Demetra Davis Email & Phone Number

Integral member of store management team with overall accountability for employee engagement, labor relations, team satisfaction and performance management for a total workforce of 400+ hourly and salaried associates. » Work directly with department managers to forecast staffing needs and build staffing plans» Guide HR and payroll practitioners in on-boarding, benefit/payroll and new-hire reporting» Ensure compliance with Form I-9, affirmative action plan (AAP) and legal requirements » Collaborate with managers to develop policy enforcement strategies and avoid legal challenges» Promptly and thoroughly investigate and resolve employee incidents, concerns and complaints » Advise top management in administering legally compliant, fair and consistent corrective actions » Lead internal investigation and response development for EEOC charges of discrimination » Supporting partner for HR practitioners in managing workforce staffing and planning for absences associated with workers’ compensation, personal and family medical leave (FMLA), military leave, etc.

Primary point of contact and workforce planning strategist for store of 400+ hourly and salaried associates.» Continuously sourced candidates to ensuring adequate staffing levels were achieved» Facilitated new-hire on-boarding program, which included scheduling of training initiatives» Served as a link between management and employees » Ensured compliance with benefits and payroll administration, and federal and state requirements » Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities

Delivered comprehensive training in the proper use and application of software systems, platforms, health and safety regulations, courier protocols, cost budgeting and database manager operations. » Identified vacancies to quickly recruit, interview and select applicants to maintain staffing levels» Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives » Answered questions and resolved issues as needed regarding payroll, benefits and annual open enrollment