James Westwood
About James Westwood
James Westwood serves as the People Operations Manager at Awardco, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in HR process improvement and workforce analysis, he has developed expertise in managing HRIS systems and enhancing employee experience.
Work at Awardco
James Westwood has served as the People Operations Manager at Awardco since 2021. In this role, he has implemented innovative HR processes aimed at enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency. He leads benefits administration, ensuring that the organization offers comprehensive and competitive employee benefits packages. Additionally, he plays a key role in scaling HR operations to align with Awardco's strategic goals, supporting the development and execution of employee onboarding and training programs.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current position, James Westwood worked at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as an HR Process Improvement Specialist from 2016 to 2021. In this capacity, he focused on improving HR processes over five years in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. He also held the position of Consulting Workforce Analyst at Appalachian State University from 2014 to 2016, where he contributed to workforce analysis. His earlier experience includes working as a Student Data Analyst at Utah Valley University from 2013 to 2014 and various roles at Target from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
James Westwood holds an Associate's Degree in General Studies from Salt Lake Community College, which he completed from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education at Utah Valley University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences with an emphasis in Psychology from 2011 to 2014. He then obtained a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management from Appalachian State University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. His expertise includes managing HRIS systems to support organizational growth.
Skills in HR Operations
James Westwood is skilled in managing HRIS systems, ensuring their seamless integration and functionality within organizations. His role at Awardco involves leading benefits administration and enhancing employee experience through innovative HR processes. He supports the scaling of HR operations to align with future strategic goals, demonstrating his capability in fostering a productive work environment through effective onboarding and training programs.