Connie Kasputis, M.Ed., Sphr Email and Phone Number

Recruited by private equity firm to design and build a HR department, providing expertise and leadership in talent acquisition and onboarding, employee relations, total rewards, performance management, organizational/culture development, employee communication, HRIS, and HR compliance. Member of Executive Team and collaborated with Operations, Safety, Sales and Marketing, Finance, IT and Fleet departments. Managed a team of 7 who support 1,600 employees across 15 states.

Responsible for driving company-wide strategies related to recruitment and associate relations for 200+ corporate locations nationwide as well as the corporate office.Serve as HR business partner in these areas for all levels of the organization.Serve as the sourcing and selection process expert for hiring management candidates and corporate non-exempt and exempt level positions by facilitating the recruitment process from start to hire.Assist store management with tools and advice for recruiting and staffing full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions.Provide associate relations expertise for the entire organization including conducting and directing timely and thorough investigations.Ensure consistency of decisions regarding past matters as well as uphold legal application, precedent, and company values.Guide and counsel managers on coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

First ever HR Manager for company and member of Senior Management team responsible for deciding and managing the overall strategic mission and directives of the companyConsciously create a strong workplace culture that is consistent with the values of the organization and provides for continuous improvement and increased employee engagementManage the development and implementation of human resources policies, procedures, and services aligned with the overall company objectives including recruitment, selection, retention, training, benefits, compensation, legal compliance, and employee relationsEnsure effective and proactive communication throughout the organization pertaining to company goals and objectivesPartner with leaders to ensure effective recruitment strategies that attract talented and committed staff within all levels of the organization; ensure an effective onboarding process for all new hiresDevelop and implement performance management and compensation strategies and structures that align with organizational goalsResearch and implement the most appealing and cost effective benefit plans for both employees and the organizationIdentify, design and implement the necessary development programs and training opportunities that ensure employees are able to meet current and future performance standards and business requirementsProvide coaching and counseling to all members of the organization; ensure all HR-related issues are handled in a timely and consistent manner

Change management and organizational development focus on increased employee engagement and customer satisfactionSuccessful annual recruitment of full and part-time employees, leading to a 50% decrease in turnover for a workforce of 850Development and management of the ongoing leadership mentoring program which develops future and hourly management employees to assume higher level leadership positions, resulting in a 75% increase in internal promotionsCreation and implementation of the summer “lunch and learn” program, allowing new and up-and-coming leaders the opportunity to gain further leadership skills and enhance their knowledge of the company’s culturePerform various HR Generalist functions such as processing new hire paperwork, onboarding, training, employee relations, benefits open enrollment, compensation analysis, and job description creation

Instrumental in the completion and management of the department reorganization for greater efficiency and effectiveness – creating 125% increase in attendance for weekday and Sunday activities for a congregation of 4,500Hired, trained, coached, and managed a 50 member team (staff and volunteers) to create a nurturing, creative, and learning environment for children (infants through Pre-K age

Successfully recruited managers for a 14 state territory; implemented and managed the company’s relocation assistance program for an annual savings of over $120,000Assisted store managers with seasonal recruitment efforts and employee relations issues; handled all unemployment claims