Results-driven Head of HR at Garl Nix Golf Designs, specializing in talent management, employee relations, payroll, and accounting. Skilled in aligning HR strategies with business goals, fostering a positive workplace culture, and streamlining financial operations. Proven success in supporting team development and delivering tailored solutions for a small, dynamic organization.

My responsibility is as a trusted advisor to the business leaders and associates in cultivation, manufacturing, production and retail. My main focuses are in the areas of talent management, organizational development, performance management, career development, employee relations, and compensation planning and change leadership.

Key Responsibilites:Strategic OperationsEmployee RelationsBenefits, Payroll, Training and HRIS ManagementHR Compliance

Business partner that provides HR support and leadership to over 155 locations in the South East United States. FL, GA, NC & SC. * Provide employee relations leadership and support on situations including investigations, Ethics Points and HR hotline calls. Also provides guidance and support for managers the employee performance improvement process and separation situations.* Lead multiple special projects to increase employee engagement/ morale and retention. * Created and executed multiple programs that decreased employee turnover from Fiscal Year 2016 to 2017.* Visit schools on a regular basis to ensure company expectations are being met regarding regulatory and company compliance in regards to communication, management, development programs, morale and culture. * Analyze and solve for current HR practices, policies, processes.* Develop strategies and make recommendations for improvements.* Lead and direct the company Performance Management Systems which include: the Performance Review Process and Performance Improvement Plans - correcting performance and behaviors.* Enforce company policies and procedures and communicate any annual handbook changes to the field.* Inspiring our leaders to inspire others on a daily basis.* Pro-actively lead the division's talent management planning.

* Drove company initiatives by successfully advocating and mentoring for Commercial team members. * Delivered valuable insight to management on handling team member relations issues and investigations, including corrective action, performance management and succession planning.* Employed calculated foresight in strategically recruiting, interviewing, testing and selecting team members.* Advised business partners on goal setting, performance reviews, and effective team member communication/coaching.* Oversaw job description, position requisition and job posting processes, ensuring a consistent on-boarding process.* Enhanced productivity by scouting and developing internal top talent with structured individual development plans.* Increased revenue by comprehensively driving, supporting and coaching the sales process to team.* Sourced and recruited top talent for over 100 locations, including new construction, throughout the country.

I served as an advocate for my employees as well as a Strategy and Culture leader for over 56 store locations. I was responsible for overseeing all HR initiatives that include; employee development and training, talent recruiting, and on-going employee engagement.

Sourced and recruited top talent for over 50 store locations, including new construction, throughout West Florida. Facilitated programs to improve and sustain employee engagement within the stores.Served as an employee advocate for Human Resources related matters including employer relations tasks, training, documentation, and providing feedback to store employees.Assessed employee engagement and recommended solutions to bridge the gap in areas of opportunities to enhance the employee experience at RaceTrac.Provided direction and education to Store Managers involving the hiring process.Assisted in implementing Learning and Development initiatives as needed.Addressed conflicts that arose at the store level and communicated escalated concerns to the appropriate members of management.

Regional Recruiter Responsibilities:* Utilized Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates. * Utilized systems to monitor and track open positions, search status, and hiring results. * Provided regular recruiting activity reports to Regional Human Resource manager and Regional Vice President. * Facilitated training and implementation of recruitment and selection programs at a store level. * Coordinated presentations at schools, organizations, and job fairs regarding employment opportunities. * Assisted Human Resource Manager in the field with team member relations, progressive discipline, Division Manager communications, etc.HR Supervisor Responsibilities:* Supervised the Human Resource department, which supported over 6,500 team members in southeast U.S. * Assisted Human Resource Manager with team member relations, progressive discipline, Division Manager communications, etc. * Unemployment Compensation claims, filings, re-determination notices, hearing preparations and appeals. * Prepared EEOC position statements in response to EEOC charges of discrimination. * Prepared Reponses for interrogatories and discovery requests for cases in litigation. * Participated in internal investigations involving violation(s) of company policies. * Supervised the HR Assistants and their various responsibilities such as, employee new hire process, tuition reimbursement program, employee of the month program, criminal and MVR background checks & tracking of all commerical and company vehicles.