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Bryan Walker

@bryanwalker

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Transformational HR executive turning human capital into strategic business advantage.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior HR leadership role where I can drive strategic people initiatives, reduce risk and costs, build high-performance cultures, and modernize HR operations with data-driven, compliance-first approaches.

I am a transformational HR executive with twenty years of experience across luxury hospitality, technology, and manufacturing, adept at turning human capital into competitive advantage.

I have led HR and operations at director and senior director levels, driving complex union negotiations, ensuring compliance, managing payroll and benefits, and implementing talent strategies; I reduced Workers' Compensation claims dramatically and guided organizations through COVID-19 workforce challenges.

I build high-performance cultures by modernizing HR systems, mentoring leaders, and aligning people strategies to business goals; I am pursuing SHRM-SCP to deepen my strategic HR expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Human Resources

Current

The Timbri Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Feb 2025 - Present (7 months)

Developed comprehensive HR strategies for unionized hotel operations, ensuring CBA compliance and positive labor relations. Led strategic hiring initiatives to attract top hospitality talent in competitive market conditions.

HR strategy Talent Acquisition Training Programs Risk Management

Senior Director of Human Resources

Corefact

Oct 2021 - Feb 2025 (3 years 4 months)

Developed HR strategies aligned with company goals, driving performance and productivity improvements. Managed end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for top talent acquisition.

HR strategy Recruitment Onboarding Employee Relations Benefits Administration Compensation Structures Performance Management Payroll Operations

Regional Director of Human Resources

Tastes On The Fly

Jul 2014 - Oct 2021 (7 years 3 months)

Spearheaded enterprise-wide payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple locations while optimizing cost efficiencies. Successfully negotiated complex union contracts, securing favorable terms while maintaining positive labor relations and operational continuity.

Payroll Operations Benefits Administration Legal Compliance Talent Acquisition Conflict Resolution

Director of Operations

San Ramon Marriott Hotel

Dec 2007 - Jun 2014 (6 years 6 months)

Managed multiple departments including Front Desk, Housekeeping, Concierge, and Business Center. Increased hotel revenue through strategic parking and valet service implementation.

Revenue Guest Service Training Programs Recruitment

District Human Resources Manager

Farmers Insurance

Jun 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 6 months)

Created standardized onboarding procedures for insurance agents. Managed comprehensive HR operations including recruitment, training, and performance management.

Onboarding HR Operations Recruitment Training Performance Management Legal Compliance

Front Office Manager

Westin Santa Clara

Jul 2000 - Jun 2004 (3 years 11 months)

Supervised front office operations including PBX, concierge, and valet services. Analyzed departmental productivity and managed payroll/scheduling operations.

PBX Management Concierge Payroll Management Scheduling

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hartnell College

Associate of Arts, General Education

Completed general education requirements, building a broad academic foundation across various disciplines. Developed critical thinking and communication skills essential for further studies.

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - Counseling Emphasis

Focused on the principles of psychology with an emphasis on counseling techniques and human behavior. Gained foundational knowledge in psychological theories and their practical applications.