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John Driver

@johndriver

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Senior HR leader driving talent strategy, organizational development, and employee engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior HR role where I can partner with leadership to drive talent strategy, improve retention, and build high-performing, inclusive cultures.

I am a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience as an HR Business Partner and HR Director, partnering with executive leadership to deliver talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management that align with business goals. I have led HR operations teams, coached and developed HR staff, and driven initiatives that improved retention and operational efficiency.

My achievements include implementing workforce-planning process improvements that reduced timelines by 30%, leading succession efforts that increased retention by 25%, performing data-driven exit analysis to address attrition, and working cross-functionally with COEs on compensation, L&D, TA, and DE&I to optimize HR outcomes. I hold advanced HR certifications and an MS in Human Resource Management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director, Human Resources

Choice Hotels International

Nov 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Led HR Operations for assigned client groups, partnering with VP/SVP leadership on talent review and succession planning and implementing data-driven retention strategies that addressed attrition trends.

HR Operations Talent Management Succession Planning Employee Relations Data Analysis Change Management Coaching

Manager, HR Business Partners

DC Water

Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Led a team of Senior HR Business Partners to align workforce planning and succession efforts with business objectives and implemented a Position Request system that reduced process duration by 30%.

Workforce Planning Succession Planning Talent Management Process Improvement Compliance Leadership

Senior HR Business Partner

DC Water

Jan 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Partnered with executives to improve HR strategies, led succession planning that increased retention by 25%, and launched exit and stay interview programs to inform retention initiatives.

Succession Planning Employee Relations Retention Exit Interviews HR strategy Compliance Communication

HR Business Partner

DC Water

Jun 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Served as liaison between operations and HR COEs, recommended organizational design changes, accelerated hiring processes, and optimized return-to-work for Workers' Comp saving 20% on extensions.

Organizational Design HR Generalist Workforce Planning Workers’ Compensation Talent Management Regulatory Compliance Onboarding Process Optimization

Senior HR Consultant

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Dec 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Interpreted HR policies and conducted confidential investigations, advising managers on performance improvement plans and ensuring adherence to employment regulations.

Employee Relations Investigation Compliance Performance Management Reporting HR Policies

Senior HR Generalist

Cantor Fitzgerald

Jul 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 5 months)

Managed full-cycle HR for Finance and Operations including recruiting, salary administration, leave management, terminations, and supported downsizing and reorganization to ensure legal compliance.

Recruiting Employee Relations Leave Management Terminations Onboarding Compliance

HR Generalist

Marsh

Nov 2008 - Nov 2010 (2 years)

Managed HR for Global Specialties Insurance Brokerage, overseeing recruiting, performance and salary evaluations, employee relations, and immigration visa processes.

Employee Relations Recruiting Performance Management Compliance Onboarding