James VonBramer, PHR, SHRM-CP

Vice President, HR Strategic Placements

James (Jamie) manages a successful team of HR Consultants who work directly with our clients, both onsite and virtually. He also oversees the Talent Acquisition for HR Works.

A strong focus on customer service and understanding client needs underscores Jamie’s approach at HR Works. He serves as a trusted advisor for internal employees and external clients and is inspired every day by matching clients with talented HR professionals and support.

Jamie has extensive experience with functional aspects of HR management activities. These include process and procedure development, administration, employment law compliance, employee relations, performance management, developing employee handbooks and conducting HR assessments.

Jamie has served on the board of directors for the Rochester affiliate of the National Human Resources Association and remains an active member. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and holds a SHRM-CP designation. Jamie is also certified as a Professional Human Resources by the national Human Resources Certification Institute.

He has a B.S. in communications with a minor in organizational and occupational behavior from the State University of New York at Geneseo. Jamie earned an M.S. degree in organizational learning and human resource development from St. John Fisher College.

When he’s not working, Jamie enjoys hiking, fishing, golf and wine tasting. He also never misses a chance to play basketball or lacrosse with his two boys and enjoys traveling often to Florida, Colorado and Maine with his family.

Guiding principle: Trust your instincts.