Open to opportunities

Ben Williams

@benwilliams

I’m an HR specialist delivering compliant employee relations, recruitment, and HR operations across public and military settings.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an HR role where I can serve as a trusted advisor for employee relations, support compliant HR operations, and partner with leadership on investigations, recruitment, and policy-driven people practices.

I’m a results-driven HR specialist with over 7 years of progressive experience spanning employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations across public, academic, and military environments. I’m known for managing complex personnel issues, interpreting and applying policy, and facilitating investigations with careful documentation.

At Georgia Institute of Technology, I manage full-cycle recruitment for the Office of Development and support equitable hiring practices through strong onboarding experiences. I serve as a first point of contact for employee relations concerns, conducting preliminary intake, fact-gathering, and documentation before partnering with HR leaders on investigations.

Before that, at DeKalb County Government, I processed HR compliance transactions—promotions, pay changes, and position updates—while maintaining accuracy and equity. I also maintained and audited HRIS (Oracle HCM) records to protect data integrity, support compliant employee relations processes, and ensure operational readiness.

My background also includes personnel leadership in the U.S. Navy—Active Duty, where I directed HR operations for a 30+ member unit, implemented process controls to strengthen accountability and compliance, and managed a $30K quarterly operational budget with audit-ready reporting. Earlier roles as a Personnel Specialist and Regulatory Specialist II built my training and administrative strengths, including database administration to improve information accessibility and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Human Resources Coordinator

Current

Georgia Institute of Technology

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Manage full-cycle recruitment for the Office of Development, supporting equitable hiring practices and onboarding. Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations, support investigations, and advise employees and leaders on HR policies and compliance.

Full Cycle Recruiting Onboarding Workplace Investigations Compliance Training

Human Resources Specialist

DeKalb County Government

Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Process HR compliance transactions including promotions, pay changes, and position updates with a focus on equity, accuracy, and policy adherence. Support employee relations case intake and maintain audited HRIS (Oracle HCM) records to ensure data integrity, including handling employment verification and student loan forgiveness certifications.

HR Compliance Promotion Position Updates Equity and Policy Adherence Employee Relations Case Intake Escalation Support Oracle HCM Student Loan Forgiveness Certification

Personnel Specialist

U.S. Navy – Reserves

Oct 2020 - Aug 2023 (2 years 10 months)

Provide personnel support and maintain administrative records impacting service member benefits and entitlements. Assist with onboarding, career development, benefits navigation, and ensure accurate processing of leave requests, evaluations, and service documentation.

Personnel Administration Onboarding Career Development Benefits Navigation Evaluation Documentation

Personnel Specialist

U.S. Navy – Active Duty

Oct 2015 - Oct 2020 (5 years)

Directed personnel administration and HR operations for a 30+ member unit by implementing structured documentation and process controls to improve accountability and compliance. Managed and reconciled a $30K quarterly operational budget and produced audit-ready financial reports, and modernized internal communication and data management systems as a database administrator.

Personnel Administration HR Operations Documentation Control Accountability System Budget Management Database Administration Internal Communications Data Management Systems

Regulatory Specialist II

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Aug 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 2 months)

Review and enforce state regulatory policies for licensed professionals. Train staff on data management systems, resolve technical complaints to improve operational efficiency, and maintain secure personnel files in compliance with state confidentiality protocols.

Data Management Systems Confidentiality