Tom Rankin

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DISC Type : ds

Principal Advisor at SRV HR

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Tom Rankin is a Fractional People Strategist and Lean HR expert who helps small and mid-sized businesses drive organizational transformation. With a Masters in Human Resources from The Ohio State University, he focuses on aligning people strategy with business objectives. Colleagues describe him as resilient, patient, and ethical.

Outside of his consulting work, Tom shows an interest in the intersection of ethics, faith, and work. He follows organizations that explore these themes and shares quotes that reflect a focus on character and integrity in leadership.

Unique fact: Tom applies "Lean" principles, traditionally used in manufacturing, to streamline HR processes and reduce organizational waste.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

Results Focused

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Lean HR Principles
His core expertise is applying Lean methodologies to HR to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency for small and mid-sized businesses.
Strategic HR
Focuses on elevating HR from an administrative role to a strategic powerhouse that uses frameworks like OKRs to drive business outcomes.
Workplace Culture
Shares content on identifying and combating workplace toxicity, emphasizing the importance of a healthy environment for productivity and retention.

Media Appearances

Tom has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Principal Advisor at SRV HR
1-2025
Founder at Rankin HR Consulting
4-2020 - 12-2024
SVP Human Resources at NOVO Health Services
9-2018 - 3-2020
Head of Human Resources at HR Consultant
5-2012 - 9-2018
VP Human Resources at Union Electric Steel

Education

Master of Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
B.A. from Miami University

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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tom is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tom

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Tom

Personality Compatibility


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