Scott Markham

About Scott Markham

I’m a people-first HR leader who believes strong cultures are built the same way strong teams are built: with trust, clarity, accountability, and genuine care for the people doing the work.Before my career in Human Resources, I spent nearly 20 years coaching competitive colorguard teams—helping young performers grow into confident, disciplined, high-achieving leaders under pressure. That experience has shaped how I lead today. Whether in rehearsal or the workplace, people do their best work when they feel seen, supported, and challenged with purpose.Over the past decade, I’ve applied that same coaching mindset to Human Resources leadership—partnering with organizations to strengthen people strategy, benefits programs, employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, learning and development, and culture. I lead with empathy, but I’m equally focused on outcomes: operational stability, engaged employees, thoughtful benefits design, and business results that last.My work spans core HR operations, benefits administration, workforce strategy, and DEIB initiatives, with a strong emphasis on communication, education, and trust-building. I’m particularly passionate about helping employees navigate change, supporting leaders through complexity, and ensuring people programs are both compliant and human.Beyond my professional role, I’m deeply committed to community impact. I serve on a board of directors supporting youth mentoring initiatives and actively contribute to DEIB-focused volunteer work—because leadership doesn’t stop at the office door.I’m at my best partnering with organizations that value integrity, belonging, and thoughtful leadership—and that understand investing in people is not separate from achieving business goals, but essential to it.

Experience

1. Human Capital Management Senior Analyst

   Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

   Feb 2026 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Partner with agency divisions and Developmental Center leadership to assess workforce learning needs and align development initiatives with organizational priorities.• Design, deliver, and enhance training using adult learning and performance-improvement principles.• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in instructional design and continuous learning for managers and supervisors.• Evaluate training effectiveness using metrics, surveys, and performance data to drive continuous improvement.• Own and manage training curricula in OhioLearn (Cornerstone), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliable completion tracking.• Serve as back-up administrator for the statewide learning management system, supporting functionality, data integrity, and user experience.• Create and maintain courses, manage enrollments, and generate compliance and performance reports.• Provide consultative support to employees and supervisors via ServiceNow and the training inbox.• Analyze LMS data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for learning and process improvement.• Collaborate with statewide administrators and IT partners to improve system accessibility, efficiency, and adoption.• Develop user guides, communications, and procedures to promote effective LMS use.• Design and administer the DODD Employee Recognition Program to strengthen engagement and alignment with organizational values.• Partner with leadership and HR teams to establish recognition criteria, policies, and communications.• Analyze participation and feedback to assess program impact and recommend enhancements.• Coordinate and manage the DODD Supervisor Series to build leadership and supervisory capability.• Oversee program logistics, materials, facilitator coordination, and participant tracking.• Consult with supervisors and managers on leadership development resources and expectations.• Monitor outcomes to ensure alignment with statewide leadership competencies and strategic objectives.

Education

• Marlington High School

  High School Diploma

• Kent State University

  Journalism

• Columbus State Community College

  Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2027

• Baldwin Wallace University

  Music Education