Connie Spruill

About Connie Spruill

With over three decades of leadership across state, city, and nonprofit systems, I bring deep expertise in employee relations, organizational strategy, and trauma-informed HR practices.As a contract HR professional, I help organizations navigate change, strengthen compliance, and build people-focused cultures that last. My work spans designing and managing HR infrastructures, leading complex investigations, modernizing policies, and advising executives on leadership alignment and employee wellbeing.My background includes serving as HR Director, HR Business Section Manager, and Employee Relations Manager across multiple government and public service agencies — experiences that honed my ability to manage large, multi-level organizations with fairness, empathy, and clarity.I believe effective HR leadership is about more than rules — it’s about creating environments where both management and staff are heard, respected, and equipped to thrive. Whether leading an HR team, stepping in as interim director, or consulting on high-impact projects, I deliver:• Strategic HR design and leadership for agencies in transition• Expertise in employee relations, investigations, and compliance• Talent and performance systems that promote accountability and growth• Deep understanding of generational trauma and organizational healing• A people-first approach that balances compassion with business needsLet’s connect if you’re seeking an experienced HR partner for project-based, interim, or consulting engagements.

Experience

1. HR Business Section Manager

   Gwinnett County Government

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

Education

• American Public University

  Bachelor's degree, English, concentration in writing

  2019

Skills

• Workshop Facilitation
• Healthcare
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Organizational Development
• Succession Planning
• Onboarding
• Budgets
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Coaching
• Employee Engagement
• Job Descriptions
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• College Recruiting
• Human Resources
• Payroll
• Training
• Policy
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Personnel Management
• Psychotherapy
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Peoplesoft
• Workforce Planning
• Resume Writing
• Executive Coaching
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Public Speaking
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Performance Management