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BJ McKissick

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Executive HR Advisor at Panda Restaurant Group
📍 Alexandria, Virginia, United States

BJ McKissick is an executive HR advisor and transformation leader specializing in aligning people, processes, and technology. He has driven large-scale organizational change at companies like Panda Restaurant Group and Walmart. He holds a Master of Professional Studies in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland.

Outside of his formal roles, BJ is passionate about the principles of modern leadership and psychology. He frequently shares insights on inclusive leadership, effective communication styles, and the importance of a scout mindset to foster learning and adaptability within teams and for personal growth.

He recently collaborated on an infographic about best practices for employee onboarding as part of a university class project.

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Current Role
Executive HR Advisor
Location
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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Workforce Transformation
A core theme of his career, focusing on aligning talent and HR models with business needs during high-growth, M&A, and restructuring environments.
Inclusive Leadership
Holds a certification in this area and actively shares content related to creating more inclusive and accepting work environments.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Executive HR Advisor
Panda Restaurant Group
10-2023 - 1-2025
Senior Director, People Partner
Walmart
6-2020 - 9-2023
Senior Director, People Partner
Walmart
7-2018 - 12-2021
Board Member
Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services of South Carolina, Inc.
9-2016 - 6-2020
Director, Regional Human Resources
Walmart
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Education
2-2023 - 5-2024
Master of Professional Studies (MPS)
University of Maryland
Master of Arts (M.A.)
University of South Carolina
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