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Louisville, Ky, Us

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Currently provide HR operations support to HRBPs and the business for all people related activities such as restructures, people moves, special projects, build outs, etc. Work with the business to understand the strategy and operationalize in order to execute. This may include building out strategy, updating committees/executives, creating communication plans, speaking points and other project materials, holding others accountable for their tasks and setting up teams for execution. Currently support retail and Geek Squad businesses.Specific achievements include:- HR lead on holiday staffing with a cross functional execution team to strategize and execute- HR lead for the people plan of large store remodels- Support the HR functions of new store openings- Compensation updates and execution across call center business- Lead RASCI trainings and identifying RASCI solves within projects/businesses

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Role was a stretch opportunity to gain experience, exposure and networking at corporate level. Provided HR support to a corporate and field teams on change management, development, and integration of teams with the launch of a new business channel, Large Product Fulfillment. Supported the SVP level and below.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Provided HR support to all Geek Squad repair facilities (8 locations), call center and remote support. Led HR team of exempt and non-exempt that provided performance management, leadership coaching, training and development, FMLA/ADAAA facilitation, talent acquisition and special projects. Aligned people strategy across all businesses.Specific achievements included:- Built and implemented a talent strategy to better understand the layers of leadership from General Manager to Floor leads. Identified talent benches, areas of opportunity and understanding of diversity needs.- Developed and implemented an interactive culture session with employees that provided an open environment to discuss opportunities and understanding in the workplace.- Aligned all locations with COVID policy and procedure and adjusted as policy and procedures changed.- Created and led Candid Conversations, virtually and in person, on topics such as inclusion, women, Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+.- HR lead on the transition of sub business to other businesses underneath the corporate umbrella.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Provided HR support to a Geek Squad repair facility of approximately 600 exempt and non-exempt employees. Key support included performance management, leadership coaching, training and development, FMLA/ADAAA facilitation, talent acquisition and special projects. Specific achievements include:- Developing and executing leadership training program that focused on improving employee relations knowledge, development and soft skills.- Created a program of specialized repair employees that were cross-trained in all areas providing a flexible workforce - Analyzed trends in FMLA and non FMLA LOA to understand compliance and opportunities and developed a program to educate leaders and employees on appropriate utilization.- Recognized for project that created conversation on the heroin epidemic in the community, provided resources to employees for assistance and education of addiction.

Riverwoods, Il, Us

Led the HR work stream in the wind down and partial sell of the home mortgage business unit. Included project management, employee communications, coordination of multiple HR disciplines, HR due diligence and collaborate with senior leadership on all employee related wind down activities. Coordinated employee notification day for a synchronized message to 500+ employees at four sites leading a 23 person HR Go Team. Generalist responsible for assisting managers and employees in transitioning to a new parent company including coaching on employment relations issues, developing new policies, trainings and establishing consistency. Responsible for day-to-day ER issues, wellness initiatives, HR orientation and HR administration in the appropriate HRIS systems. Additional responsibilities include training employees and management on the Lominger Competency Model, partnering with peers at various sites on projects, collaborate with senior level management, supporting recruiting and establishing processes and policy. Special projects include: project manager for strategic HR initiavtives as they apply to the business unit; member of the employee engagement program and member of the talent strategy and acquisition team.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Employee Relations team of including termination approvals, investigation decisions, manager coaching and team member assistance. Support the unique culture of a Fortune 100 company through cultural initiatives and developing growth opportunities for team members. Provide generalist assistance to departments in the form of coaching, progressive discipline, employee relations and training. Manage ER team of seven and Time/Attendance team of thirteen.

Manage the day-to-day HR and Safety functions of a 3 shift; 5 days per week manufacturing facilty with 350 employees. Responsible for front line manager training and development. Managed the relationship with 3rd party staffing agency and the converstion of temporary employees to full time. Analyzed data on safety/workers comp accidents/injuries and recommended changes. Created and implemented unique morale, productiona and safety awareness program.

Oversight responsibilities for the recruiting of monthly new hire classes of 120+. Managed the time keeping, payroll and Accounts Payable processes. Ensured compliance with all local, state and federal employment laws and regulations. Created and implemented employee morale activities on a monthly basis. Managed the safety and health of allemployees including accident reports and workers compensation. Reviewed and tracked all LOA and ADA requests. Project leader and coordinator for attrition management. Department Manager with six direct reports.

Louisville, Ky, Us

Provided consultation and coaching to senior and mid-level managers on performance management, professional recruiting, salary/compensation negotiations and general Human Resource laws and requirements. Provided performance coaching opportunities to associates. Led Lean manufacturing initiatives on the floor to stabilize factory lines and reduce turnover. Established entities in Australia and Singapore and acted as liaison to sister company in the Netherlands.

Recruited exempt and non-exempt positions, students and temporary employees. Designed and executed multiple employee recognition and motivational programs. Responsible for inputting payroll changes and reporting through HRIS system. Successfully managed the transition to a new 401K program.

Professional Coaching Certification - Level 1

Masters, Organizational Communication

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