Byron McCoy, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Head of Talent

Gainesville, Florida, United States12 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in building people-centered HR strategies.
Proven track record in talent acquisition and development.
Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare HR Executive with a focus on organizational development and talent management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human Resources (hr)Organizational DevelopmentTalent Management

Other Skills

Ethical LeadershipLeadership DevelopmentStrategic PlanningStrategic Human Resources LeadershipEducational LeadershipRecruitingBenefits AdministrationEmployee Learning & DevelopmentCoachingHR ConsultingHR ManagementHR TransformationBusiness StrategyStrategyE-Learning

About

Byron’s experience touches on both the public and private sector, with the last decade spent in service to the University of Florida, supporting the mission of their NCI designated cancer center. As an HR professional, leader, and specialist in organizational development, he focuses on building strong relationships at all levels of the organization, providing expert consultation and coaching to staff and leadership, improving the talent acquisition process to effectively reach top talent, ensuring equal access to learning and development opportunities, as well as ensuring equity and fairness in all policies and initiatives. With senior certifications from both the Society for Human Resource Management and the Human Resource Certification Institute as well certification as a workplace mediator and mediation trainer from the Mediation Training Institute at Eckerd College, his ultimate goal is to create an environment and culture which drives exceptional performance with engaged, fulfilled people at its core by applying industry best practices and novel approaches to delivering essential HR services and strategic business partnership.

Experience

12 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

7 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Uf health cancer institute

4 roles

Associate Director of People & Culture

Promoted

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Human Resources (HR)Organizational DevelopmentEthical LeadershipLeadership DevelopmentStrategic PlanningStrategic Human Resources Leadership+1

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Dec 2022 – Jul 2023 · 7 mos

Developed and executed HR policies and programs related to workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation, and employee relations to build staff-focused culture.
Led, supervised, guided, and trained Office of Human Resources staff and provided oversight of HR operations as well as DEI and Talent Development programming.
Reviewed and measured results of talent operations and modified efforts and practices to support Center mission and ongoing operational needs.
Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.

Human Resources (HR)Organizational DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentStrategic PlanningStrategic Human Resources Leadership

HR Manager

Promoted

Jun 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs, and functions to deliver a comprehensive and tailored HR program.
Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to talent acquisition strategies.
Developed and facilitated comprehensive onboarding, recruitment, and offboarding programs, supporting the full employment lifecycle.
Key Results:
Spearheaded creation of critical HR communications tools and platforms in Teams to connect disparate parts of the Cancer Center.
Supported development of the new Office of the Director, Division of Research Services, Division of Research Intelligence, and Division of Clinical Research Administration & Finance, including recruitment of key staff and leadership.
Managed and oversaw recruitment of over 30 positions as well as the addition of new trainee
and fellowship programs in collaboration with the Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination program.

Human Resources (HR)Organizational DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentStrategic Human Resources Leadership

HR Generalist

Jun 2017 – Jun 2021 · 4 yrs

Delivered consultative services and partnered with senior leadership to drive organizational growth and meet strategic goals.
Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices, and policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic talent acquisition strategies.
Key Results:
Developed and implemented tailored comprehensive HR program in service of Cancer Center's mission.
Partnered with senior and executive leadership to execute the Center's growth and expansion plans.
Directed and managed over 150 successful recruitments, focusing primarily on clinical research and research administration professionals and leadership.
Drove the development of internal mechanisms for promotion, recruitment, and compensation informed by industry metrics and best practices.

Human Resources (HR)Talent ManagementOrganizational Development

Tower hill insurance group

HR Coordinator

Feb 2016 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · Gainesville, Florida

Coordinated recruitment processes for assigned departments, assisting with the selection and identification of qualified candidates.
Conducted orientation and onboarding, explaining policies, employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
Counseled managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures, and workplace issues.
Coordinated company training and compiled training reports and communication to support compliance with corporate and industry requirements.

Human Resources (HR)RecruitingBenefits AdministrationOrganizational Development

Celebrations catering

2 roles

HR Manager

Promoted

May 2014 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gainesville, Florida

Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention, and engagement.
Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations in addition to
compliance with company policies and procedures.
Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.

Human Resources (HR)

Team Leader

Sep 2012 – May 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos · Gainesville, Florida

Managed day-to-day functions of assigned teams according to project scope, delegating tasks and delivering reports at the conclusion of each assignment.
Coached and trained staff in job functions, ensuring performance and quality standards were met.
Resolved job-site issues and complaints, working with assigned staff, management, and customers as necessary to reach a satisfactory conclusion.