Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, and retention.Provides support and guidance to HR staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.Manages the employee benefits plans, including enrollment, changes, and removal.Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and on- boarding of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.Maintains and updates Human Resource documents, such as the on-boarding packet, benefits packets, and employee evaluation forms.Conducts reference and background checks on applicants; schedules new hire drug tests; communicates with job applicants on the status of their applications.Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations; conducts exit interviews.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews Company Policy and recommends changes to maintain compliance.Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

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• Provide a high level of customer service in consulting with and guiding hiring managers in comprehensive recruitment and staffing issues, policies, and processes.• Establish, cultivate, and maintain ongoing relationships with hiring managers in order to understand the business unit and its recruitment needs within the context of their mission; develop and maintain a strong rapport with key leaders in the department; attend departmental staff and other meetings as requested to acquire substantial knowledge about the department's business objectives, goals, operations and work culture. Set expectations (develop roles and responsibilities).• Provide counsel and expertise in all areas of recruitment and staffing (e.g., search firms, and advertising.) Develop recruitment plan based on department needs that clearly define and commit to service and performance criteria; develop and review diversity plan with focused recruitment strategies; influence strategic staffing decisions such as succession planning, training, and career development.• Execute recruitment plan by aggressively recruiting for well-qualified candidates from a variety of sources, managing selection process to include interviewing, assessing candidates, screening, and recommending finalists, and filling the staffing needs within the defined service and performance criteria.• Provide consultation on a variety of human resource issues and work closely with all areas of Human Resource Department to facilitate effective Human Resource relationships; advise hiring manager regarding Orientation, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll; provide basic benefits information to hiring managers and candidates; train departmental hiring managers on recruitment processes, interviewing techniques.• Promote IU Health at a variety of recruitment functions such as job fairs, university and college career days, and career events targeted for special populations.

• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and completing the on-boarding process for Store Manager and Store Manager Candidate positions across three regions in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee which consist of over 500 stores. • Partner with Regional Directors and District Managers to develop strategic staffing plans for both rural and metro markets and to aid in the retention and development of employees.• Work with internal candidates to prepare them for a Store Manager position to promote internal growth and development. • Frequently visit markets to meet with new Store Managers in their stores, perform direct recruiting at competitors, conduct Job Fairs, and discuss succession planning with the District Manager. • Present to Store Managers and District Managers at meetings and training events.• Positively communicate and demonstrate the company’s values by developing trust and respect among peers and staff, building strong teams and partnerships and driving results to decrease turnover and increase retention. Provided tactical HR guidance and input to support the company’s vision, culture, and business needs.• Facilitate New Leader Assimilations, Interview Panels, and other developmental programs.• Handle various employee relations issues, such as investigating employees’ complaints, resolving employee conflicts and advising appropriate action to management to mitigate risk to the company.

• Recruit for Northeast Indianapolis and Anderson, IN area. • Provide coaching and support on employee and management issues; support the culture of the organization and ensure its integrity. • Respond to employee-relations issues and provide counseling/coaching to managers and employees; represent management in investigating, answering, and resolving complaints and allegations• Work closely with the District Managers and Human Resources Representative within area of responsibility, to ensure proper execution of the Centralized Recruiting program.• Analyzing hiring trends within area of responsibility.• Develop recruiting plans/programs that provide adequate staffing for all stores within area of responsibility• Evaluate resumes and applications, review qualifications, and select candidates to contact for an interview• Coordinate applicant screening process and additional interviews once the initial interview has been completed• Ensure proper execution of company and government guidelines during the hiring process• Determine appropriate candidates for open positions, based upon a complete review of screening results and references and extend offers to prospective new employees where circumstance permits• Conduct new employee orientation including completion of I-9, tax forms, computer-based training, and review of company policies and procedures• Design, prepare, and analyze reports to determine candidate placement progress, turnover, compliance, and areas for improvement• Represent company with outside employment agencies, job fairs, open interviews, and social media contacts• Perform other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management• During employment term, single-handedly completed full-cycle recruitment for over 300 employees.

• Protest all unemployment matters and attend all court hearings. • Process worker’s compensation claims and wage garnishments. • Develop and review corporate human resource policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with strategic business goals and objectives. • Oversee all aspects of the human resource function to include talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, talent management, and compliance. • Conduct new employee orientation and training. • Complete employment verifications and background checks

• Continually improved existing department and company methods involving best practices for company-wide budgeting, annual merit reviews, and scheduled data reporting. • Supervise facility management and other day-to-day business necessities. • Frequently verified accuracy and supplied guidance in approaching the entry of new types of data.

• Developed and executed sound operational plans and drives results. • Leads PetSmart culture and demonstrates passion for the pets in our care. • Takes initiative to foster collaboration and maximize the best in everyone.

• Increased sales revenue from $180,000 to $204,000 in less than one year. • Established and solidified professional sales relationships with new and current clients. • Developed and implemented new selling strategies for Porter Advertising.

• Effectively communicated objectives, goals and initiatives to entire team. • Took responsibility for management decisions by communicating and owning decisions. • Partnered with team to ensure premium employee experience and adhere to all policy and procedures. • Held team members and mangers accountable to all expectations through coaching and counseling. • Managed and resolved conflicts quickly and effectively. • Effective meeting facilitation. • Ensured Policy and Procedure compliance. • Drove effective store scheduling and compliance to local labor laws. • Assessed team resources and staffing needs accurately and proactively. • Ensured optimal product mix for the consumer and marketplace. • Completed annual performance reviews and training plans.

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