• Handle recruitment for 20+ open positions at a time, including posting jobs, screening resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, sending follow-ups, making offers• First point of contact for all employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, benefits, etc.• Manage all benefits administration including Open Enrollment, COBRA, LOA, retirement, etc.• Support payroll functions including adding new employees, updating tax deductions, tracking hours worked, auditing PTO hours entered, resolving discrepancies• Updating, creating and implementing policies to be in compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines

• Provide support with recruitment and scheduling functions for multiple recruiters and their hiring managers/candidates by scheduling candidates for a variety of interviews – in person, phone screens, Skype, etc. using Outlook calendar and Workday to coordinate around candidates and hiring managers schedules• Act as back up for orientation, answering questions from managers and new hires to ensure a smooth Day One• Assist with various projects, including updating I-9 files and employee records, and updating and creating training guides for the scheduling department• Hired to a full-time, permanent position after 5 months as a contractor

• Provide support with recruitment and scheduling functions for multiple Recruiters and their hiring managers/candidates• Schedule candidates for a variety of interviews – in person, phone screens, Skype, etc. using Outlook calendar to coordinate around interviewers schedules• Act as back up for orientation, answering questions from managers and new hires to ensure a smooth Day One • Assist with various projects, including updating I-9 files and employee records

• Took a graduate level class in the School of Social Work at the University of Connecticut in Spring ‘17• Traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe while managing personal budget to maintain independence

• Handled investigations of associate issues including policy violations, misconduct, sexual harassment, etc.• Daily walks of the warehouse floor to promote HR engagement with associates • Daily production meetings with all Department Managers and executives to ensure accurate communication of HR policies and updates• Partnered with Department Managers to resolve associate issues and offered recommendations when necessary• Directed a team of 4 on a recruiting project that sourced over 1000 names, and scheduled over 700 interviews, helping to meet weekly hiring goals

• Daily communication with People & Culture Manager on department needs and all employee relations • Responsible for weekly schedules of over 500 staff and adjusting hours to ensure smooth store operations while staying within store budget• Partner directly with Payroll Manager to handle pay and benefits issues• Responsible for ensuring all HR files and records are kept up to date to include absence monitoring, performance reviews, training records and other relevant documentation• Help ensure store is compliant with state and federal rules and regulations.

• Oversee store operations, customer service and maintain health and safety standards• Responsible for recruiting and training new staff on company’s rules, regulations and procedures• Coordinate and manage annual events to drive food sales and increase awareness of the business• Daily communication with store owner on store operations and all employee relations• Created weekly schedules for all employees