Lawrence Brewer is a seasoned Senior HR Business Partner, most recently serving for 23 years at US Cellular, where he leveraged over a decade of experience to drive strategic human resource initiatives. Known for his innovative approach to talent management, Lawrence has successfully implemented programs that increased employee engagement by 20% and reduced turnover rates by 15% over the past two years. His expertise in aligning HR strategies and organizational development with business goals has been instrumental in fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture. Lawrence holds an MS in Human Resource Development from Villanova University and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional.
● Successfully partnered with senior leaders to deliver multiple major organizational changes, through overhaul of structures, roles, risk assessments, and change management leading to increased organizational effectiveness.
● Influenced Talent Management and Development agenda by helping enhance performance management and development programs, talent retention, and succession planning resulting in decreased turnover and increased bench strength.
● Passionate Leadership Development champion; led successful delivery of Talent Review, Leader Assimilation, and Front-line Leader Development programs that increased leader effectiveness and employee engagement.
● Led team focused on New Hire retention resulting in 20% reduction in openings and average savings of $150,000 per quarter for the New England territory.
● Led HR track for transition from internal recruiting for front line roles to an RPO model saving $1 million per year.
● Served as Interim Director of Human Resources and Front-Line Staffing; successfully managed a team of 10, supporting 1,000 associates.
● Presented with TOP award, the highest recognition given by parent company TDS, for strategy and structure developed in response to COVID-19 pandemic, promoting employee and customer health and safety.
● Collaborated with business leaders to critically analyze EngagementMore...