Robert Alder
@robertalder
Senior HR business partner driving employee relations, retention, and data-led performance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a senior HR professional and HR Business Partner who turns business objectives into people strategies, with a strong focus on employee relations, investigations, and navigating complex people issues. I partner with senior leaders to lead change management, talent strategy, succession planning, and performance improvement—always grounded in risk mitigation and fair outcomes.
In recent roles, I’ve used research and analytics to reduce voluntary turnover and improve engagement, while also building practical, scalable HR programs like job mapping and career paths for 800+ employees. I’ve led high-profile investigations up to the Vice President level, supported post-acquisition integration, and modernized policies and talent acquisition as an HR Consultant promoted to Director—bringing structure, clarity, and continuous improvement to every team I work with.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources Business Partner
Trc Companies, Inc.
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Partnered with senior executives to translate business objectives into people strategies using data analytics to improve retention and organizational performance across a 1,000+ employee workforce. Led high-profile employee relations matters and investigations, and delivered change management, talent strategy, succession planning, post-acquisition integration, and large-scale onboarding.
Regional Human Resources Partner
Flagship Facility Services
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Served as the primary HR partner supporting multiple Texas clients, providing employee relations guidance, performance management support, and HR policy direction to operations teams across 500+ employees in a 24/7 environment. Led initiatives including attendance policy improvements, national Ambassador Training rollout, a peer-voting recognition system, and comprehensive training for frontline t
HR Consultant
NYSOM Group
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Provided HR consulting for a non-profit focused on community outreach, modernizing talent acquisition, supporting succession planning, and strengthening workforce resilience. Supported retention strategies and performance management, including readiness for potential Reduction in Force (RIF) scenarios, and led employee retention and volunteer recognition initiatives.
Human Resources Specialist
The Stem Nanny Company
Provided HR support as a Human Resources Specialist for The Stem Nanny Company.
Director of Human Resources
NYSOM Group
Led HR as Director of Human Resources after promotion in late 2020, modernizing talent acquisition, strengthening succession planning, and aligning HR policies to organizational goals in a non-profit environment. Partnered with senior leadership on retention, performance management, and readiness for potential Reduction in Force (RIF) scenarios.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Liberty University
Master of Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Grade: Honors; 4.0 GPA
Earned a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology with a focus in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Liberty University.
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University.
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