Barry Hobson

Barry Hobson, SHRM-CP, has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations. Barry currently holds the position of Assistant Director of Human Resources at UFCW, a role they started in August 2022. Prior to this, Barry served as the Chief of Staff & Executive Assistant to the Office of the President at Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 from November 2017 to August 2021. In this role, they managed day-to-day operations, oversaw employee development, negotiated employment agreements, and liaised with various stakeholders. Before that, Barry worked as an Office Administrator at AFL-CIO from March 2012 to January 2016, providing executive-level support to the Director of Policy and Legal Counsel.

Barry Hobson, SHRM-CP holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and Services from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Barry obtained this degree, although the exact years of attendance are not provided. Additionally, they have acquired several certifications in the field of human resources. In May 2023, they became a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). In May 2022, they obtained the Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter certification from AIRS powered by ADP. In April 2022, they became a Certified Federal EEOC Investigator through PREEMPT Corp - The B$Z of EEO, and in January 2022, they obtained the Certified EEO Counselor certification from the same institution.