Walter Calvin
Memphis
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Senior HR Business Partner with 12 years of comprehensive experience in human resources. Proven track record of aligning HR initiatives with corporate business objectives to drive organizational growth. Expert in employee relations, talent acquisition, and change management. Recognized for improving retention by 22% and streamlining HR operations through advanced HRIS implementation. Dedicated to fostering inclusive workplace cultures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner
FedEx
Memphis
01.2021 - 12.2025
Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team, overseeing HR operations for a division of 1,200+ employees across the Mid-South region.
Engineered a data-driven retention strategy that reduced turnover by 18% within 18 months, saving an estimated $1.2M in annual recruiting costs.
Lead the "Memphis Talent Initiative," partnering with local universities (UofM, Rhodes) to build a robust pipeline for high-demand supply chain roles.
Spearhead annual compensation benchmarking studies to ensure market competitiveness in the competitive Memphis logistics corridor.
Human Resource Business Partner
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Memphis
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed employee relations and performance management for a clinical staff of 600+, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards.
- Implemented a revamped "Nurse Leadership" training program that increased internal promotion rates by 30%.
- Acted as the lead mediator for complex grievance procedures, maintaining a 95% resolution rate without legal escalation.
- Directed the rollout of a new HRIS (Workday), training 50+ managers on self-service portals and reporting tools.
HR Generalist
Autozone Corporate
Memphis
01.2014 - 05.2017
Administered benefits, open enrollment, and payroll coordination for corporate headquarters staff.
Modernized the onboarding process, reducing "time-to-productivity" for new hires from 3 weeks to 10 days.
Conducted 100+ interviews annually across multiple departments, including IT, Marketing, and Finance.
Ensured 100% compliance with federal and Tennessee-specific labor regulations during a multi-state office expansion.
HR Coordinator
First Horizon Bank
Memphis
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Maintained personnel records for 400+ employees and assisted with weekly payroll processing.
Coordinated company-wide "Memphis Community Service" days, boosting employee engagement scores by 12%.
Managed high-volume background checks and drug screening compliance for new hires in the financial sector.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 03.2012 - 04.2018
Skills
- Data analysis
- Compensation benchmarking
- Performance management
- HR software implementation
- Software: Workday, ADP, Kronos, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Expert Excel/Data Modeling)
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner
FedEx
01.2021 - 12.2025
Human Resource Business Partner
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
06.2017 - 12.2020
HR Generalist
Autozone Corporate
01.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
03.2012 - 04.2018
HR Coordinator
First Horizon Bank
01.2012 - 12.2013