Patrick Burns
About Patrick Burns
Patrick Burns serves as the Senior Vice President and HR Business Partner Team Lead at Customers Bank, where he focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, he is known for his innovative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills.
Current Role at Customers Bank
Patrick Burns serves as the Senior Vice President and HR Business Partner Team Lead at Customers Bank since 2024. In this role, he manages HR Business Partners teams that support over 700 employees across various locations. His work is characterized by a hybrid model in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives to facilitate organizational change.
Previous Experience at Sequoia
Before joining Customers Bank, Patrick Burns worked at Sequoia as a Senior People Business Partner for six months in 2023. His role involved providing strategic HR support in New York, where he applied his expertise in human resources to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Background in Human Resources
Patrick Burns has extensive experience in human resources, having held various positions since 2000. He began his career as an HR Generalist at K12 and later worked at Marakon in a similar role. His career progressed through significant positions at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, and Scotiabank, where he contributed to HR strategies and business alignment.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Burns earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland. His educational background complements his professional experience, particularly in analytics and compensation, which he utilizes to influence management decisions and drive talent development initiatives.
Achievements in HR Leadership
Throughout his career, Patrick Burns has developed and implemented talent development and recruitment initiatives aimed at attracting, growing, and retaining talent within organizations. His innovative approach to problem-solving and a hands-on mentality have been key factors in his success in HR leadership roles.