Ashley Brooks

About Ashley Brooks

Sr. HR Business Partner with a proven track record partnering with both Fortune 500 and privately held companies to drive people-focused strategies that support business goals. Passionate about fostering a positive, creative, and high-performing work environment, I bring a unique talent for generating enthusiasm and advancing innovative ideas.I collaborate closely with business leaders to develop and implement HR solutions that enhance productivity, engagement, and retention. I help leaders and teams do their best work while championing cultures where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Whether working independently or in a team, my approach is collaborative, energetic, and solutions-focused. I get energized by helping employees discover their strengths and reach their full potential, through strategic business and talent initiatives.My top Strengths (via StrengthsFinder) are Positivity, Arranger, Communication, Harmony, and Individualization. These align perfectly with my career aspirations: to inspire, empower, and enable people to do their best work and have fun while doing it.Outside of work, I enjoy DIY projects around the house and garden, exploring nature with my rescue dogs, and spending quality time with my family.

Experience

1. Senior Human Resources Business Partner

   Holmes Murphy

   Aug 2017 — Present

   Holmes Murphy you might ask? Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by people smarter than you, who challenge you to think differently and make you better personally and professionally as a result? We’re very proud of the 1300+ “difference makers” throughout our 15 locations. Here at Holmes Murphy, we don’t sell insurance; we sell our cumulative knowledge and experience. The company with the best talent wins — that’s why we’re committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people in the insurance business!

Education

• University of North Texas

  Bachelor's degree, Social Science

• The University of Dallas

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources

Skills

• Human Resources
• Time Management
• Organizational Development
• Training
• Management
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Policy
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Handbooks
• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Temporary Placement
• Taleo
• Sourcing
• Employee Engagement
• HR Policies
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Onboarding
• College Recruiting
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Hiring
• Employee Benefits
• Succession Planning
• Internet Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Employee Training