Taylor Graves

About Taylor Graves

Clemson University | BS in Human Resources Management | Minor in PsychologyAs a Strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP), I work closely with Country Managers and Heads of Departments to align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring both people and organizational success. With deep expertise in the full employee lifecycle, I drive strategic HR solutions that enhance workforce engagement, optimize operations, and foster high-performing teams in a global environment.Global HR Leadership & Business PartnershipI excel in navigating the complexities of HR across diverse, multicultural teams, implementing best practices that drive business growth while supporting a strong, people-centric culture. By partnering with senior leadership, I provide data-driven insights, workforce planning strategies, and operational efficiencies that position HR as a key driver of success-Core Competencies & Expertise: Strategic HR Leadership – Partnering with executives to align HR strategies with business goals-Organizational Development – Driving change management, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives-Talent & Workforce Management – Leading full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning-Compensation & Benefits Strategy – Designing competitive total rewards programs to attract and retain top talent-Global Compliance & Risk Management – Ensuring adherence to labor laws, FMLA, I-9, E-Verify, harassment prevention, and Workers’ Compensation regulations- HRIS & Technology Optimization – Implementing HR tech solutions (Paycom, payroll systems) to enhance efficiency and data accuracy- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence – Streamlining HR workflows to improve productivity and cost-effectivenessI am passionate about creating impactful HR strategies that elevate organizations, empower employees, and drive sustainable business success.

Experience

1. Senior Human Resources Business Partner

   Novotech

   Apr 2025 — Present

   As the sole HR leader for U.S. operations, I function as both a Strategic HR Business Partner and Head of U.S. HR Operations, partnering directly with executives and department heads to align people strategy with business goals.Serve as trusted HRBP to the U.S. Managing Director, Chief Medical Officer, and SVP of Biometrics, advising on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.Lead all aspects of U.S. HR operations, including compliance, employee relations, benefits strategy, and talent management.Drive cross-functional projects across recruitment, onboarding, and resource allocation to support rapid growth.Act as facilitator across multi-workstream initiatives, ensuring alignment in talent processes such as requisition, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.Build strong relationships across global HR and business leaders to deliver consistent and effective HR support.Introduced improvements to onboarding and talent workflows, enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency.Resolved complex employee relations matters while mitigating risk and maintaining a culture of fairness and accountability.

Education

• Clemson University

  Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management

Skills

• Youth Development
• Event Planning
• Lifeguarding
• Cpr Certified
• Public Speaking
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
• Advertising
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Community Outreach
• Management
• Social Media
• Communication
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Water Safety Training
• Microsoft Office
• Psychology