Meet BN The HR Guy

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Branden L. Nelson, MBA is an HR Executive with more than 15 years of experience in HRIS technologies, business and organizational development, start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, leadership development training, and diversity and inclusion initiatives in multi-cultural, multi-site locations both domestically and abroad. 

When asked why he chose the field of HR as a profession, Branden’s response is that HR chose him. Since his undergraduate years at San Diego State University, Branden has always operated within some type of HR capacity due to his passions for both people and their advancement journeys. Upon graduation with his bachelor’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, Branden soon realized his true calling when the callbacks he received were for HR opportunities rather than the creative marketing positions he was seeking at that time. After taking his first HR position, he was hooked! 

Branden spent the following 10 years as a student of all things HR and Business. In addition to obtaining his Master’s in Business Administration degree, with an emphasis in Human Resources Management, Branden also gained life-changing HR and business experience throughout numerous industries by operating in roles such as Talent Acquisition Partner, Employee Relations Manager, Senior Global Human Resources Manager and ultimately Vice President of Human Resources. 

Best explained in his own words, Branden’s life mission is to, “endorse, enrich and guide individuals through the various stages of human development; in hopes of ultimately producing and/or awakening great minds, abilities and an acceptance of self.” Branden believes that as “The HR Guy” his efforts allow him to harmoniously connect the heart of the business to the pulse of its human capital.