Joe Polk, Shrm-Cp, Cm Email and Phone Number

Responsible for all HR accountabilities for an organization committed to ending the cycle of generational poverty in the metro Detroit area. Projects included auditing and making corrections to the I-9 files and working with Paycom to modify the HRIS/payroll system to automate the onboarding process.Drafted new employee handbookRecruited over 45 employees, conducted pre-employment criminal background checksManaged LOAs, FMLA, COBRA, and unemployment claimsProvided managerial support writing PIPs, SMART goals also led coaching conversations, terminations, and internal investigationsBenefits administration including STD claims, leading open enrollment, and 403(b) complianceCompleted required federal reports and annual worker’s comp auditDesigned and implemented a new on and off-boarding processUpdated and revised job descriptionsProcessed bi-weekly payroll

Responsibilities included the overall management of the HR function at Metron of Greenville. Responsibilities included the attraction, retention, and motivation of employees through various programs and employee engagement initiatives. As the HR point of contact, I was also responsible for the time card and payroll accuracy of bi-weekly payroll.

Motivated a team of 15 to 30 employees to achieve the goals of the organization and store location. Responsibilities included direct responsibility for multiple departments inside the store and updated electronic performance management system for 15 direct reports.Responsible for store-level inventory and product flow execution, which meets the needs of the customer while achieving financial plan goals and optimizing sales profit and inventory dollars.Execute product flow to the store level with regards to order creation, replenishment, allocation, and demand fulfillment.Accountable for in-stock conditions at the distribution facilities as well as managing dated products and taking action before expiration dates.Manage category transitions by ensuring the appropriate level of inventory to support store plan-o-grams and execute a clear strategy for new and discontinued products.Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure the appropriate level of inventory as well as maintaining the timeliness of the orders created for that inventory.

Helping organizations and individuals create and hold a competitive advantage with the creation of an engaged workforce.

As a Master Level Intern I supported multiple projects in organizational development and employee engagement.