Jacob Garrett

About Jacob Garrett

With over a decade of human resources work, I am a seasoned HR leader who excels at managing cross-functional projects, training and developing teams, and ensuring compliance and security. As a Human Resources Manager / HRBP at GATX, I support the strategic and operational needs of a global transportation company with over 2,500 employees and customers in 40 countries.My HR expertise is complemented by my military and law enforcement background, which has shaped my values of integrity, service, and excellence. I am an Army veteran with 17+ years of service, including a deployment to Iraq, and a former K9 handler and law enforcement instructor. I hold multiple certifications in law enforcement related fields including narcotics detection, CPR/AED, and advanced law enforcement drivers training. I also have a master\'s degree in international relations and a bachelor\'s degree in criminal justice.

Experience

1. Senior Human Resources Manager

   GATX

   Feb 2025 — Present · Hearne, TX, US

   As a Senior HR Manager, I am responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of organizational HR initiatives in employee and labor relations, policy and procedure development, performance management, and training. These initiatives support the company\'s business objectives and strategies.I am a key member of the facility Leadership Team and a Business Partner to the Service Center Manager, providing support and guidance to facility personnel in all aspects of the human resources function. I offer assistance and direction in partnership with Corporate COE support to all employees and retirees for benefits and compensation. I ensure that plans and objectives are clearly communicated, fair and competitive, and in compliance with federal and state laws.

Education

• Human Resources Center of Excellence (US Army)

  US Army Human Resources Advance Course - Certificate of Completion , Human Resources Development

  2020

• Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

  Associate's Degree, Police Science

  2010 — 2011

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice

  2012 — 2014

• University of Oklahoma

  Master of Arts - MA, International Relations

  2018 — 2020

• Human Resources Center of Excellence (US Army)

  US Army Human Resources Basic Course - Certificate of Completion - Certificate of Completion, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Dog Training
• Management
• Physical Security
• Counterterrorism
• Surveillance
• Microsoft Office
• Dod
• Public Speaking
• Police
• Typing
• Payroll
• Criminal Justice
• Homeland Security
• Instructor-Led Training
• Leadership
• Firearms Handling
• Teamwork
• Patrol
• Firearms
• Military Operations
• Excavation
• Military Leadership
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Force Protection
• Communication
• Weapons
• Investigation
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Social Networking
• Law Enforcement
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Word
• Government