Blayre Holeywell
About Blayre Holeywell
Blayre Holeywell is a Human Resources Manager with over nine years of experience in the field, known for her compassionate leadership style. She has held various roles at Hyatt Hotels Corporation and currently works at The George Washington University, focusing on colleague development and alignment with business goals.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Blayre Holeywell has been serving as the Human Resources Manager at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with the university's business goals while supporting colleagues in their professional development. Her experience in human resources allows her to implement effective practices that enhance workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Holeywell has extensive experience at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as Area Talent Acquisition Manager from 2019 to 2020, Human Resources Manager from 2015 to 2017, and Assistant Director of Human Resources from 2017 to 2019, all in various locations including Washington, D.C., and Houston, Texas. Her earlier positions included Employment Coordinator and Front Desk Lead, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the colleague life cycle and organizational development.
Education and Professional Development
Holeywell holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland College Park, achieved from 2007 to 2010. She also obtained a Master's Certificate from Villanova University in 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, organization development, and employee training. Additionally, she is currently working towards becoming bilingual in Spanish, reflecting her commitment to personal and professional growth.
Skills and Expertise in Human Resources
With over nine years of progressive experience in human resources, Holeywell is well-versed in various aspects of the field, including wage planning, leaves of absence, worker's compensation, and labor relations. She possesses advanced skills in public speaking and employee training, which enhance team development and foster a collaborative workplace environment. Her leadership style emphasizes compassion, empathy, and transparency.
Early Career at Applied Defense Solutions and Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Before her tenure at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Holeywell worked as a Recruiter at Applied Defense Solutions from 2012 to 2013. She also gained experience as a Learning and Development Intern at Wyndham Vacation Ownership in 2010. These early roles contributed to her foundational knowledge in recruitment and employee development.