Jacob Adkisson

About Jacob Adkisson

I’m a People Operations and HR Executive who builds scalable systems, intentional culture, and high‑performing teams. I specialize in helping organizations move from reactive HR to a strategic, data‑driven People function that fuels business growth.My career spans workforce planning, organizational development, HR operations, talent optimization, and leadership coaching. I’m at my best when partnering with executives to solve complex people challenges, design future‑ready org structures, and align talent strategy with business goals.Across my career, I’ve led transformation in fast‑changing environments ranging from redesigning workforce plans to modernizing HR processes to developing leaders who can navigate change with clarity and confidence. My approach blends strategic foresight, operational discipline, and a deep belief that people are the engine of performance.Core strengths are People Operations Leadership, Workforce Planning & Organizational Design, HR Strategy & Transformation, Talent Optimization & Leadership Development, Culture, Engagement & Change ManagementExecutive Coaching & Cross‑Functional Alignment.Whether I\'m building systems from the ground up or scaling a growing organization, my goal is the same: create a People function that enables teams to thrive and businesses to scale.

Experience

1. Vice President - People Operations

   Sunward Steel Buildings, Inc

   Jan 2022 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Partner with Executive & Senior Leadership to set direction and deliver results through people, culture, performance, and organization design. • Define and implement holistic People Experience strategy; integrate Talent Acquisition and HR Operations for a seamless, values-driven employee journey. • Champion inclusion, engagement, and accountability; embed equitable practices across all HR programs. • Oversee HR Operations excellence – policies, systems, compliance, and employee lifecycle administration – ensuring clarity and consistency. • Lead organizational design and change management initiatives to support scalability and transformation. • Establish risk management frameworks; identify and mitigate operational and compliance risks; report outcomes to Executive Leadership.

Education

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Corporate Communications

  2009 — 2011

• University of Texas at Tyler

  Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Development

  2019 — 2020

• Kilgore College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Commercial Photography

  2005 — 2008