Tom Branning
HR, People Operations, Change Management & Talent Acquisition | Hands-On Strategic Partner to Growing Organizations | SHRM-SCP & CTL Certified
- Role
- Director of People & Culture at Cowan Systems, LLC
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tom Branning
Strategic and results-driven People & Culture leader with over 12 years of experience in people operations, talent acquisition, employee development, and employer branding. Passionate about designing and executing scalable, sustainable people strategies that attract and retain top talent while fostering a workplace culture where employees feel empowered to do and be their best.As the People Team leader, I specialize in developing and implementing HR initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness, optimize talent management, and enhance the employee experience. I have extensive experience in executive talent acquisition and development, HR operations, benefits administration, compensation strategy, workforce planning, and compliance.I am passionate about building high-performing teams, coaching leaders, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Experience
Director of People & Culture
Dec 2024 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US
As the Director of People & Culture at Cowan Systems, I spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive people strategies to support over 2,100 employees nationwide. My role involves leading the entire People Team, including Talent Acquisition, Development, Benefits, Employee Relations & Engagement and all aspects of HR operations.• Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive people strategies to support over 2,100 employees nationwide, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a strong company culture.• Lead the People Team, overseeing Talent Acquisition, Employee Development, Benefits, Employee Relations & Engagement, and HR Operations to drive a high-performing, people-centric organization.• Design and implement scalable, sustainable HR strategies that attract and retain top talent while fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to do and be their best.• Drive executive talent acquisition, leadership development, and workforce planning to ensure long-term organizational success.• Oversee compensation, benefits, and compliance programs, ensuring competitive offerings and adherence to regulations.• Optimize HR processes and technology to enhance operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and employee experience.• Lead $1M+ contract negotiations, process improvements, and strategic initiatives to maximize business impact.• Partner with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness and long-term growth.• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing strategic HR guidance on employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.• Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Education
University of Buenos Aires
Spanish Language and Literature
2008 — 2008
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Business Administration, Transportation & Logistics / Business Management; International Business
2012
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