HR Manager / HR Business Partner, Oct. 2013 - PresentHR Generalist, Dec. 2012 – Oct. 2013Enables success as a strategic HR partner to senior management aligning business objectives and HR practices to support over 750 Team Members in Finance, Investor Relations, Communications, Store Operations Support, HR, and Loss Prevention. Consults with senior leadership on HR strategy while acting as a Team Member champion and change agent. Analyzes HR data and current business strategy to anticipate and assess needs and communicates proactively to develop and deploy integrated solutions. Formulates effective partnerships across functions and manages an HR Generalist to deliver value-added service to management and Team Members that drive business objectives. • Develops business-ready solutions by analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with HR Centers of Expertise• Consults with leadership in areas such as Team Member Relations, Change Management, RIF/Workforce Optimization, Conflict Management, Performance Management, etc.• Manages and resolves complex Team Member relations issues by conducting effective and objective investigations• Provides talent management guidance to leaders including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions• Coaches management and Team Members to improve work relationships, build engagement and morale, increase productivity and retention• Provides guidance and input on all business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning• Maintains an excellent level of business literacy including financial position, mid and long range plans, organizational culture and competition• Manages an HR Generalist and directs their efforts to implement the HR strategy in each line of business

Successfully contributed to a strong company culture and climate by managing the Corporate Implementation Learning & Development Team. Managed, coordinated, and supported Company sponsored learning programs. Responsible for client management, needs assessments, and successful partnerships with Talent Management, Design & Development, and Change Management. Maintained successful relationships with business partners across the organization as well as contributed to the development of strategic training plans to support Company goals.• Managed implementation of Corporate and Field Management Leadership Development curriculum and the implementation of special projects training• Drove excellence in facilitation by integrating feedback and enabling the development of the Implementation Team through observation, peer review, and coaching• Facilitated and tailored learning activities for advanced audiences to address varied experience levels• Provided support to internal clients through Train-the-Trainer sessions to create a sustainable model for ongoing implementation• Partnered with Design & Development and other internal clients to support successful course creation, deployment, and enhancements to course design and implementation• Successfully utilized the Learning Management System and other reporting structures to effectively deploy training, support schedule development, and accurate reporting• Directly supervised a high performing team of three Implementation Specialists and participated in staffing decisions and performance management

Senior Learning and Development Specialist, Sept. 2011 - March 2012Learning and Development Specialist, Feb. 2011 - Sept. 2011Facilitated Leadership Curriculum and Company sponsored activities to Corporate, Field Management, and Distribution Center audiences.

Responsible for managing 15 staff members to ensure high-quality day to day on-site program operations for a regional facility attracting over 300,000 visitors each year.

Managed the development of two major exhibitions: KidScience and Think It Up with a budget of $1 million. Conceptualized ideas for new exhibitions and developed exhibit content.