Jo Ann Santangelo Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO

Denver, CO

Denver, CO

• Collaborate with Store Operations Business Partners to ensure Human Resources practices are met including HR Compliance, Staffing Levels, Retention and Team Member Engagement.
• Coach Field Management and Store Managers to success on all aspects of Human Resource management in groups and one on one.
• Communicate and support best practices regarding Hiring, Team Member Engagement, Retention and Performance Management.
• Assist in the management of the Talent Management process to include: Annual Performance Appraisals and mid-year assessments; impress upon management the importance of the career planning and performance evaluation.
• Plan and direct Store Operations Succession and Retention practices to include Annual Succession Planning meetings and Individual Development Plans. Follow up with the Operators and HR DVPs quarterly for status updates.
• Partner with Team Relations Managers, Field Managers and LP Business Partners to conduct investigations and successfully resolve Team Relations issues in a timely manner.

Denver, CO

• Providing strategic partnership with the field organization to support overall operational effectiveness and division performance.
• Partnering with field leadership to assess leadership capability and ensure development and succession plans are in place to support current and future business requirements.
• Participating and driving programs that develop the next generation of leaders within the organization.
• Providing coaching and support to field leaders regarding workforce planning, culture development, organizational policies & procedures and communication of key initiatives.
• Collaborating with field leaders in the effective implementation of ‘people programs’ such as recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, performance management and associate relations.
• Proactively seeking new ways of doing things to deliver better business results and effectively leading organizational change.

Engelwood, CO

Supported 7 Regions and West Division professional team (22,000+) Ensured Human Resources policies were reviewed and amended, as needed, based on changes to legislation and/or internal processes and practices. Provided oversight and direction to Managers in the investigation of any internal complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, and other.

Englewood, CO

 Counseled and trained leaders and supervisors on the interpretation and administration of Human Resources policies.  Administered Human Resources policies and procedures as they pertained to all employees.  Oversaw and handled employee relations issues. Assist=ed with employee counseling and discipline. Recommended new approaches, policies, and.

Denver, CO

*Managed and developed HR Managers to strategize, analyze, plan and execute company HR processes.*Business and HR partner to District Manager, Regional Operational Director and store leadership teams on performance, employee relations issues, recruiting, and all district financial goals.*Provides support and guidance to store leaders on decision making and.

Denver, CO

*Coached and developed 21 HR Managers to strategize, analyze, plan and execute HR operations, and consistency on policies and procedures. *Business and HR partner to two District Managers, on performance, employee relations issues, staffing, and payroll/wage budgets.*Serving as a first responder for labor, violence, and other similar events.*Performed.

Littleton, CO

*Employee Relations - Drove positive employee relations including performance management, compensation, diversity awareness, and career development.* Union Avoidance – Conduct union avoidance activities, such as regular town hall meetings and employee satisfaction surveys, to monitor employment conditions to maintain a union-free environment. Deliver.

Elizabeth, CO

• Maintained a uniom free environment and created an open door environment for hourly associates to reach out for supportand acted as a liaison between management and associates.
• Responsible for and ensuring quality recruiting, selecting, assimilation, on-boarding and training of all hourly and salaried employees.*Performed investigations, responded to EEOC and unemployment claims, and all.
• In Store Safety Coordinator
• Conducted training and coaching for growth and development to hourly and salaried associates.Conducted all union avoidance, and sexual harassment training to management team*Business partner to leadership team on.

Aurora, CO

*Responsible for all semi-monthly payroll processing – 100+ employees.*Responsible for all daily/monthly/yearly company accounting functions.*Mainatained all monthly and quarterly safety meetings, training and record keeping.*Responsible for consistant quality selection, on-boarding and training of all employees.*Reported and maintained all workers.

Denver, CO

* Conducted step II grievance meetings with union representatives.* Responded to all EEOC charges.* Conducted sexual harassment workshops.*Conducted Union Avoidance training to leadership at non-union facilities.*Continuous contract interpretation to store management.*Participated in numerous contract negotiations.*Prepared and work with legal counsel on.

Denver, CO

*Executive Assistant to the Vice-President and the Director of Labor Relations.*Constant communication & interaction with Top Executives and union presidents.*Responsible for all newly negotiated contracts, policies & procedure manuals and the administrative part of all greivances/EEOC/Unfair Labor charges etc.*Arranged all travel & meeting schedules.