Rodney C. Williams
Bristow
Summary
Strategic and data-driven HR Business Partner with 15+ years of experience designing and scaling people programs across complex, high-growth, and matrixed organizations. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to solve workforce challenges, drive organizational design, and implement performance and engagement strategies that improve business outcomes. Expert in employee relations, process optimization, and translating ambiguous business needs into structured, scalable solutions. Trusted advisor known for balancing empathy with accountability while fostering high-performing, inclusive teams in dynamic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
Washington
07.2023 - Current
- Serve as a strategic HR business partner to senior leaders across multiple divisions, advising on workforce planning, organizational design, performance management, and employee relations in a complex, evolving environment.
- Design and implement process improvements that streamline intake, job analysis, and hiring workflows, significantly reducing cycle time and increasing operational efficiency.
- Develop internal dashboards and tracking systems to provide real-time visibility into hiring pipelines and HR operations, enabling data-driven decision-making and improved stakeholder alignment.
- Identify systemic inefficiencies in classification and position management processes and lead cross-functional initiatives to redesign workflows, reduce manual touchpoints, and improve throughput.
- Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, leading complex case resolution with discretion while coaching managers on feedback delivery, performance improvement, and accountability frameworks.
- Contribute to organizational initiatives including restructuring and policy updates, leveraging workforce insights and trend analysis to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement.
Senior Human Resources Specialist (Contractor)
Cameo Consulting Group (PBGC)
Alexandria
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported high-volume staffing and classification operations during a mission-critical transition, partnering with HR leadership and hiring managers to improve recruiting workflows, merit promotion processes, and onboarding practices.
- Evaluated position structures and workforce alignment, identifying opportunities to streamline hiring and improve role clarity.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance process consistency, reduce delays, and improve the overall hiring experience.
- Delivered recommendations for policy and workflow improvements while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and documentation standards.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Brooksource / Kyndryl
Fairfax
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Partnered with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle while maintaining a high-touch candidate experience and ensuring alignment with talent strategy and business priorities.
- Advised hiring managers on hiring decisions, compensation alignment, and equitable practices.
- Built diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing strategies and leveraged recruiting metrics to assess performance, improve processes, and inform workforce planning decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to standardize hiring workflows and improve operational efficiency.
TA Operations SHRO Lead
Brooksource / IBM Federal
Fairfax
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Led HR operations for a large-scale federal hiring transformation initiative supporting the U.S. Census Bureau, overseeing end-to-end talent acquisition for high-volume national hiring.
- Directed cross-functional teams responsible for workforce planning, staffing operations, and process optimization.
- Identified operational bottlenecks and implemented standardized workflows that improved hiring velocity, compliance, and service delivery.
- Developed dashboards and tracking systems to enhance visibility into recruitment pipelines and support data-driven decision-making.
- Partnered with HR, IT, and legal stakeholders to align hiring strategies with program goals and regulatory requirements.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives focused on SLA performance, workflow efficiency, and onboarding readiness.
Staffing Specialist
YRCI
Fairfax
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Supported federal hiring operations by developing job analyses, assessment tools, and vacancy announcements using automated systems.
- Partnered with agency stakeholders to deliver full-cycle recruiting support aligned with workforce needs.
- Contributed to audit readiness and process improvement initiatives.
Senior Human Resources Specialist (FDIC)
YRCI / Business Management Associates
Arlington
11.2013 - 09.2019
- Served as a strategic HR advisor to IT and business leaders, partnering on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy initiatives supporting long-term transformation.
- Collaborated with leadership to define roles, develop competency frameworks, and implement structured hiring and assessment processes that improved role clarity, performance alignment, and hiring consistency.
- Led employee relations efforts and conducted workplace investigations, partnering with leadership and legal stakeholders to resolve complex performance and conduct issues with discretion and fairness.
- Analyzed workforce data, hiring trends, and employee feedback to identify process gaps and inform improvements.
Project Manager
Pro-Telligent LLC
Crystal City
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Managed federal staffing programs, overseeing project delivery, workforce planning, and client engagement.
- Scaled program staffing from 15 to 150 personnel while maintaining performance, compliance, and budget targets.
- Led recruiting and personnel management efforts and served as primary liaison between client and internal teams.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Fort Valley State University
Skills
- HR Business Partnership
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Performance & Talent Management
- Organizational Design
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Change Management
- People Analytics & Workforce Metrics
- Coaching & Leadership Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Process Design & Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Recruiting Strategy
- DEI & Culture Initiatives
- HR Systems (ATS, HRIS)
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- AI-Enabled HR Workflows
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
07.2023 - Current
Senior Human Resources Specialist (Contractor)
Cameo Consulting Group (PBGC)
12.2022 - 06.2023
Talent Acquisition Partner
Brooksource / Kyndryl
03.2022 - 11.2022
TA Operations SHRO Lead
Brooksource / IBM Federal
05.2021 - 03.2022
Staffing Specialist
YRCI
10.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Human Resources Specialist (FDIC)
YRCI / Business Management Associates
11.2013 - 09.2019
Project Manager
Pro-Telligent LLC
09.2010 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Fort Valley State University