Scott McLean
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRBP
is a strategic workforce and organizational advisor who partners with businesses, boards, and leaders to align talent strategy with company goals, operational performance, and long-term value creation.
With over 20 years of HR and Talent experience at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, Scott brings deep expertise in workforce strategy, organizational design, talent acquisition optimization, and labor analytics spanning multiple disciplines and industries, including: agriculture, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, retail, sales and marketing, and transportation, to name a few.
Scott’s work focuses on translating business strategy into executable workforce architecture, with experience including:
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Designing workforce planning frameworks tied to revenue and growth forecasts
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Implementing structured and inclusive hiring practices and training support
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Optimizing talent acquisition systems and processes
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New business expansion with recruiting and staffing support planning
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Building apprenticeship and early-career talent pipelines
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Strengthening employer brand positioning and community engagement strategy
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Advising on global mobility, workforce compliance, and labor contingencies
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HRIS system selection, implementation, and launch
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A trusted thought partner, Scott brings a unique perspective, curiosity, and integrity to inform strategy, culture, and execution. His philosophy centers on clarity of mission and purpose, appreciative inquiry, disciplined implementation, accountability, and measurable impact.
Scott is a tripled-certified HR professional, maintaining SHRM-SCP, SPHR, and SHRBP credentials, along with active engagement with professional and workforce development networks.
ACTE Award for Business Impact (2013), with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community
College and Buncombe County Schools – Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
HR Professional of the Year (2017) – North Carolina Society of HR Management (NC SHRM)
