Benjamin Ray Email & Phone Number

Waterville Valley, NH, US

Tokyo, JP

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.

Tokyo, JP

• 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.
• 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.
• Proactively develop and foster a talent network through both established and innovative methodologies.
• Support the delivery of HR and Talent initiatives.

Tokyo, JP

• 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.
• 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.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• 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.
• 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

Columbus, OH, US

• 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

CA

• 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

Columbus, OH, US

• 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

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