Azizi Wilborn

Human Resources Executive with 18+ years of experience in strategic HR leadership and organizational development, expert in employee engagement and talent acquisition. My key achievements include driving a 40% increase in internal promotions that reduced external recruitment costs by 25% and implementing an HCM platform that improved payroll accuracy by 90% within just 90 days.

Vice President of Human Resources | Liberty Defense Group Feb 2023 – Jul 2025

• Led strategic human resources transformation project, establishing the company’s first scalable people infrastructure to support 40% YoY growth, by reducing compliance risk exposure, and positioning the company for successful government contract bids
• Designed a leadership pipeline and succession model that drove a 40% increase in internal promotions,

reducing external recruitment spend and strengthening bench strength.

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• Directed the launch of a new HCM platform in under 90 days, digitizing workflows, increasing payroll accuracy by 90%, and enabling data-driven workforce decisions
• Directed enterprise compensation strategy project, overhauling total rewards and equity to drive fairness and satisfaction (+15%).

Site Human Resources Manager/Director | Hytrol Conveyor, Co. Jan 2021- Feb 2023

• Built and scaled HR support for a new facility of three hundred employees, ensuring operational readiness through workforce planning, talent acquisition, safety, and compliance strategies
• Counsel department managers and supervisors on matters of discipline and conflict resolution

Developed safety and workforce programs that reduced injuries by 9%, saving $10K annually and preserving operational uptime.Area Human Resources Director | Atrium Hospitality Jan 2016 – Dec 2020

• Led HR operations for a multi-site hospitality group, overseeing talent acquisition, compensation,

training, payroll, and employee relations.

• Led HR operations for a multi-site hospitality group, overseeing talent acquisition, compensation,

training, payroll, and employee relations.

• Strengthened workforce stability through structured onboarding, training, and career development programs, increasing retention by 25%
• Designed risk management and compliance training that cut incident rates by 12% and boosted audit scores.

Human Resources Manager | Oxane Materials Jan 2013 – Jan 2015

• Delivered $300K in annual savings through strategic restructuring and workforce reskilling while maintaining morale and productivity.
• Introduced engagement and retention strategies that reduced turnover by 20% and lifted employee satisfaction scores by 5%.
• Directed HR operations across multiple plants and R&D facilities

Human Resources Leader | Owens Corning (Kelly Services) Jan 2011 – Nov 2012

• Partnered with plant leadership to strengthened HR compliance, communications, and workforce effectiveness.
• Instituted digital timekeeping and policy modernization, improving payroll accuracy by 15% and reducing compliance risk.

Human Resources Manager | Walmart Stores, Inc. Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

• Contributed to division-wide policy reform impacting 20% of the enterprise workforce, including attendance and compliance frameworks.
• Enhanced compliance by aligning work policies with evolving regulations, impacting 3500 hourly employees

Master of Art – Human Resource Management | Webster University Bachelor of Science – Organizational Management | John Brown University 2015

2011