HR Business Partner and Recruiting Manager for multi-unit retail, wholesale and manufacturer of mulch, fencing and other landscaping supplies with locations in Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati Ohio, Northern Kentucky, South Georgia and Florida.https://www.ohiomulch.com/pages/about-us

Area Human Resources Manager for two and at times three markets currently consisting of 29 locations (up to 5,000 employees) and supervisory responsibilities of an HR Manager in each location with 60-80% travel.  Primary responsibilities include driving business results through positive and effective employee relations management, root cause analysis, implementation of HR strategies, training and development, talent/succession planning and consistent application of policy and procedures.Human Resources Generalist for 29 location (up to 5,000 associates)*Coach HR Managers, Store Managers and Market Directors on employee relations and legal concerns*Lead investigations, Ethics Line complaints relating to Associate Relations issues and unemployment claims/hearings.*Lead Extra Support Programs and monitor action plans in stores resulting in the market with the highest and largest increase in Employee Engagement *Audit HR Managers for compliance with Lowe’s and government processes*Conduct market talent planning meetings with Market Directors and Store Managers*Mentor and on-board new Area Human Resources Managers

*Human Resources Generalist for 130 associates*District Training Captain*District Recruiting Captain*Benefits Administration*Employee Relations*Manage all BWC and General Liability Claims*Manage all Unemployment Claims

*Human Resources Generalist in a multi-site environment*Benefits Administration*Advised District Managers regarding the recruitment process*Manage Continuing Education Program*Manage Unemployment Claims

*Human Resources Generalist for 800 associates in a multi-site environment*Coordinator of District Training for Central Ohio*Leader of the Self Representation initiative for both Central Ohio Districts to educate managers on how to maintain a union free / open door work environment*Responsible for hiring and recruiting Supervisors and Managers*Manage all BWC and General Liability Claims*Manage and monitor AAP*Coordinated and conducted new associate orientations for Central Ohio districts*Assists the RHRM in addressing labor relations issues and threats of union activity in Central Ohio *Districts by conducting investigations and by implementing union-free learning programs

*Directed all Human Resource related topics in 40 stores for 700 associates in Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis markets*Assisted the Chief Operations Officer by overseeing the overall operations of the nation’s 2nd largest camera specialty retail in his absence*Chaired committee responsible for all computer system upgrades*Responsible for responding to and managing all BWC claims and Unemployment claims*Responsible for negotiating annual health insurance rates*Implemented and managed a new payroll budgeting system saving the organization over $1 million per year*Developed a Service Excellence Award program*Responsible for all recruiting efforts*Planned and conducted new employee orientation

*Supervised up to 12 locations in the Columbus Market increasing sales 280%*Responsible for duties of Retail Administrator in his absence overseeing the operations of organization in his absence*Authored / maintained the operations manual and updated / maintained the associate handbook*Developed a manager training program