WILLIAM SCOTT WILSON
Human Resources
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Deeply experienced senior-level professional with comprehensive experience in Human Resources management spanning employee recruitment/retention, compensation design, and succession planning. Respected thought leader known for unraveling the most challenging issues to craft viable solutions as a vital resource to senior managers. Forward-thinker progressively achieving long-term, big picture objectives through game-changing and inventive HR solutions. Well-versed in employment practices, payroll, training, and job analysis as well as federal, state, and local regulatory compliance.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist/HRBP
Serco (US Department of Defense Contractor)
08.2021 - 09.2025
- Managed Business Unit HR functions for 1200 staff members in Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution, Benefits & Compensation Administration, Policy Enforcement & Compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA), Terminations & Offboarding, Performance Management, Recruitment and Onboarding, HRIS and Technology, Compensation Administration and Organizational Change Support.
Human Resources Business Partner/Employee Relations Analyst Senior
SAIC (US Department of Defense Contractor)
05.2005 - 06.2020
- Manage such HR functions as compensation, recruitment, employment management, benefit management, compliance and legal issues, affirmative action, policies and procedures, staffing, training and development, employee relations, job advertisement and Workers’ Compensation for 12K employees. Onboarded an additional 9K employees after a corporate merger. Ensured data integrity and process compliance in all HR transactions. Remedied employee issues and challenges in collaboration with managers and employers. Ensure a high level of data integrity and process compliance in all HR transactions.
- Supported multiple service lines and customer group managers, including Hardware/Logistics Service Line, Navy/USMC, Army and Air Force Customer Group, and DOD Agencies & Commands.
- Handled dismissals, layoffs (including extensive tracking), and numerous redeployments.
- Orchestrated employee reclassifications, promotions, and salary changes as well as disciplinary documentation and performance improvement plans in collaboration with senior managers.
- Administered, documented, and complied with applicable federal, state, and local mandates for corporate benefit programs, including medical, dental, 401K, time off, and voluntary benefits (medical spending accounts, disability, term life plans, and stock plans, covering approximately 1600 employees).
- Managed wide-ranging functions from drafting job descriptions and worker’s compensation administration to recruitment and retention, career fairs, defense base act claims, and unemployment contests.
Senior Human Resources Specialist
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
07.1997 - 05.2005
- Performed as Assistant Director of Human Resources for a mental health network employing 480 personnel. Exhibited leadership and thoughtful decision-making. Excelled in additional functions, including the following:
- Payroll Manager: Oversaw the payroll system, including the update and processing of leave records, in alignment with comptroller general requirements. Diagnosed and remedied issues with the state of South Carolina payroll system and employees. Fulfilled pay/electronic banking procedures, monitored the Family Medical Leave Act, and conferred with internal manager on errors.
- Compensation Manager: Checked and made recommendations in response to compensation recommendations. Refined salaries and customized packages for newly hired and recently promoted employees to ensure fair and competitive compensation within budget requirements.
- Employment Manager: Directed new hire employee processing, managing vacant positions, checking references, performing background checks, extending offers, and other personnel function. Attracted new candidates through recruitment fairs and position advertisements in various publications. Directed such programs as Workers’ Compensation and intern/volunteer initiatives.
- Benefits Administrator: Launched and highlighted benefit options to staff as part of overall administration functions. Arranged informational sessions to announce product changes. Consulted with staff about retirement options.
- Selected as “Employee of the Year” out of 450 personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Development, Hospital Safety Management
Marshall University
Huntington, WVBachelor of Arts - Business Education
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Relations & Communications
- Compensation & Benefits Management
- Payroll Practices
- Training & Development
- Job Analysis
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Worker’s Compensation
- Customer Service
- Regulatory Compliance
- Surveys/Random Samples
- Talent Recruitment & Hiring
- Operations & Business Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Succession Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Development
- Performance Management
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist/HRBP
Serco (US Department of Defense Contractor)
08.2021 - 09.2025
Human Resources Business Partner/Employee Relations Analyst Senior
SAIC (US Department of Defense Contractor)
05.2005 - 06.2020
Senior Human Resources Specialist
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
07.1997 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Business Education
Marshall University
Master of Science - Human Resources Development, Hospital Safety Management
Marshall University
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