-Lead HR due diligence on Target companies, from early stages of diligence to integration phase-Use HR expertise and business acumen to identify, quantify, and mitigate people-related risks in benefit plans, compensation, and policies; model talent considerations in budget and deal model-Drive creation and execution of talent strategy from diligence through integration, remaining agile to support business and employee needs-Create retention plans to incentivize key employees to stay with the company, facilitate knowledge transfer, and maximize business success; prepare and deliver retention agreements to key employees-Provide input on the deal Purchase Agreement, Transition Services Agreement, and other deal documents-Document deal-related risks, mitigation, financial impacts, and decisions made; create report-outs for HR-relate items for a senior leadership audience-Conduct both large-scale presentations and smaller one-on-one meetings with acquired company leadership and other newly acquired employees to explain their path forward in the new company

-Conduct diligence on target companies to identify and quantify HR-related deal risks-Assess target company culture and use findings to influence integration planning to ensure a positive employee experience-Interface with newly acquired employees to introduce them to any changes in employment

HR Business Partner-type role in which I handled:-Development and presentation of training for all levels of management on various topics relating to proper supervision of employees to mitigate legal risk and increase employee engagement-Employee concerns and investigations-Benefits-Resignations, terminations, and exit interviews-Unemployment claims-Employee leave and accommodations (FMLA/ADA)

-Interfaced with benefits vendors and employees to ensure a positive experience-Provided support to smaller offices and remote employees across the country-Conducted impartial investigations into employee concerns and created an action plan based on findings-Developed company-wide memos on a wide range of topics-Coordinated with local organizations regarding both donations and volunteering-Became certified to conduct tobacco-cessation classes on site for employees

I completed a rotational internship through various departments within Human Resources. I attended job fairs and presented at colleges to promote TMG Health's internship program with the Talent Acquisition team. I am experienced in sourcing candidates using websites such as Monster and LinkedIn, and have posted jobs both internally and externally. In the Compensation portion of my internship, I conducted market analysis to determine appropriate pay grades, processed payroll, and assisted in writing job descriptions. Finally, I worked with the Employee Services team; administering benefits information, investigating employee concerns, coordinating contributions with local charities, and developing company-wide memos.

Drove sales, managed end-to-end recruitment process, controlled shrink, and managed a staff in my home store. Traveled to stores across the country to train a new staff or to assist a struggling store get back on track.Participated in the rue21 MAD program (Management-Advancement-Development) which promoted internal development.