Gwendolyn McCullough

About Gwendolyn McCullough

I’m a seasoned Human Resources leader with 20+ years of experience guiding organizations across public, private, and government sectors. My career has been defined by building inclusive, policy aligned workplaces, leading union negotiations, and ensuring compliance in complex, multi site environments.I thrive at the intersection of people and policy — whether it’s streamlining recruitment pipelines, designing HR frameworks for federal contracts, or maintaining 100% audit readiness across FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, and DOL standards. My approach blends empathy with precision, empowering teams while safeguarding organizational integrity.Highlights of my work include:• Reducing time to fill by 30% through recruitment and onboarding innovation.• Championing workplace safety initiatives and fostering cultures of accountability.• Integrating DEI and wellness programs to strengthen engagement and retention.• Leading collective bargaining and grievance resolution in transit adjacent and public sector environments.Beyond HR operations, I’m passionate about service, structure, and scalable impact. As Founder of Legacy Professional Enterprises, I extend my expertise into federal contracting, creative outreach, and ministry based initiatives — aligning people strategy with mission driven work.I bring warmth, rigor, and integrity to every engagement, and I’m energized by opportunities to partner with organizations committed to transformation, equity, and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager

   Equiniti

   Jul 2021 — Present

   EQ provides strategic solutions for shareowner management. We offer a range of transfer agent services that enable our clients to manage share registers, communicate with shareowners and undertake significant corporate actions – simply and effectively.

Education

• Concord University, School of Law

  JD Program

  2002 — 2003

• College of Charleston

  BA

  1982 — 1985

• Clark Atlanta University

  MPA

  1986 — 1988

Skills

• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Human Resources
• Personnel Management
• Recruiting
• Strategy
• Employee Training
• Hris
• Training
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Onboarding
• Deferred Compensation
• Policy