Aemeeko COPELAND
Norcross,GA
Summary
Human Resources Assistant delivering comprehensive support across recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Skilled in developing HR policies that align with organizational goals while maintaining compliance and confidentiality. Committed to optimizing processes and enhancing employee satisfaction through effective communication and issue resolution.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Flowers Foods
Tucker, Georgia
12.2023 - Current
- Managed recruitment processes to attract top talent for various positions.
- Facilitated employee onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
- Developed and implemented HR policies in alignment with company goals.
- Administered employee benefits programs and responded to inquiries effectively.
- Collaborated with management to address employee relations issues and concerns.
- Maintained accurate employee records and ensured data privacy compliance.
- Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
HR Associate
Flowers Foods
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations.
- Developed training materials and benefits packets to facilitate smooth onboarding for new hires.
- Organized and maintained employee personnel files, ensuring secure handling of sensitive data.
- Collaborated with HR management to update policies reflecting industry and social trends.
- Supported executive decision-making by reporting on metrics and recommending actionable improvements.
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger
Smyrna, GA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Mentored employees to drive sales and encourage effective upselling and cross-selling practices.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions to enhance team skills and performance.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts across 7-day work weeks to achieve adequate staffing.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Developed job postings, recruited candidates and scheduled interviews to fill vacant positions.
- Organized and maintained employee personnel files to ensure confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive data.
E-Commerce Manager
Kroger
Newnan, GA
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Planned and executed site content updates and merchandising for newly launched products, integrating campaigns and promotions to enhance customer engagement.
- Managed online marketing and promotional calendars by integrating campaigns and daily promotional offers.
- Increased repeat customer base by maintaining relationships with high-profile clients and effectively managing service issues.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and key clients to support long-term business growth.
- Collected and organized product data for seamless upload to websites and online marketplaces.
- Managed employee payroll, hiring, termination, and training to ensure maximum productivity.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
General Merchandise Manager
Kroger
Newnan, GA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Designed floor layouts and product displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Trained sales staff to effectively coordinate clothing racks and counter displays, improving promotional impact.
- Collaborated with finance to accurately forecast raw material costs, supporting budget management.
- Negotiated and managed vendor contracts.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Identified and evaluated qualified candidates for open positions.
- Prepared professional presentations.
Lead Scan Coordinator
Kroger
Peachtree City, GA
10.2007 - 01.2016
- Resolved pricing discrepancies through research and correction of inaccurate information, improving pricing accuracy.
- Executed price changes and ensured accurate signage for product displays to enhance customer experience.
- Coordinated seasonal and promotional marketing collateral, delivering effective signing packages to drive promotional visibility.
- Operated equipment such as box cutters, hand jacks, tape guns and scanners in alignment with company guidelines.
- Greeted customers and delivered excellent customer service to promote sales and repeat business.
- Checked material specifications against information contained in work orders.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mcintosh High School
Peachtree City, GA05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2026
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- HR Operations
- Hiring and Retention
- Compensation Analysis
- Payroll Compliance
- Records management
- Employee File Maintenance
- Report Preparation
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Office administration
Timeline
HR Generalist
Flowers Foods
12.2023 - Current
HR Associate
Flowers Foods
09.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger
08.2020 - 08.2022
E-Commerce Manager
Kroger
01.2018 - 08.2020
General Merchandise Manager
Kroger
01.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Scan Coordinator
Kroger
10.2007 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Mcintosh High School
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University