Amy Bazemore

About Amy Bazemore

Strategic Human Resources leader with more than 20 years of experience driving HR strategy, employee relations, and workforce engagement across manufacturing, public sector, and higher-education environments. I specialize in aligning people strategy with organizational goals, building ethical, high-performing workplaces that balance compliance, culture, and business outcomes.I bring deep expertise in HR compliance (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ACA, HIPAA), labor and employee relations, workplace investigations, and policy governance. My career has centered on partnering with executives to design and execute HR programs that strengthen organizational effectiveness, mitigate risk, and enhance the employee experience.Highlights include leading enterprise-wide HR compliance at a publicly traded manufacturer, advising senior leaders in the public sector on complex investigations and collective bargaining matters, and modernizing policy frameworks for workforces exceeding employees. I’m known for bridging HR compliance with strategy, turning governance into a business advantage through data-driven insights, leadership coaching, and process improvement.Passionate about integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, I strive to create workplaces where people thrive and organizations operate with clarity and accountability.Senior HR Leader, HR Executive, Director of Human Resources, HR Strategy & Transformation, People & Culture Leadership, HR Business Strategy Alignment, Workforce Planning & Optimization, Organizational Development & Design, Executive Coaching & Leadership Development, HR Compliance & Governance, Employment & Labor Law, Workplace Investigations, HR Risk Management, HR Policy Development, Ethics & Compliance Programs, Regulatory Compliance (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ACA, EEO, HIPAA), Audit Readiness & HR Governance Frameworks, Employee Relations & Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining Strategy, Talent Management & Succession Planning, Employee Engagement & Retention, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership, Performance Management Systems, Culture Transformation, Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Workforce Modernization, People Analytics & Metrics, HR Process Optimization, HRIS Strategy (ADP Workforce Now, PeopleSoft, etc.), HR Budget & Headcount Planning, Continuous Improvement, Data-Driven HR Decision-Making, Multi-Jurisdictional HR Oversight, Public & Private Sector HR, ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Union & Non-Union Environments, Global Workforce Strategy

Experience

1. Human Resources Compliance Manager

   American Woodmark

   Apr 2024 — Present · Winchester, VA, US

   Lead enterprise-wide HR compliance strategy for a publicly traded, multi-jurisdictional manufacturer, driving governance and accountability across all human capital operations.* Advise executive leadership on complex workforce, immigration, and employment law matters impacting global operations.* Design and oversee a comprehensive HR compliance program integrating U.S. immigration protocols, SEC reporting standards, ESG commitments, and enterprise risk management.* Partner with cross-functional leaders (Legal, Finance, Audit, and Operations) to institutionalize policies ensuring labor, immigration, and regulatory compliance across all business units.* Direct audit readiness initiatives and internal controls for I-9 verification, visa sponsorship (H-1B, TN, EB2-NIW, PERM), and external agency reviews.* Monitor, interpret, and operationalize evolving employment laws and regulatory changes; proactively align policies with corporate governance and risk frameworks.* Champion a culture of compliance and ethical leadership through executive coaching, policy modernization, and cross-regional collaboration.Key Results: Strengthened governance maturity through a unified HR compliance infrastructure, reducing audit risk exposure and enhancing organizational transparency.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

• Hood College

  Bachelor's degree, Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Skills

• Affordable Care Act
• Health Insurance
• Benefits Administration
• Compensation & Benefits
• Graphic Design
• Event Management
• Press Releases
• Advertising
• Grant Writing
• Data Processing
• Adobe Illustrator
• Indesign
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Dissemination of Information
• Research
• Strategic Planning
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Community Outreach
• Customer Service
• Training
• Market Research
• Social Media Marketing
• Swot Analysis
• Graphics
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Onboarding
• Microsoft Office
• Community Development
• Government
• Leadership
• Online Marketing
• Policy Development
• Policy Research
• Illustrator
• Program Development
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Fundraising