Jonathan Brown

Dynamic Vice President of Human Resources with over 18 years of experience directing strategic HR initiatives in diverse settings, including marine and healthcare sectors. Proficient in optimizing employee relations and enhancing organizational compliance, achieving significant cost savings of $350K through streamlined hiring processes. Proven track record in workforce development and retention, leading to a 12% increase in employee satisfaction.

Ready to leverage expertise in leadership development and community partnerships to drive impactful HR strategies that align with corporate goals.

Vice President of Human Resources at Texas International Galveston Terminals (2023-02 – 2025-07)

• Directed HR strategy for marine terminal operations, optimizing support for over 300 employees across multiple entities.
• Orchestrated complex executive-level employee relations cases, bolstering compliance posture and minimizing organizational risk.
• Streamlined the hiring process, reducing time-to-fill by 9 days, resulting in $350K in cost savings and enhanced operational readiness.
• Championed internship and workforce development pipelines, contributing to a 12% improvement in employee retention rates.
• Engineered onboarding and supervisor development programs, coupled with accountability systems to elevate leadership capabilities.
• Formulated community and university partnerships to support a long-term talent acquisition strategy.

Senior HR Business Partner at LivaNova Houston (2016-08 – 2023-02)

• Served as a strategic HR Business Partner for clinical, engineering, and operational teams within a global med-tech environment.
• Led the Houston HR team, advising senior leaders on restructuring initiatives, policy interpretation, and cultural alignment.
• Facilitated integration efforts post-acquisition, harmonizing structure and culture with corporate expectations.
• Managed high-risk employee relations issues, conducting thorough investigations and leadership escalations to enhance team cohesion.
• Revitalized performance accountability through updated HR policies and comprehensive coaching frameworks.

HR Business Partner at Memorial Hermann Health System (2007-08 – 2016-08)

• Delivered employee relations guidance, conducted investigations, and developed training programs across multiple hospitals and corporate groups.
• Conceived and implemented the 'OWN IT' culture program, resulting in enhanced patient experience scores across all facilities.
• Directed leadership development initiatives, succession planning, and organizational alignment to ensure coherent departmental operations.
• Established engineering internship pipelines in collaboration with Texas A&M to bolster staffing preparedness.

Master of Science in Human Resource Development – University of Houston (2008 – 2009)

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Marketing – University of Mary Hardin Baylor (2001-09 – 2005-05)