporate, consumer tech, digital, healthcare, research, and analytics) using LinkedIn Recruiter, Taleo, and other tools to build strong talent pipelines. Managed candidate outreach and tracking, organizing information and interview updates in Taleo to ensure smooth communication and a streamlined hiring process.
Human Resources Intern
Hunt Regional Hospital
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Streamlined onboarding and compliance processes for 100+ new hires annually, overseeing background checks, drug screens, and regulatory audits that ensured 100% Joint Commission readiness.
- Supported full-cycle recruiting by screening 500+ resumes in iCIMS, coordinating interviews, and advising managers on candidate selection; improved compliance by drafting and revising policies on termination and investigations.
- Drove strategic HR initiatives, including launching a new employee health insurance platform (boosting adoption and satisfaction), tracking departmental overtime to inform workforce planning, and facilitating high school mentorship/job-shadowing programs that expanded early talent pipelines.
Corporate Services Intern
Hunt Oil Company
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Assisted with daily corporate operations, including mail distribution, courier services, and visitor escort duties, ensuring secure and efficient office workflows.
- Supported administrative and compliance processes such as security scans and facility access, contributing to smooth cross-departmental coordination.
- Built a foundation in corporate operations and professional services, gaining exposure to organizational processes in a Fortune 500 environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Management
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX 01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - General Management
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ 01.2011 - 08.2016
Certification
SHRM-CP Certification
Timeline
Police Officer/SWAT Operator
City Of Denton, Texas
06.2022 - Current
Senior Talent Development Manager/Sr. HRBP
FleishmanHillard/Methods+Mastery
06.2021 - 06.2022
Mental Health First Aid
09-2018
Talent Development Manager/HRBP
FleishmanHillard/Methods+Mastery
06.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Management
Dallas Baptist University
01.2018 - 12.2019
SHRM-CP Certification
07-2017
Senior Talent Development Specialist
FleishmanHillard
06.2017 - 07.2018
Talent Development Specialist
FleishmanHillard
09.2016 - 06.2017
Graduate Talent Development Intern
FleishmanHillard
09.2015 - 09.2016
Talent Development Intern
FleishmanHillard
09.2014 - 01.2015
Human Resources Intern
Hunt Regional Hospital
08.2013 - 11.2013
Corporate Services Intern
Hunt Oil Company
06.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - General Management
Thomas Edison State University
01.2011 - 08.2016
Work Availability
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Volunteer Experience
International Rescue Committee
Assist recently resettled refugees with resume creation and interviewing tips
Watermark Urgent Care: Patient Care
Connect patients in a medically disadvantaged environment with local resources around food, housing and medical specialists.
International Disaster Recovery Efforts
Served with a local organization to help clear rubble from an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
Local Disaster Recovery Efforts
Lead a recovery team hours after a tornado, to conduct search and rescue operations
Accomplishments
Life Saving Award (2024)
Rookie of the Year Finalist (2024)
Combined Effort Citation (2024)
Outstanding Performance (2024)
Above and Beyond Award (2015, 2017, 2019)
Core Competencies
Talent Strategy • Workforce Planning • Talent Acquisition • Employee Relations & Investigations • Performance Management • Recruiting & Talent Pipelines • Organizational Development • Leadership Coaching • Onboarding & Training • Diversity, and Cultural Competency • Engagement & Retention • Policy Development • LinkedIn Recruiter • Taleo • iCIMS • ADP • Behavioral Interviewing • Succession Planning • Performance Management • Workforce Planning • Learning and Development • EEOC Compliance • FMLA • ADA • EEOC • Fair Labor Standards Act • Title VII • Visa and Immigration Support • E-Verify Compliance & Reporting
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