James Walker

Collaborate with businesses to identify their needs for HRIS systems and implement their strategic goals

Manage all phases of technology implementation while creating full client “buy-in” and strong relationship management Monitor and maintain project plan to ensure deliverables and milestones are properly implemented Direct and manage corporate project development. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Liaison with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

Developed and maintained key relationships with senior staff to ensure proper business execution. Managed all HR initiatives to align with state and federal compliance for alignment with company objectives and increased staff morale. Reporting staff of 6 Department Managers with a company staff of 120

Oversaw all strategic staffing, and business opportunities for the store and fully responsible for a staff level of 145 employees - Strategic staffing, recruitment, training and development for all locations - Fully responsible for mass hire and opening of store - Project managed mass hiring and $20 million large box retail opening - Managed all employee relations and proper compliance in alignment with OSHA standards - Conflict management and senior coaching to achieve business and sales objectives

Managed all locations throughout New England, with direct report staff of 8 Office Managers and 10 Sales professionals. Developed talent management and recruitment strategies for proper sales and business growth. This resulted in groundbreaking strategy development aligning the company as an industry leader and breaking sales goals.

Oversaw all strategic staffing and recruitment strategies in 4 locations with roughly 600 associates. Accountable for all terminations and proper awareness of employment practices. Ensured government compliance, labor laws, and benefits for all associates. Managed effective wage consistency and effective burn rates for all controllable expenses.

Founded WOW Tools which merged with Eighty20 in 2003 to challenge business assumptions and improve results for private academic schools across North America and Europe. Consulted with steak holders to ensure technology implementation and full scale communication solutions.