Talent Acquisition Manager leading a team of four Recruiters focusing on hiring the best talent for Nespresso USA.Responsibilities include: development and execution of recruitment strategies for all aspects of the business including retail, corporate, and call centers, development of Talent Acquisition processes to support the growth of the US Market, Employer branding initiatives, and coaching and developing of the Talent Acquisition Team.

Responsible for the West Coast Human Resources for the 13 Boutique Retail locations.Supported the Regional, District and Store Management in all aspect of employee relations including Leadership Coaching and Development, Succession Planning, Leave Management, Workers' Compensation and Investigations.

Strategic HR Business Partner leading all HR functions for McGuire Furniture including performance management, organizational and leadership development, succession planning, compensation and employee relations•Provided leadership, direction, and counsultative approach in employee relations •Worked with two Unions, United Steelworkers and Carpenters Unions in varying capacities•Experienced in working with California employment laws•Experienced in succession planning and talent management•Experienced in organizational change

•Led all HR function for McGuire Interiors Business including performance management, organizational and leadership development, compensation and employee relations•Provided leadership, direction, and counsultative approach in employee relations •Worked with two Unions, United Steelworkers and Carpenters Unions in varying capacities•Experienced in working with California employment laws

•Manufacturing experience working in Global Power Group (Engines) division of Kohler Co•Human Resources Business partner responsible for recruitment of Sales and Engineering teams•Responsible for recruitment of Human Resources Rotational Program for Corporate Human Resources Group

Manage a broad range of HR functions including payroll administration (190+ employees), benefits/401k/stock option plan enrollment, HRIS database administration, personnel file management, HR policy development, employee screening/hiring/orientation and management training and development programs. Additionally, Regional Trainer for over 37 stores in the Midwest and Canada on the functions listed above.Supported openings with new stores in development; assisted with training of new HR Specialists, recruitment planning, job fair organization, and developing new store opening procedures.Assisted with a total of six store openings since 2006 and trained ten new HR Specialists for the region.Designed and implemented training programs for Managers in areas of progressive disciplinary action, investigations, sexual harassment, Employee evaluations, interviewing and hiring.Trained and assisted in launch of new payroll systems in the US and Canada.Assisted in launch of new biometric screening and incentive discount card programs.Jointly designed training materials for new and existing Payroll and Benefits Specialists throughout the Midwest Region.Wrote and piloted new employee performance evaluation process for Region.Co-authored sections of company's policies and procedures handbook.Created quarterly training for employees on 401k benefits.Processed all new-hire, benefits, leave, termination, and payroll paperwork while maintaining compliance with Federal and Wisconsin State employment laws. Maintained employee accident files, workers compensation claims, OSHA logs, I-9 forms and responded to unemployment claims and hearings.