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Direct management of human resources, supporting the EVP of Store Operations, for 490 locations and $750 M in revenue. Serve as a strategic HR advisor and partner for the Corporate Office with critical understanding of business priorities and challenges. Directly support and influence 16 field leaders and 2 direct reports. Focused on people development, cultural change, effective communication, consistency and accountability. - Work directly with ELT and department leaders to provide HR solutions and guidance to the organization and built effective and inclusive departments through workforce planning and talent management.- Served as liaison for leading change within the organization by coaching and influencing field leaders to understand company’s new leadership structure and how change would elevate and streamline business goals and objectives. - Collaborated with Store Operations to develop and implement an enhanced onboarding and training experience for new field leaders to streamline the process, improve the candidate experience and increase retention.- Developed exit interview tracking system through Google applications to better identify, measure and analyze trends in the data to support retention efforts in the organization. - Implemented a structured system to document and investigate HR issues, resulting in improved quality and accuracy of investigation documentation, as well as improved ability to identify and correct root causes of issues.

Responsible for aligning business objectives with the people strategy for 250 store locations across the eastern United States in partnership with the Regional VP of Operations and Asset Protection Manager. Provided strategic and tactical expertise for all People related areas across the region. - Performance Management- Employee Relations- Talent Management & Succession Planning- Recruitment & Onboarding- Training & Development

Led human resources process, initiatives, and people strategy, in partnership with the VP of Human Resources, for Legends Hospitality group at AT&T Stadium, The Star in Frisco and American Airlines Center.- Deployed a talent strategy to successfully staff the exclusive members only private social club, Cowboys Club, at the Dallas Cowboys world headquarters, The Star.- Introduced new and innovative employee engagement initiatives and also established a community outreach committees to improve culture, moral, productivity, and engagement.- Implemented health and wellness initiatives to promote “Be Better” employer benefit- executed first company heath fair with local vendors.

- Successfully facilitated and supported the grand opening of the hotel and restaurant in September of 2015 in partnership with the property general manager.- Responsible for the recruitment strategy, onboarding and training of all hotel and restaurant staff to ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards. - Accountable for administration of HR metrics, payroll, Hilton brand training and compliance, property communication, record keeping, and full employee life cycle for all associates. - Planned and executed employee appreciation events to boost employee morale, enthusiasm, efficiency, and engagement.

-Manage employee relations issues such as: Employee complaints; harassment and discrimination allegations; other employment law related complaints for 3,400 employees-Advise and counsel managers regarding HR best practices, company policies, and employment laws-Counsel and guide employees and management regarding company policies and procedures-Conduct exit interviews of voluntary terminations; analyze trends and recommend solutions-Plan and execute employee appreciation events and monthly recognition programs to improve employee morale, enthusiasm, efficiency, and engagement-Prepare all documentation and submission of state unemployment claims and facilitate unemployment hearings when requested-Consistently ensure the fair treatment policy by facilitating employee board or reviews for terminated employees-Facilitate employment processing during new hire on boarding ensuring proper hiring documentation is complete and company policies are thoroughly explained-Facilitate management training classes for proper policy understanding; proper way to conduct disciplinary or employee grievance meetings; harassment avoidance