William Drue

About William Drue

Strategic HR Business Partner with 12+ years of experience advising senior leadership and c-suite executives across technology, engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions. I specialize in aligning people strategy with business priorities, driving organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and workforce readiness in fast‑moving, highly technical environments.I’ve led enterprise initiatives spanning organizational design, career architecture, succession planning, and performance management. My work includes building the career paths, designing leadership development programs, and implementing scalable talent frameworks that strengthen culture, engagement, and retention. I bring a data‑driven approach to workforce planning, compensation insights, and talent acquisition, consistently improving time‑to‑hire and elevating talent quality.Known as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, I navigate complex employee relations, guide change management efforts, and mitigate organizational risk through compliant, people‑centered solutions. My experience spans Fortune 500, aviation, financial services, and manufacturing environments giving me a broad, enterprise‑minded perspective on how to build high‑performing teams and future‑ready organizations.I’m passionate about developing leaders, simplifying HR processes, and creating career pathways that empower employees to grow and thrive.Proficient in the following platforms: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, Project, SharePoint, Outlook, Access, PeopleSoft, Brassring, Success Factors, ATLAS, Workday

Experience

1. VP, Human Resources Business Partner

   Texas Capital

   Nov 2022 — Present · Richardson, TX, US

   Enterprise minded HR Business Partner shaping the people strategy for the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Credit Officer, influencing leadership decisions that strengthen organizational resilience and long term performance. Operates as a strategic advisor on talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness—elevating leadership capability, driving succession and performance excellence, and advancing high impact talent acquisition and retention strategies that support the company’s future ready workforce.• Previously supported the Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer • Lead strategic initiatives in organizational design and career pathing for technology professionals• Design and facilitate leadership development programs tailored to the unique challenges faced by technology and engineering managers• Partner with hiring managers to streamline recruitment processes, focusing on attracting top-tier tech talent and improving time-to-hire metrics• Develop and implement performance management frameworks that align with industry best practices• Conduct talent reviews, succession planning, and risk assessment sessions to identify high-potential employees and critical roles within the tech organization• Analyze HR metrics and market trends to provide data-driven recommendations on compensation, benefits, and rewards strategies for tech roles• Spearhead employee engagement initiatives that resonate with our tech workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning• Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and compliant resolutions while maintaining a positive work environment• Act as a change management champion, supporting the implementation of new technologies and organizational transformations• Mitigate risk to the firm by ensuring policies and practices align with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Education

• Randolph High School (Randolph Air Force Base)

  High School Diploma

  2001 — 2005

• Prairie View A&M University

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2007

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Bachelor's Degree, Business and Criminal Justice

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Recruiting
• Management
• Team Building
• System Administration
• Security
• Access
• Outstanding People Skills
• Business Development
• Call Centers
• Highly Motivated Self-Starter
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Hospitals
• Human Resources
• Cpr Certified
• Policy
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Windows 7
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Government
• Interviews
• Job Placements
• Screening Resumes
• Customer Service
• Quality Assurance
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Training
• Leadership