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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Glenwillow, Ohio, Us

Medina, Ohio, Us

Mayfield, Ohio, Us

Joined company as first HR Leader to develop and implement HR strategies that align with company growth goals. Responsibility for all HR functional areas including recruiting, employee relations, training and development, compensation, benefits, organizational development and performance management. • Through organizational development, our workforce grew 50% in five years adding key director level positions, supervisors, and new sales positions• Responsible for developing and managing a Manager Training program identifying candidates, training, job activities and mentorships offering career development opportunities• Daily coaching of managers and employees at all levels of the company from the warehouse to the president• Developed and implemented Talent Management Strategic Initiatives including selection, onboarding, training and development, performance management, and succession planning• Ensured company was legally compliant relating to FLSA, OSHA, ADA, and all related employment regulations and laws. • Developed and trained managers and employees on standardized performance management process, interviewing and budget management. • Project manager for HRIS including content design, training and implementation. System is key company communication portal and used for employee and manager self-service.

Manager, Human Resources Responsible for the HR leadership of retail stores in over 70 sites. Execution and management of the HR function including recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training and development (800 employees in multiple states)• Executed Work Force Management system implementation to support recruiting, on boarding and training.• Project management of compensation system development to improve recruiting and total rewards including development of performance review process.• Developed employee handbook and roll out process for employees and managers. • Managed legal risk issues resulting in legal compliance and improved work environment by training and coaching managers and employees.• Designed medical benefit plans to reduce company annual expense by 35%.• Facilitated development of Core Values and Leadership Model with executive team.• Initiated process for managers and employees to utilize on line HRIS system resulting in efficiencies and promoting self service environment.

Mayfield Village, Oh, Us

Manager, Human Resources Responsible for the strategic and tactical HR leadership for the Agency Sales Business and Commercial Auto Operations Call Center (900 employees across the United States). • Worked with senior Business Leaders on organizational development and design, recruitment and retention strategies, performance management, and leadership development. • Provided direction, expertise and coaching to employees and managers to help develop solutions to issues that impacted business results. • Selected to lead and direct the Agency Sales Training and Communication teams.• Decreased turnover by 50% in Distribution by identifying employee and manager needs and providing appropriate solutions.• Played a key role in Leadership Development and Talent Management that led to the selection and development of senior managers.• Managed a number of employee relations issues eliminating company legal risk. • Project manager for a large reduction in force resulting in appropriate staffing levels and retaining key contributors, while minimizing impact to the business and employee morale.• Led a cross functional team that developed and designed the core skills, job requirements, and promotional criteria for Sales Managers. Efforts resulted in consistent use of job descriptions, employee selection and promotions, and improved employee satisfaction and retention.• Key contributor on Corporate HR Process teams including work place flexibility, performance management, leadership development, and employee survey design.• Managed and developed HR Consultants in multiple functions and locations.