As an HR Consultant, I provide interim HR Leadership, Strategic HR and Coaching. Strategic specialties include: Recruitment, Retention, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Development and Training, Legal/Labor Law Compliance, Risk Management, Multiunit Multistate Payroll, Policy and Procedures, Affirmative Action, Compensation and Benefits, Total Rewards, Technology System HRIS Implantation.For Businesses; assisting clients large and small with their human resources needs including policy & strategy development and implementation, leadership & team coaching, team development, succession planning, total rewards, talent management, technology assessment and process improvement. For Individuals (including recent college graduates); assisting in assessing career moves, creating your professional brand and coaching you through professional growth and career transition.Available for part-time and temporary consulting contracts.

Oversaw recruitment and onboarding; including: reviewing applications, screening and interviewing, creating and posting job ads, putting together travel arrangements and accommodations. Created and maintained job descriptions.Directed the development and coordination of personal and career development through the performance appraisal process. Developed and managed recruiting and retention strategies and programs. Ensured proper staffing levels in all areas. Led HR department and team to ensure timely processing of payroll, employment verifications, child support and wage garnishments. Oversaw the entire payroll process and benefits administration for the company of 1,500 + employees. HRIS Master. Updated and maintained employee policies and procedures; i.e. Employee Handbook - new policies/procedures, amendments, updates, etc. Provided necessary training and materials to managers and employees, including workshops and manuals. Created and conducted seminars and ongoing education on various HR topics. Labor Compliance Policies and Enforcements; Complied with all existing governmental and labor legal and government requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and so forth. Participated in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns were brought forth. Advised managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company. Counseled managers on employment issues. Maintained minimal company exposure to lawsuits. Safety Manager/Workers Comp Case Management.Administered the 401(k) plan.Recommended changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention. Reviewed and analyzed wage and salary reports and data to establish competitive compensation plans and systems.

Created a guest driven schedule to ensure team members were available for the guests to increase sales. Championed a culture where teams love to work, and guests love to shop. Community Relations store representative resulting in donating 100% of store donation account to non-profit organizations in store community and raising 105% of United Way annual employee donation goal. Partnered with Employee Relations, Labor Relations and Compliance teams to identify and react to any team concerns. Campus Recruiter, recruited for upper level management positions, recruiting some of the Districts top talent.Owned accurate assessment of talent; guided team leaders in the utilization of impactful talent management tools. Advanced the leaderships team capabilities in developing their teams based on career aspirations. Actively participated in the performance management process, which included recognizing, coaching, providing meaningful feedback, writing and delivering performance reviews and writing and delivering counseling and corrective actions.Successfully led staffing, training and recruitment strategies to ensure store is 100% staffed.Developed a team of HR experts who serve the total store team by solving problems, removing roadblocks and engaging each team member in a way that connected them to Target’s purpose. Always demonstrated a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; led team to work the same. Held team members accountable for completing position training, conducted follow-up and assessed training progress of new team members.Led a sales culture and drove sales performance, led and coached the teams on ways to increase sales. Led teams to achieve turnover, sales and payroll goals; analyze and act on reports and communication tools to identify trends and drive business results.