Teresa (Tera) Lees, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

North Carolina, United States

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States - Remote

Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to broker HR services and actively engage in staffing, organizational development, and talent management. Utilize HR functional expertise and effectiveness to align critical human resources principles and business objectives.

Fort Mill, Sc

Using prior HR-related experience, I manage everyday HR operations, including aligning staff with business objectives, recruiting right talent, enhancing staff performance, supporting employee development, planning strategic HR initiatives, running smooth onboarding processes, and increasing employee engagement and retention, among other things. Along with this, my interpersonal skills allow me to coordinate with multi-faceted professionals and senior-level executives to plan execution strategies aimed at business progression. Lastly, I conducted in-depth talent assessment and prior-to-hiring investigations while focusing heavily on diversity and inclusivity to select and recruit well-qualified candidates.Key Accomplishments:►Leverage leadership skills to direct three HR generalists and ensure high growth of two distribution centers with 1,200+ employees by implementing well-thought strategies.►Reported directly to CHRO as interim Sr. Director HR for 13 months and supervised activities for 16 HR generalists across 10 distribution centers in five states.►Reduced turnover by 35% in Supply Chain, amplified employee engagement, and raised overall employee promoter scores by 14 base points within first year working with Western NC distributions centers by applying strategic planning and well-thought HR initiatives.►Served on corporate acquisitions team for over two years, onboarding 400+ associates and companies with four locations.

Topeka, Ks

As Team Leader for Target Distribution Center, I monitored team members to achieve set objectives contributing to advancement of organization. Furthermore, I used my strategic leadership to motivate and inspire staff members by creating collaborative work environment, promoting constructive communication and teamwork.Key Accomplishment:►Ensured accuracy in shipment of products by staying in compliance with deadlines while leading team of 20 warehouse workers.

Topeka, Ks

While serving as Trainer of Organizational Development, I analyzed business structure, processes, and utilization of resources to design and implement various developmental initiatives, action plans, and training materials.Key Accomplishments:►Developed 15+ leadership and soft skills training courses for leaders and associates, raising employee survey results.►Enhanced two-day new hire onboarding program, amplifying employee survey results by five base points and leadership-associate engagement.

Topeka, Ks

To improve employee satisfaction, I oversaw all employee relations, benefits, compensation, and HRIS functions for 1600+ employees and six HR professionals. Moreover, I analyzed employee feedback across all levels to suggest practical recommendations to increase employee loyalty and retention.Key Accomplishments:►Designed and modified 40+ human resources policies and engaging job descriptions, expanding employee base.►Replaced paper processes with electronic HR management systems using People Soft and maximized operational efficiency by maintaining electronic records of staff performance and online application processes.