Andrea Stankard, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Lead human resources for our independent ad agency network with offices in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and New York City.
• Develop programs and provide support across the business in areas of performance management, talent acquisition, training and development, diversity and inclusion, and general HR operations, including compensation and.
• Strategically partner with the business to ensure human resources practices and programs support business goals and objectives.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve and align process and procedures to better enhance the employee experience.
• Ensure the agency is well positioned to competitively attract the highest caliber of people necessary for business success.
• Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, US

• Manage human resource activities for our specialty retail division that includes nearly 400 employees with over 100 locations across 20 states, including California. Responsibilities include:
• Providing strategic direction and support to management to link human resources activities to corporate objectives and business growth.
• Planning, organizing, and directing all HR activities to support the specialty retail division.
• Developing and executing department budget, goals, objectives, reports, systems and metrics.
• Creating policies, procedures and programs to integrate acquired business units and create consistency throughout the organization.
• Learning and understanding the needs of the new retail division employees and business to provide guidance and direction to leadership.

Cottage Grove, WI, US

• Provided human resources support to all areas of the business. Responsible for delivery of all typical day-to-day HR functions with emphasis on recruitment, employee relations, wellness, safety, AA/EEO and employment.
• Worked with employees and management throughout the employment life cycle including recruitment for all levels of the organization, new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Advise and coach management and employees through complex and difficult situations.
• Responsible for benefits administration including education of employees as well as participation in the annual benefits selection review process and open enrollment.
• Created and lead company wellness programs and initiatives with a specific focus on healthier lifestyles through physical activity. Programs include many atypical and creative engagement opportunities for employees to.
• Lead safety initiatives and activities to ensure compliance with OSHA and Worker’s Compensation. Included leading safety committees, incident investigations, creating & identifying training required, promoting a safe.

St. Paul, MN, US

• Recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions
• Managed annual performance review and salary review process
• Coordination of numerous staff trainings
• Facilitate new employee orientation
• Advise managers and staff on agency policy and procedure
• Administer medical, dental, flexible spending account, 403(b) benefits programs

B.S., Business Administration - Human Resources

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt