● Created and implemented a talent evaluation and succession planning tool to align leaders on metrics for success in role and readiness for; Initiated monthly talent review meetings for people leaders from manager level to SVP● Improved efficiency of the annual review process by condensing the questions and moving the format from paper to an electronic process in Workday; Facilitated training sessions to present the new process to people leaders and individual contributors ● Presented monthly People & Culture (HR) updates to the executive leadership team reviewing the past month’s performance and forecasting upcoming trends● Provided performance management support, expertise, and guidance, which led to a 12% reduction in General Manager turnover● Achieved company goals through strategic partnership with Directors/VPs by aligning their division’s business objectives with a people-focused approach● Promoted Caribou as an employer of choice by embracing the culture, sparking chain reactions of good, and fostering trusting relationships● Managed the furlough process for 30+ employees during the COVID-19 pandemic● HR partner for 3,000+ employees spanning executive, corporate, retail, warehouse, and roastery functions

● Human Resources Business Partner for the Minnesota, North Dakota, Indiana, Nevada, Hawaii, and Florida branches● Supported approximately 1,200 employees in a variety of job functions such as management, sales, office staff, delivery drivers, and warehouse workers ● Provided timely assistance to employees regarding benefit and human resource questions and issues● Coached and supported executives, managers, and employees regarding performance improvement, individual and department goals, business achievements, and career development● Handled high risk terminations where research, investigations, and consultation with the legal department may be required● Advised management and leadership on employee relations processes related to conflict resolution, performance improvement planning, administration of verbal and written warnings, and ensuring compliance with progressive discipline standards per federal/state employment laws and the union collective bargaining agreement● Administered leave of absence processes including successful management of priorities and dates, collaboration with multiple job functions and external care providers, all while ensuring accordance with FMLA and ADA regulations● Conducted Workday HRIS reporting and maintained system records

● Recruited top talent by managing the interview process for Southern California, Nevada, and Southwest Utah● Managed candidate and position data in Taleo recruiting database and administered pre-employment screening assessments● Served as the primary contact for candidates and clients regarding open positions and interviews while ensuring a positive brand experience● Built and maintained strong and effective working relationships with peers, recruiters, human resources partners, hiring managers, and external partners● Collaborated with campus and experienced recruiters to promote Target’s presence on college campuses● Ensured compliance with all talent acquisition best practices and processes● Surfaced potential candidate or new hire issues and trends to human resources partners, recruiters and staffing leads● Fostered a flexible environment through proactive communication and partnership within Target

● Collaborated with Director of Attorney Recruiting to coordinate all areas of Summer Associate Program, including interviews, offers, orientation, assigning and tracking work assignments, social events, evaluations, reviews, and training programs● Supervised and delegated tasks to the human resources intern● Managed all attorney and law student recruiting files, as well as ensured all applicants were entered into ViDesktop recruiting database in a timely manner● Coordinated the interview process for law students and lateral attorneys seeking employment at the firm● Organized all aspects of meetings and social events, including invites, meeting space, materials, catering, and technology requirements● Arranged travel, interview schedules, correspondence and follow-up with candidates ● Coordinated fall on-campus interview schedules with various law schools● Updated and prepared materials for summer program and on-campus recruiting efforts