Job Responsibilities:Lead the management of employee relations processes and procedures to enable effective management, conflict resolution, and problem solving.Identify a fair and inclusive process appropriate for employee concerns or grievances including overseeing employee fact-finding and ensuring adherence to employee relations policies and practices.Provide strategic support, thought partnership, and coaching to all levels of the company.Staying attuned to organizational and operational changes across the company to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address proactively.Provide coaching and counsel to managers and supervisors of all levels to address employee behavior, performance, and any workplace issues.Guide and assist with the development and communication of appropriate performance feedback or action plans including disciplinary actions.Partner with the Director of Human Resources to ensure maximum performance of all HR metrics and to create action plans to positively impact top and bottom line business initiatives. Oversee the use of effective documentation techniques and maintaining accurate, confidential records regarding all reported matters.Interpret and apply understanding of personnel policies and procedures, employment law, and other regulations to provide guidance on employee relations matters.Provide guidance to leadership and non-management personnel in resolving work-related problems; ensuring a balance between employee needs and organizational goals.Ensure compliance with all HR policies and procedures and local, state, and federal requirements.Serve as a strategic adviser to Executive team to understand business needs and proactively identify gaps in communication or process and procedure.Track and record exit interviews results and trends with accompanying recommendations.Train managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment.

UNIQLO is the flagship label of the FAST RETAILING group. Delivering high-quality, affordable and innovative apparel and accessories, UNIQLO is Made for All. UNIQLO offers basic fashion components with universal appeal to empower individuals to express their own sense of style.The first UNIQLO store opened in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1984. In 1998, the company’s popularity soared in Japan due to a successful sales campaign for Fleece products. The UNIQLO brand quickly became a household name throughout the country.In 2001, UNIQLO opened its first overseas store in London. This also marked the start of its international expansion. UNIQLO currently has more than 1,500 stores in 16 markets throughout the world, including Japan.Responsibilities:• Stay current on leading talent trends and deliver practical and insightful thought leadership, including the development and personal growth of our people, with the objective of enabling our people to excel.• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and to execute appropriate hiring strategies.• Possess a strong understanding of all recruiting functions, including research, sourcing, networking, wage/salary analysis, interview skills and closing. Stay informed of trends and innovation within the recruiting arena.• Proactively develop and foster a talent network through both established and innovative methodologies.• Support the delivery of HR and Talent initiatives.• Actively contribute to and collaborate with the HR team – sharing knowledge and practices that will help HR be more effective to the entire organization.• Manage employee relations issues, both individual cases and the larger scale employee relations aspects• Interpret and advise on HR policy to assist in reaching commercially viable solutions and managing associated risk• Identify and mitigate risk in all areas of responsibility• Assist in processing and analyzing data for reporting purposes.

Responsibilities:• Build a ground up talent acquisition strategy for Uniqlo store positions for Boston area and other key US markets.• Partner with HR, Regional Managers, and Store Managers to identify staffing needs and to execute appropriate hiring strategies.• Possess a strong understanding of all recruiting functions, including research, sourcing, networking, wage/salary analysis, interview skills and closing. Stay informed of trends and innovation within the recruiting arena.• Proactively develop and foster a talent network through both established and innovative methodologies.• Maintain a flush internal and external talent pipeline to reduce time-to-fill for open positions - both posted and unposted.• Maintain job postings; utilization of internal applicant tracking system and applicable social media outlets.• Develop strong relationships with departments served and across the HR organization to ensure open communication, transparency in goals/objectives and flexibility with the evolving needs of the business.• Represent the Fast Retailing brands, philosophies and aesthetics in all internal and external interactions.

Professional Staffing Group is the largest regional staffing firm servicing New England; they provide staffing services in the Office Support, Creative, Healthcare, Technical and Finance fields. PSG is known for its Guaranteed Work Program® and its industry leading candidate marketing and retention programs, which include subsidized HMO Health Insurance for temporary employees and its 110% Quality Guarantee to clients.Responsibilities:• Manage daily and weekly team goals• Coordinate job order process for clients• Management of candidate placement process for all clients• Report into Division Management team on group metrics and budgets• Participate in corporate training and development programs• Manage the business development process for all sales staff, team of 4• Daily troubleshooting, problem solving, and client consultation• Lead team with daily sales meetings, reporting, goal setting, and client acquisition• Account management: provide top level service to existing company accounts through service calls and onsite meetings• Strategic growth planning; handle forecasting & budget process, hiring of new staff, and retention plans

• Managed a team of 7 managers in an $8 million dollar Express location• Managed full lifecycle recruitment, applicant tracking, hiring, onboarding and continued learning for 75 full and part time associates and 7 managers• Responsible for payroll control, long term systems development, implementing and controlling operations and developing bench strength• Conducted and followed up on development plans and career growth initiatives with Co-Managers• Directed division of responsibility within the three pillars Talent, Capability and Brand • Two time Performance Excellence and Top Store Manager recipient

• Managed 8 locations in the Connecticut area with a head count of 32 managers and key holders• Managed full lifecycle recruitment, applicant tracking, hiring, onboarding and continued learning for over 250 full and part time associates and 32 managers • Conducted daily audits in stores covering merchandising decisions, execution of all operations, loss prevention and stock room organization and systems • Effectively recruited and hired management team to maintain an even headcount • Conducted career development planning with managers on a monthly basis to positively impact retention and career growth within the team

• Effectively managed between 5 and 9 locations, over 30 store managers and assistant store managers in the Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut area• Managed full lifecycle recruitment, applicant tracking, hiring, onboarding and continued learning for 250-450 part time associates and over 30 managers • Responsible for 25 million dollars in annual sales • Actively recruited, interviewed and hired 25 management candidates to maintain an even head count • Communicated and followed up on daily operations between the home office and stores • Monitored all operational aspects of the business, including but not limited to, banking procedures, loss prevention initiatives, payroll usage, inventories, sales plans, seasonal floor sets and merchandising• Increased sales 34% over last year sales • Opened 50 new stores within the US