Andy Wade

Experience

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  U.S. Army and Army National Guard

  Mar 1998 - Oct 2003

  Reconnaissance specialist; obtain, distribute and share vital combat and battlefield information on the enemy and on combat circumstances and environmental conditions. Engage enemy forces through direct combat or direct the employment of supporting weapon systems such as artillery and aviation support. Reconnaissance specialist; obtain, distribute and share vital combat and battlefield information on the enemy and on combat circumstances and environmental conditions. Engage enemy forces through direct combat or direct the employment of supporting weapon systems such as artillery and aviation support. Reconnaissance specialist; obtain, distribute and share vital combat and battlefield information on the enemy and on combat circumstances and environmental conditions. Engage enemy forces through direct combat or direct the employment of supporting weapon systems such as artillery and aviation support.

  • Cavalry Scout

    Apr 2003 - Oct 2003

  • Cavalry Scout

    Apr 2000 - Apr 2003

  • Cavalry Scout

    Mar 1998 - Jul 2000
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  U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

  Oct 2003 - Jun 2006

  Recruiter

  Provide full cycle recruiting services; contact, interview and counsel prospective applicants on all aspects and benefits of military employment. Evaluate and screen candidates to determine employment eligibility and achieve an assigned production objective. Build and grow partnerships with civic and social leaders within the community. Train and develop applicants for on-boarding and acclimation into the military industry.

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  US Army

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2015

  Analyze and implement strategic human resources and operations programs for the Department of the Army across a four state regional area. Implement and apply administrative procedures, policies, regulations and processes; determine and allocate logistical, financial, marketing and staffing assets for a regional recruiting area that serviced 32 Recruiting districts throughout Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Counsel and advise operational and C-Suite leadership on administrative functions including budget and personnel management. Initiate and track movement and personnel actions for both military and civilian support staff.Serve as the primary point of contact for the administrative support personnel that serve the organization and counsel the executive leaders with legal, moral, strategic and ethical guidance to achieve Department of Defense staffing requirements in support of National Security.Designed and delivered training, intervention and professional development for direct report staff in the areas of production, recruiting market analysis, operational strategic planning, logistical support and marketing precision. Show less Managed and led five Recruiting Districts responsible for achieving an assigned talent acquisition goal. Professionally developed more than 50 direct report staff leaders within the districts to assume roles of greater responsibility.Coordinate and implement administrative, logistical, strategic, marketing and budget plans for a production based organization that covered up to 800 square miles of operational responsibility.Developed seven leaders that were ultimately selected for advancement to leadership positions of greater responsibility at the district and regional level. Initiate and track personnel actions for all direct report staff including professional development opportunities, promotion, employee relations and discipline actions, and assignment management.Achieved the Glen E. Morell Award for recruiting excellence after only three years of practical experience; the highest achievement recognized for Soldier's within the United States Army Recruiting Command. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Talent Acquisition Manager/Human Resources Manager

    Jun 2006 - Mar 2014
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  US Army 1st Recruiting Brigade

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2017

  Human Resources Manager

  Develop and implement human resources initiatives for a production based organization of more than 300 employees. Interview, counsel and investigate applicants that apply to serve in the United States Army for positions of National Security. Determine placement based on interviewing, screening and performance potential of applicants in order to meet strategic Department of the Army talent acquisition needs. Negotiate compensation, incentives and benefits for new candidates that are selected for employment. Employ web-based human resource information systems to record and execute employment contracts and personnel actions with candidates. Show less

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  US Army Recruiting and Retention College

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2020

  Teacher/Instructor

  Lead facilitator/Instructor at an Army training institution for two graduate level courses that annually train approximately 185 senior leaders in the U.S. Army to serve in positions of operational, logistical, administrative and institutional support across the United States Army. Employ adult learning methods such as experiential, transitional and self-directed learning to provide expert facilitation and instruction in the areas of administrative and staff development for two additional courses that train and prepare more than 300 Executive and Corporate level leaders to assume positions in district and regional size organizations. Develop instruction that is aligned with consistently evolving regulatory and doctrinal guidance published by the Department of Defense. Counsel and mentor students regarding professional and personal development and career enhancement decisions. Initiate and track strategic human resources actions and personnel placement for both military and civilian students. Selected to instruct the most technically challenging course offered by the United States Army Recruiting Command over 62 other elite Non-Commissioned Officers. Show less

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  Brillient Corporation

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  Human Resources Business Partner

  Provide complete Human Resources services for a federal contractor servicing over 300 employees in a production environment including security screening, on-boarding, benefit delivery, payroll and termination. Investigate and resolve employee relations issues and concerns. Apply human resources policies in accordance with applicable labor law. Manage human resource services, actions and records using an HR information system. Counsel the corporate leadership team on strategic and operational human resources policies for a company that employs more than 1000 federal contractors serving in multiple federal agencies across the United States Show less

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  Hallcon Corporation

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

  Process Manager

  Manage and grow business opportunities for on demand specialty railroad staffing projects that provide expert mechanical and electrical service for client demands. Develop internal and organizational processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Assist with monitoring performance of employees and Independent Contractors; identify and manage risk and opportunities to meet Client and Company objectives. Generate, review, execute and maintain client contractual agreements. Perform team-level Human Resource related functions, such as onboarding of personnel, employee and contractor screening, physical and drug screening support, training and other back office support. Provide business development support through research and analysis. Show less

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  Johnson County, KS Government

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Human Resources Partner