Derek Speed
Greenville
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Human Resources professional with expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR operations across diverse industries. Proven ability to drive organizational success through full-cycle recruitment, compliance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives. Recognized for fostering inclusive workplaces, improving retention, and aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Ascend
01.2025 - Current
- Provide HR support to 678 associates and 85 managers across two divisions, ensuring prompt resolution of employee issues.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for support staff, reducing time-to-fill by streamlining sourcing and onboarding processes.
- Partner with leadership on performance management, disciplinary actions, and succession planning to strengthen workforce stability.
- Implement employee engagement and retention programs, including recognition initiatives and stay interviews.
- Conduct investigations and facilitate compliance training (Ethics, Harassment, DEI), ensuring adherence to policies.
- Developed HR reporting dashboards to track KPIs and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
- Introduced leadership coaching sessions for managers to improve team development and accountability.
- Collaborated with Safety & Operations teams to enhance health and wellness programs, reducing incidents and absenteeism.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
World Finance
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported corporate and field recruitment across entry-level to executive roles, managing full-cycle hiring processes.
- Designed retention strategies, including stay interviews and engagement surveys, to reduce turnover.
- Partnered with L&D to create leadership development resources and facilitated performance assessments.
- Oversaw community partnerships and recognition programs to strengthen employer brand.
- Developed best-practice guides for HR and TA teams to standardize hiring and onboarding procedures.
Human Resources Manager
Lila Doyle Post Acute
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Directed all HR operations including payroll, benefits, LOA, and compliance.
- Supervised and mentored an HR Assistant and Staffing Coordinator, improving departmental efficiency.
- Partnered with leadership to redesign policies and engagement programs, boosting employee satisfaction.
- Conducted workplace investigations, managed conflict resolution, and drove culture initiatives through the Morale Committee.
- Launched monthly training workshops to address employee relations, compliance, and leadership skills.
- Streamlined HR processes by introducing digital records management, reducing administrative errors.
Clinical Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator
Ob Hospitalist Group
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Coordinated recruitment and onboarding across East & West Coast regions, ensuring seamless candidate experience.
- Supported recruiters and leadership in filling hard-to-recruit physician roles, while maintaining compliance with credentialing standards.
- Oversaw ATS and CRM updates, candidate records, and recruiting dashboards for reporting accuracy.
- Created hospital profile updates to reflect current staffing needs and strengthen recruitment marketing.
- Partnered with Marketing and Recruitment teams to represent the organization at conferences and hiring events.
Senior Recruiter (Contract)
Vectrus
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed LOGCAP V project recruiting; partnered with hiring managers to fill surge and international positions.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Concentrix
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Led high-volume recruiting and client partnership initiatives.
HR Coordinator
Goodwill Industries
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Supported recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and compliance.
Staffing Specialist
Hire Dynamics
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles; supported employee onboarding and HR processes.
Education
B.S. - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
06.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Seneca High School
A.S. - Business Administration Management
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2026
Certification - Human Resources Generalist
Greenville Technical College
01.2023
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- HRIS & ATS (Dayforce, Microsoft CRM)
- Workforce & Succession Planning
- Training & Development Facilitation
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
- Policy Development & Compliance (FMLA, Workers’ Comp, Employment Law)
- HR Metrics, Dashboards & KPI Reporting
- Performance Management & Coaching
- Onboarding & Retention Strategies
Certification
Human Resources Generalist – Greenville Technical College (2023)
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Ascend
01.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
World Finance
11.2024 - 01.2025
Human Resources Manager
Lila Doyle Post Acute
04.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator
Ob Hospitalist Group
11.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Recruiter (Contract)
Vectrus
06.2022 - 12.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Concentrix
12.2021 - 06.2022
HR Coordinator
Goodwill Industries
12.2020 - 12.2021
Staffing Specialist
Hire Dynamics
02.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Seneca High School
A.S. - Business Administration Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Certification - Human Resources Generalist
Greenville Technical College
B.S. - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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