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AARIF RUSSELL

Southfield,MI

Summary

Motivated HR Manager with background overseeing HR policies and procedures while supervising department staff. Expert at directing wide-ranging human resources responsibilities by tackling, prioritizing and delegating tasks to staff. Focus on remaining competitive among industry companies by creating desirable culture and programs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Manager

Walgreens
04.2013 - Current
  • Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies, and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.

Store Manager

CVS/Pharmacy
06.2006 - 11.2013
  • Recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and staff development
  • Developing team-building programs, writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports
  • Ensure daily inventory replenishment reports are used to identify materials needing replenishment in a timely mater
  • Ensure all purchase order information is correct
  • Follow up with all vendors on a daily basis to ensure delivery's are met
  • Follow up to ensure acknowledgment of purchased orders and check to ensure there are no past due orders
  • Ensuring federal and state requirements are being meet.

Front End Manager

Sam's Club
01.2001 - 06.2006

Food Services Specialist

U.S. ARMY, FT. LEE
10.1997 - 12.2001

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development
  • Highly competitive
  • Recruitment
  • Benefits Administration
  • Performance Management
  • Training Programs
  • Payroll( kronos,HRIS)
  • New Employee Orientation
  • HR Processes
  • Team building
  • Retention strategies
  • Background checks
  • Project management

Community Service

  • Humanitarian Award 2018
  • All kids can
  • CVS/Pharmacy March of dimes
  • Sam's Club Children's Miracle Network

Timeline

HR Manager

Walgreens
04.2013 - Current

Store Manager

CVS/Pharmacy
06.2006 - 11.2013

Front End Manager

Sam's Club
01.2001 - 06.2006

Food Services Specialist

U.S. ARMY, FT. LEE
10.1997 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

American Public University System
AARIF RUSSELL