Timothy Bolton has over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership. He has held roles such as Vice President of HR for large multi-national companies. Bolton has expertise in areas such as compensation, benefits, recruitment, mergers and acquisitions, and HR systems. He currently works as a senior partner for a consulting firm providing HR solutions and services.
1. Timothy J Bolton
4072 Alvin Street ● Saginaw, MI 48603
● Cell: 678-689-5227
tbolton2004@comcast.net
Human Resources Executive
Strategic Business Planning ● Corporate Restructuring
Organizational Design ● Talent Management ● Corporate Wide Compensation Structure
Large Scale Program Design & Change Implementation Strategy
World class HR executive providing HR and OD strategy to corporate and subsidiary business groups
worldwide. Equally successful strengthening employee performance, program performance, and supporting
revenue and profitability in large multi-site, multi-cultural HR organizations with budgets from $500k to
$15 million.
Play an active role on the executive committees of global organizations, providing guidance on the human
resources function to promote new thinking and innovative solutions to the most critical HR challenges.
Offering extensive knowledge and experience in new business unit start-ups, mergers and acquisitions,
cultural realignment, proactive labor relations, communications and process solutions.
Achievements & Areas of Expertise
Compensation & Benefits
● Negotiated complex and highly sensitive domestic and international compensation packages in more
than 5 countries for key executives. Plans have included equity and stock options, incentive schemes,
long-term project related compensation plans, company wide bonus programs, tax effective
compensation programs and employee retention based pay programs.
● Led in the sourcing and negotiation of the insurance programs. Plans included directors’ and officers’
liabilities, professional industry, buildings/construction and contents, as well as all personnel
related insurance.
Recruitment, Retention & Employee Services
● Successfully established HR standards for (Global Growth) aligning law and tax compliance issues.
Partnered with leading executive search providers to assist in positioning key leadership talent in each
region and implementing pioneering innovations in outsourcing, university partnerships and on-line
sourcing. Recruitment operations encompassed the hiring of 3 to 5 thousand employees annually.
● Researched and negotiated outsourcing partnerships for critical training needs which successfully
streamlined internal costs and enhanced overall capabilities. Delivered new graduate recruitment and
training programs, management training, sales effectiveness training and launched the first executive
coaching initiative in 7 billion division with 38,000 associates.
Mergers & Acquisitions
● Integral part of numerous executive leadership committees assessing potential acquisition opportunities,
conducting due diligence and recommending “buy/no buy” decisions. Actively participated in
negotiations for and analysis of acquisitions and divestures for (Global and New Business Growth).
Provided expertise in integration of human resources, HRIS, employment law and tax incentives for
multiple geographic regions.
Human Resources Information Systems
● Negotiated with leading technology services providers and led in the design and implementation
numerous HR systems.
2. Professional Experience
OnSite HR Solutions, Inc. – Atlanta, GA 2008-Present
Creating HR Solutions Linked to Business Strategies.
Senior Partner/Owner
Serve as a key member of the company’s executive team, contributing across a full breadth of business
issues and initiatives to ensure company goals are attained. Responsible for establishing strong strategic
relationships with client companies through the development, implementation, and project leadership of
human resource services which enable client companies to achieve HR objectives.
AMB Group LLC – Atlanta, GA 2005-2007
A holding company for the diversified business and investment assets of Arthur M. Blank including the
Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Force, Mountain Sky Ranch, and several smaller entities within the retail and
hospitality industry.
Vice President of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness
Provided strategic human resource leadership and support to 7 subsidiaries and 1 non-profit foundation, and
oversaw 300 associates. Reported into the Chairman & CEO and worked closely with the senior leadership
team to develop and execute best-in-class HR capabilities across all HR facets including talent
development and acquisition, succession planning, strategic direction of the organization, performance
management, champion the company’s values, future acquisitions, and organizational effectiveness.
The Home Depot, Inc. – Atlanta, GA 1988-2004
$73B, publically traded company, and the world’s largest home improvement retailer with stores located
in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, 10 Canadian provinces, Mexico
and China.
Vice President of Human Resources, Home Depot Supply, Home Depot New Growth Business Division /
EXPO Design, (2001-2004)
Led a team comprised of 8,000 associates and oversaw Human Resource services for 9 subsidiary business
units and 15 internal Greenfield start-ups representing $2.5 billion in combined revenue for the Home
Depot Supply Business, a division of The Home Depot which distributes products and offers services to
builders, contractors, government entities, industrial businesses and maintenance professionals. Reported
into the Executive Vice President of Home Depot Supply and the Executive Vice President of The Home
Depot. Consulted with the Division President on all matters including operations, finance, public relations,
internal communications and new business development.
• Provided integration and due diligence for 10 global company acquisitions.
• Created the 1st shared services organization by leveraging synergies from existing operations.
Vice President of Human Resources, Home Depot International Division / EXPO Design Center /
Corporate Functions (2000-2002)
Responsible for leading a HR team of 25,000 associates and a staff of 90 to support the combined business
units representing approximately $3 billion in revenue. Reported into the Group President of International
Division, President of EXPO Design Center and Executive Vice President of Human Resources, directly
contributing to the achievement of the divisions’ business objectives through the development and
implementation of talent initiatives.
• Overall responsibility for the Home Depot International division’s International Human Resources
/ Global Sourcing & Logistics functions having direct impact on the attainment of the division’s
goals.
• Assisted the President, Home Depot International on all HR related matters.
• Provided HR direction and coaching to the Home Depot International senior management team
and HR team.
• Guided and consulted management teams in each new international market by developing and
monitoring programs and processes, in the context of the Employer of Choice framework, to
ensure effective country HR management and facilitate a share of best practices.
3. • Served as chief strategist in designing the divisions’ organizations including staffing, full
succession implementation, enhanced learning and development offerings, and improved
performance management systems.
• Further developed the global remuneration strategy, encapsulating a market related reward
structure which adequately supported recruitment and retention, motivated long and short-term
performance oriented delivery, and complied with best practices.
• Provided full HR support to 4500 person corporate office across all corporate functions including
Finance, Legal, HR, IS, Real Estate, Purchasing, Maintenance, Credit and Strategic Business.
• Served as key contributor in due diligence process and negotiations for acquisitions and
Greenfield market entry.
Vice President of Human Resources, Southeast & Southern Division – Tampa FL (1996-2000)
Promoted to develop and direct the region’s HR strategy and processes, focusing on the implementation of
effective infrastructure across 11 geographically distinct states and Puerto Rico. Led all facets of HR to
support the growth objectives, opportunities and strategies for this division, encompassing 225 stores with
38,000 associates, representing $7 billion in revenue. Directly managed a staff of 45 associates and
reported into the Division President and Executive Vice President of HR. Provided expertise to the
division in recruiting and staffing, compensation, benefits, executive development, and employee relations.
• Transitioned southeast region into 2 functionally supported divisions.
• Lead successful integration of The Home Depot’s processes, policies and recruitment into Puerto
Rico.
• Initiated gap analysis focusing on organizational and individual competencies. Identified specific
needs and structured processes in recruitment, performance management, training and
development to fill these gaps.
• Integrated human capital planning as a formal part of the company’s business planning process.
Corporate Special Projects (June 1996-October 1996)
Director of Human Resources & Training Manager, Crossroads (1995 - 1996)
Staffing & Development Manager, Southeast Division – Tampa, FL (1994 - 1995)
District Human Resources Manager, Southeast Division – Jacksonville, FL (1992 - 1994)
Assistant Store Operations Manager – Atlanta, GA (May 1990 – April 1992)
Department Manager – Lawrenceville, GA (August 1989 – May 1990)
Sales Professional – Lawrenceville, GA (April 1988 – August 1989)
Education & Certificates
Central Michigan University – Mt. Pleasant, MI (August 1986)
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Elected Member of “The Global Directory of Who’s Who” (2010)
Published Inside The Minds HR Benchmarks For Success (2007)
Advanced Certification in Employee Relations Law – Institute for Applied Management & Law (IAML)
(2002 & 2004)
Project Management – Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center (2004)
Global Business Forum (2004)
Executive Leadership Program – Emory University (2003)
Certifications in Public Speaking – Speak Easy (2003)
Six Sigma Champion Certification (2002)
Mergers & Acquisitions – AMA (2000)
Latin American HR Forum – Mercer University (2000)
Human Resources Executive Program – University of Michigan Business School (1997)
NON-PROFIT BOARDS:
Devereux Treatment Network (2003- present)