Michael Hardin
Woodbridge
Summary
Human Resources leader with 7+ years of experience driving talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development across corporate, legal, and operations sectors. Skilled in building high-performance teams, implementing HRIS systems, and aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
MLG Attorneys At Law
09.2024 - Current
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – Write job ads, source candidates, manage applicant databases, and oversee the interview process.
- Onboarding & Training – Welcome new hires, run orientations, and facilitate training programs.
- Employee Relations – Handle conflicts, address complaints, and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Performance & Development – Manage evaluations, identify training needs, and support career growth and succession planning.
- Engagement & Retention – Organize team-building, feedback programs, and initiatives to improve morale.
- HR Administration & Strategy – Maintain employee records, ensure compliance, and forecast workforce needs.
Talent and Risk Manager
Gatekeeper Systems
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding – Sourced, hired, and onboarded qualified candidates while maintaining employee records and paperwork.
- Team Leadership & Development – Supervised and motivated recruiting staff and claims teams; created development plans and training programs.
- Process Improvement – Designed and managed hiring, onboarding, and development processes to meet organizational goals.
- Workforce Planning & Analysis – Conducted departmental needs assessments and analyzed HR and safety metrics to improve operations.
- Claims & Risk Management – Oversaw claims processing teams, managed insurance policies, and resolved complex claims.
- Safety & Compliance – Delivered safety training, enforced policies and regulations, and maintained accurate records.
Operations Project Manager
Disneyland
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Project Leadership – Directed the successful completion of 100+ projects across diverse industries and locations.
- Contract Negotiation & Sales – Negotiated pricing with clients and vendors, estimated costs, and secured projects with consistent 30% profit margins.
- End-to-End Project Management – Oversaw the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, execution, and delivery.
- Client & Stakeholder Communication – Facilitated ongoing updates and collaboration between clients, customers, team members, and ownership.
- Financial Coordination – Partnered with finance teams to manage billing, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing tied to project milestones.
- Versatile Project Experience – Led varied initiatives including office remodels, relocations, construction, attraction builds, and technical setups.
Account Manager / HR Assistant
Bold Home Supply
06.2019 - 01.2021
- 3PL & Client Operations Management – Oversaw inventory receipt, returns, distribution, warehouse organization, and resolution of client issues.
- Daily Business Oversight – Collaborated with the operations manager to manage and streamline daily operations.
- Policy Enforcement & Process Improvement – Ensured company policies were followed and recommended operational improvements to boost performance.
- Cross-Department Collaboration – Coordinated with various departments to enhance efficiency and workflow.
- Sales & Supplier Management – Monitored orders, maintained supplier relationships, and prepared/distributed sales reports.
- Customer & Market Engagement – Served as point of contact for clients and contractors, while staying updated on industry trends and market developments.
Operations and Business Development Coordinator
Renew Transfer
10.2015 - 05.2019
- Strategic Planning & Business Development – Developed long-term initiatives, identified market opportunities, and created sales strategies to drive growth.
- Cross-Team Coordination – Facilitated collaboration between teams, encouraging idea exchange and cross-functional learning.
- Financial & Operational Analysis – Assessed departmental budgets to reduce costs, optimize profits, and improve efficiency.
- Client Relationship Management – Built and maintained strong customer relationships, coordinated events, and supported pitches and presentations.
- Administrative & Reporting Support – Managed proposals, agendas, cost estimates, client databases, and internal/external communications.
- Leadership & Employee Engagement – Motivated employees through positive reinforcement, incentives, and guidance to achieve company objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO01.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Law
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05-2019
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Risk Assessment
- Talent Acquisition
- Project Management
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Analysis
- Operations Management
- HR Data Analytics
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Onboarding / Training
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
MLG Attorneys At Law
09.2024 - Current
Talent and Risk Manager
Gatekeeper Systems
12.2021 - 08.2024
Operations Project Manager
Disneyland
03.2021 - 12.2021
Account Manager / HR Assistant
Bold Home Supply
06.2019 - 01.2021
Operations and Business Development Coordinator
Renew Transfer
10.2015 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Lindenwood University
Associate of Arts - Business Law
Lindenwood University
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