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Christopher O

About Me

I’m a strategic HR leader and consultant with over 20 years of experience helping organizations build compliant, people-first workplaces that drive performance and minimize risk. From scaling startups to supporting established enterprises, I specialize in aligning HR operations with business strategy. My expertise spans HR infrastructure, employment law compliance, workforce classification, employee relations, and leadership coaching. I’ve built HR functions from the ground up, responded to EEOC and DOL claims, led RIFs, and designed executive recruitment pipelines—always with a focus on clarity, accountability, and results. Whether your company needs interim HR leadership, help navigating complex compliance issues, or support refining your people strategy, I bring a legal-savvy, solution-oriented approach backed by credentials that include a Master of Legal Studies in HR & Employment Law, SPHR, and SHRM-CP. Let’s work together to build HR systems that support your growth and protect your business.

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Head of HR, Compliance, & Legal Operations
2025 - Present

Senior HR Manager/Consultant
2024 - 2025

Director of Human Resources
2020 - 2024

Education

Masters of Legal Studies - HR, Employment Law, Policy & ManagementTexas A&M University - School of Law
2023 - 2025
Degree of Business Administration - Human Resources ManagementUniversity of Texas at San Antonio
2008 - 2010

Certification

Total Certifications1

I hold the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI and the SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, reflecting my expertise in strategic HR leadership, workforce compliance, and organizational development. I’m an active member of both the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), which keep me engaged with evolving HR practices, employment law, and leadership trends across industries. I also hold a Master of Legal Studies in HR, Employment Law, Policy & Management from Texas A&M University School of Law, reinforcing my ability to navigate the legal complexities of today’s workforce and deliver HR solutions that are both compliant and business-aligned.

Skills

Core skills9
Languages1

Skills

HR Strategy
Organizational Culture
Workforce Management
Employment Law Compliance
Compensation & Benefits
Talent Acquisition
Employee Relations & Investigations
Organizational Transformation
Executive HR Leadership

Languages

English

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