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Sean Jefferson

@seanjefferson

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Strategic HR leader with expertise in employee relations and compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values strategic HR leadership and fosters employee engagement.

I am a strategic HR transformation leader with over 15 years of experience in creating talent magnets that attract top-tier professionals across highly regulated industries. My expertise spans financial services, healthcare, transportation, and technology, where I have consistently built teams that exceed market standards. As a SHRM-SCP certified expert, I leverage data-driven succession frameworks to identify future leaders and implement retention strategies that drive measurable revenue growth.

Throughout my career, I have successfully transformed exit data into competitive market advantages, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. My key projects include designing an enterprise-wide performance and development system that upskilled 60% of the workforce, resulting in a 19% increase in productivity. I have also led HR strategy during significant mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining high retention rates of key talent.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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HR Consultant

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Self-employed

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Designed and implemented comprehensive employee recognition programs for financial institutions, significantly increasing employee engagement and retention. Provided strategic consultation on pre-employment screening and employee management practices to tech startups, enhancing predictive validity and reducing hiring manager workload.

Recognition Programs Employee Screening Talent Acquisition Policy Development Executive Recruitment Curriculum Development Workday HCM

VP, Human Resources Business Partner

United Community Bank

May 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Recruited, trained, and developed sales teams, creating comprehensive onboarding and coaching programs that increased productivity. Provided HR leadership and consulting across 208 banking centers spanning 6 states, ensuring consistent policy application and employee support.

HR Leadership Performance Management Total Rewards Strategy Succession Planning Critical Skill Retention Index

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

May 2021 - Apr 2022 (11 months)

Conducted comprehensive investigations for sensitive employee relations matters, maintaining compliance with university policies and federal regulations. Led organizational design assessments that identified optimal departmental structures, improving cross-functional collaboration and generating operational savings.

Employee Relations Organizational Design Performance Management Conflict Resolution Compliance Policies

Director of Human Resources

Karidan Logistics Company

Oct 2008 - Mar 2021 (12 years 5 months)

Led strategic HR functions across 10 states for a transportation and logistics organization, establishing vision and policy frameworks that ensured compliance with varying state employment laws. Built, developed, and mentored a team of regional HR professionals focused on employee relations excellence.

Policy Frameworks Employee Relations Total Rewards Strategy Organizational Design Onboarding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Clemson University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Obtained a Master of Business Administration from Clemson University. This program provided advanced knowledge in business management and strategic leadership.