Dean Tanner

About Dean Tanner

Executive Leader with outstanding strategic planning, communication, and leadership development skills. Well-versed in all aspects of HR in $1 billion + organizations with significant change management experience.A skilled strategist and trusted advisor, I have been a key contributor in the due diligence and integration of multiple acquisitions, serving as one of the most visible leaders to employees of the acquired organizations. My calm demeanor, clear communication, and empathetic approach engenders trust and respect from all constituents.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

   Apr 2024 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, serve as a member of the administrative Leadership Council for a $550M regional law firm with 750+ attorneys and 500 administrative staff across 13 offices in eight states. Fully accountable for all Human Resource functions including payroll, HRIS, benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, process improvement, and succession planning. Key Activities / Accomplishments:• Led evaluation, selection, and implementation of compensation market data platform to provide greater insight and information for staff compensation planning. • Led search for the Firm’s next Chief Operating Officer, acting as primary point of contact for executive search partner, leading search committee planning and actions, and coordinating candidate experience throughout the process. New COO joined the Firm April 2025.

Education

• The University of Alabama

  BA, Communications - Broadcast Journalism

  1985 — 1989

• The University of Alabama

  MBA, Business Administration

  1996 — 1997

Skills

• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Communication Skills
• Process Management
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Organizational Development
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Executive Search
• Vendor Management
• Personnel Management
• Operations Management
• Strategy
• Talent Management
• Team Management