Jessica Murphy Email & Phone Number

United States

As a dedicated Regional Talent Leader, I drive global talent management strategies to achieve organizational goals. I collaborate with business leaders to address talent needs, design impactful learning experiences, and foster strong teams that align with our cultural values. With extensive experience in delivering innovative talent solutions, I serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic oversight and leadership to departmental initiatives.My expertise includes executing talent strategies, managing workforce planning, and enhancing employee development and retention efforts. I excel in building strong partnerships with senior leaders, driving operational efficiency, and creating a positive employee experience. I oversee onboarding programs, compensation consultations, and initiatives to reinforce our organizational culture. In my hybrid role, I thrive on managing multiple projects while fostering a collaborative environment that empowers our workforce.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Consult with senior leaders to develop and implement business strategy, HR initiatives, workforce planning, and succession planning. Provide support and guidance to senior leadership teams through a clear understanding of business needs by removing roadblocks, building inclusive talent strategies, championing change, and developing leaders. Design, develop, train, implement, and manage HR strategy initiatives in support of overall team engagement and culture. Talent management through intentional placement and strategic succession planning. Partners closely with COE’s through relationship management to affect strategy and ensure timely execution and resolution of project management as needed in the field. Partner with subject matter experts, including legal counsel and employee relations, to provide solutions and increase organizational effectiveness. Supports organizational change by focusing on HR best practices and priorities.

Portland, Oregon Area

Work to attain maximum profits, sales, return on investment, market share, guest loyalty and team member satisfaction. Manage and lead a sales driving team of 200+ Team Members, both exempt and non-exempt. Uphold the quality and productivity of store. Direct all merchandising, operational and personnel functions. Develop executive leadership and store teams to run a successful business. Drove sales and processes for a $50 million annual sales general merchandise store, including fresh grocery and pharmacy. Assess and select top talented individuals at all levels. Develop business leaders using talent management tools during their on-boarding process, and continuous learning. Demonstrate awareness, engagement, and accountability for gross margin. Utilize company tools, including visit guides, to deliver an operationally sound profitable business. Evaluate and analyze store financial reports and payroll; develop and implement the necessary adjustments to meet financial goals; ensure all leaders implement the necessary adjustments and develop their own solutions to meet financial goals. Group (Oregon/Washington/Alaska) trainer for new in role Store Team Leaders.

Hiring manager responsible for staffing, training, scheduling, and team culture of a team of 100+ team members and leaders. Led direct reports, peers, and supervisor to execute training, scheduling, hiring process, and employee relations strategies. Motivated and led supervisor and peers to improve store culture, drive developmental challenges and opportunities to ensure continued success of the overall store operations. Market trainer for Human Resource Executive Team Leaders. Selected as HR District Resource to help teach, train, and lead peers through HR situations, conference calls, meetings and rollouts. Analyzed statistical data and reports to identify and root cause potential team or culture issues to develop solutions for improvement of store team policies and practices.

Market trainer for Executive Team Leaders. Selected to train Executive Team Leaders in training for Target Canada