Melanie Stringer Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Ar, Us

United States

As Head of Governance and People Services, I oversee the implementation and adherence to P&O policies and procedures across the Americas region, ensuring compliance with local and international employment laws. Moreover, I lead the development and execution of strategic HR initiatives that support organizational objectives, including talent acquisition and employment compliance efforts.Among my notable accomplishments, my team and I:• Streamline People services administrative functions, ensuring compliance globally, and maintaining accurate SOPs and documentation.• Improve the employee experience by providing exceptional leadership, customer service, and support to employees and managers, resolving inquiries, issues and concerns promptly.• Led, planned, executed, and integrated cross-company/people projects while orchestrating various events and activities to support the people team and driving alignment with corporate strategy.• Direct the delivery of comprehensive people services, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations, to enhance employee experience and retention.• Design the governance framework for HR activities, ensuring effective risk management, data protection, and privacy compliance.• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices in HR governance and people services.• Advocate for ethical practices and corporate social responsibility in all HR activities while leading cross-functional projects and collaborations to address organizational challenges and capitalize on opportunities for improvement.

As Sr Director, US Ethics & Compliance Training & Awareness, I fostered strategic partnerships with senior executives and key stakeholders to craft and deploy Compliance Learning Strategies aligned with organizational goals, driving enhanced compliance and operational efficiency within Walmart US.Below listed are a few of my key achievements:• Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive cross-channel strategy to boost Ethics & Compliance Awareness, collaborating closely with various content teams across Walmart, Inc. to deliver a seamless, searchable, and impactful content experience that empowers associates.• Updated the approach to evaluating, monitoring, measuring, and reporting on Compliance Learning Activities, introducing continuous improvement processes and leveraging advanced needs analysis and planning tools to enhance learning outcomes.• Engineered and implemented a groundbreaking learning optimization strategy for all Walmart US Ethics & Compliance learning content, achieving a remarkable cost savings of over $80 million in the first year, thereby significantly contributing to the company's financial health and operational excellence.• Pioneered the optimization of Fortune One compliance training and awareness programs, enhancing the effectiveness and engagement of learning content across the organization.

Bentonville, Arkansas

As Director, Learning Content Development & Design, I developed and led a dynamic team of instructional and creative designers, focusing on professional development and the establishment of people-lead roles to enhance team leadership and innovation. A small section of my noteworthy accomplishments include:• Introduced an innovative strategy to increase the capacity of instructional designers, efficiently balancing competing priorities, ensuring consistent quality, and achieving cost savings for the organization.• Drove the execution of strategic projects while fostering a culture of collaboration, encouraging the exchange of ideas and collaborative work efforts both within the team and with external partners, enhancing project outcomes and team cohesion.

Bentonville, Arkansas

During my tenure, I conducted comprehensive evaluations of instructional designers' performance and training effectiveness, offering actionable recommendations to enhance both the delivery modality and course content quality. Some of my contributions to the organization include:• Steered the deployment of an agile content development system, optimizing all workflows to achieve peak efficiency and streamline the training content creation process.• Played a key role in the Learning and Development leadership team, advocating for best practices and contributing significantly to the successful implementation of essential business initiatives.

Bentonville, Arkansas

Bentonville, Arkansas

As Programs and Processes Manager, I developed and executed a team engagement strategy for the Field Talent Delivery team, enhancing team cohesion and motivation through the management of the Mentoring Circle program, organization of Skip Level and Facilitator Networking calls with senior leaders and initiation of Leadership Connections for regular bi-weekly team communications.Following are some of my key accomplishments:• Incorporated retail industry insights and talent development best practices to create an enriching learning environment, fostering professional growth and development within the team.• Significantly improved the new hire experience by designing and implementing tailored onboarding plans, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the team.

As District Administrator/Principal, I spearheaded comprehensive HR management at the building level, encompassing recruitment, workplace safety, adherence to labor and employment law, and conducting evaluations to ensure a harmonious and legally compliant work environment.Some key highlights associated with this job role include:• Championed employee growth through the design and delivery of continuous training and professional development programs, enhancing skill sets and fostering a culture of constant learning.• Directed the district's 1:1 technology initiative, collaborating with vendors and educational partners to meet the district's technology needs and enhance the educational experience.• Cultivated positive relationships with teachers, parents, and community members by actively participating in local organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and Bright Futures USA, fostering a supportive and engaged community network.• Led the team in utilizing data more effectively to drive change and performance improvement while also contributing to content development and instructional enhancements, thereby elevating the quality of education and operational efficiency.

Education

Webb City, Missouri

Education

Specialist In Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership

Master Of Science (Ms), Curriculum Design And Instruction

Bachelor Of Science (Bse), English