David Payne Email & Phone Number

Liberty, Ohio, United States

Middletown, Ohio

West Chester, Oh

Leading Home Improvement retailer employing 325,000+ employees.HR Manager, 2006 to 2010Worked within the HR support structure for a district encompassing seven stores and 1000 employees. Recruited to help open new Distribution Center; Worked with senior management to recruit employees; teach orientation; administer training programs; train on performance management processes; and create company used staffing tools. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; administer effective scheduling processes; and handle HR generalist workplace issues.Key Results:Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind the store's employee-retention rate of 92% within an industry where high turnover is the norm.Brought workers' compensation program into full compliance for my locations. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury.Effectively recruited both non-exempt and exempt leadership in all seven stores.Ensured compliance with proper Performance Management and Disciplinary processes. Introduced company's first fixed, rotating schedule to ensure life balance for store leadership.Introduced process for effectively recruiting and hiring Female and Diverse Employees.

Worked in a store supervising up to 250 employees. Handled all HR Generalist functions in my location as well as becoming the technical/systems trainer for stores within the district.Key Results:Recruited, Hired, and Trained 20-member management team and 250 employees to open a new store. Trained management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound hiring decisions.Managed the company's disciplinary procedures and tracking system. Managed the store's P&L driving profitability by controlling the company's largest operating expense.Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.