Experience

Washington State Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Giant Eagle, Inc.

• United States
• Retail Groceries
• 700 & Above Employee

• Confidential HR Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  Provide HR Administrative support to a single retail location.Main focus is on recruiting and onboarding, payroll, and team member relations within the store.

• Regional HR Coordinator

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2018

  Provide administrative support to 12 retail stores as well as 11 Get Go locations. Maintain PeopleSoft records for all Team Members in the Columbus region.

• Team Member Relations Specialist

  • Nov 2011 - Dec 2014

  Provide HR Support to 11 retail locations with approximately 900 Team Members and 60 Team Leaders. Conduct investigations in to Team Member/Leader issues. Make recommendations to store leadership in dealing with Team Member issues. Serve as company witness in Unemployment Hearings. Identify and develop internal talent for leadership positions. Facilitate leader training classes in harassment and progressive discipline.

• Recruiter

  • Jan 2010 - Nov 2011

  Utilize talent management system, Talent Connection, in the process of sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and selection of new Team Members. Partner with store leadership to determine staffing needs to maximize operating effectiveness. Establish and coordinate job fairs and recruiting centers. Demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated, manage time wisely and able to work in a fast changing environment. Maintain accurate and proper documentation of all candidates, hiring decisions and leader interactions with applicants. Instruct department leaders in appropriate interviewing ettiquette and techniques. Administer drug tests and submit background checks.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Dec 2009

  Recruit and interview applicants while ensuring equal employment opportunities. Track and maintain confidential Team Member information including payroll, attendance, performance appraisals and progressive discipline. Co-Chair of the Safety Committee. Conduct annual OSHA trainings and audits in accordance with company policy as well as federal law. Promote and develop Team Members and identify candidates for the Management Development Program. Maintain open lines of communication with Dept Leaders by listening and providing feedback to faciliate the exchange of information and the resolution of Team Member issues.