Scottie J. Hawkins

Scottie J. Hawkins, Executive MBA, currently serves as the Director of Payroll/HR at Gearbox Entertainment, overseeing Payroll & Benefits and enhancing HR practices within Workday. With extensive experience in payroll operations, Scottie held positions including Senior Manager of Global Payroll Operations at WP Engine, managing payroll services for over 1,500 employees across multiple regions, and Senior Manager EEC for North America Payroll at LivaNova, coordinating SOX controls for 1,400 employees. Previous roles include Payroll & Billing Manager at Edif NDE and HR & Payroll Manager Consultant at Specialist Staffing Solutions, where Scottie implemented streamlined payroll and HR systems. Academic credentials include an Executive MBA from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern University and A&M College.