Edwillis Wright
Human Resources Business Partner @Illinois Institute Of Technology
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WORK HISTORY
Human Resources Business Partner @Illinois Institute Of Technology
Chicago, IL, US
Serve as lead HR partner to 17 academic and admin departments, providing strategic support to over 300 employees. Reduced time-to-fill by 22% by streamlining requisition and interview workflows. Conducted department-specific turnover analysis, leading to targeted retention plans. Advised senior leadership on complex ER issues and resolved 5 cases with minimal legal exposure. Consistently achieved 100% satisfaction in post-engagement HR surveys with department managers.
EDUCATION
Illinois State University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
National Louis University
Master of Science (M.S.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Trinity Christian College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
SKILLS
ABOUT EDWILLIS WRIGHT
Strategic and human-centered HR leader with 7+ years’ experience partnering with leadership to drive people operations across nonprofit, healthcare, and startup sectors. Proven success building inclusive, performance-driven teams through employee engagement, leadership coaching, and talent development. Known for balancing vision with execution of big-picture strategy and operational rigor. Trusted advisor to executive leaders with deep knowledge of multi-state compliance, workforce planning, and cultural transformation.
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