Will Hulslander

Rookie of the Year Finalist (2024) & Nominee (2025)

• Proactive and community-focused patrol officer known for sound judgment, teamwork, and a calm, solution-oriented approach in high-stress situations.
• Conducted thorough field investigations, interviews, and evidence documentation, with an emphasis on fairness, procedural integrity, and detailed reporting — transferable to employee relations casework.
• Tactical Team Operator (SWAT entry team) — trained weekly and deployed for high-risk, critical incidents requiring rapid response, clear communication, and tactical execution under pressure.
• Informal team leader on shift; mentored peers on de-escalation, tactical strategy, and communication, fostering team cohesion, and safety.
• Lead Recruiter for the Auxiliary Recruitment Team — represented the department at college campuses and professional career fairs, delivering compelling outreach on public service careers; transferable experience in talent acquisition and employer branding.
• Voluntarily earned advanced certifications in ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) and Mental Health Peace Officer, underscoring a commitment to continued education and mental health advocacy.
• Frequently volunteered to support new recruit scenarios and physical training for incoming cadets (BPOC), demonstrating initiative in leadership development and training.

• Led all employee relations matters across multiple business units and geographic regions in the U.S., including complex investigations involving conduct, performance, and compliance issues; delivered findings and recommendations to senior leadership with discretion, neutrality, and clarity.
• Developed and executed ER programs, partnering with cross-functional leaders to promote fair, consistent, and compliant people practices. Acted as a trusted advisor on sensitive performance and employee conduct matters.
• Built scalable onboarding and orientation programs adopted across multiple business units, improving new hire time to productivity and employee experience.
• Designed and led strategic talent initiatives, including performance management processes, sucession/promotion/compensation planning, and leadership calibration sessions.
• Directed recruitment strategy for full-time staff across FleishmanHillard South and Methods+Mastery, growing M+M headcount by over 250% in under three years through strategic agency partnerships and targeted hiring plans.
• Led annual employee engagement survey initiatives, including full-cycle execution from survey design through leadership reporting and actionable recommendations based on trend analysis.
• Created and facilitated training programs for new managers and supported continuous learning through casual learning sessions and leadership coaching.
• Co-led flagship early talent programs (Intern and Diversity Fellowship), managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and rotational experiences.
• Supported OFCCP/EEOC reporting and compliance efforts, contributing to audit-readiness and policy alignment across multiple departments.
• Facilitated DE&I and culture-building initiatives, including inclusive events, informal learning sessions, and cross-office networking opportunities to enhance employee experience and foster belonging.
• Mentored and supervised junior team members, fostering professional development, collaboration, and operational excellence in a matrixed HR environment.