Brigitte Pelt
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Human Resources professional with experience in both single and multi-unit roles. Supports all HR and ER functions for a team of 1,800+ team members. Skilled in strategic planning, succession planning, conflict management and employee relations. Strategic HR partner with strong influence skills and ability to relate well to people of all backgrounds. Passionate about delivering equitable experiences for all team members.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Target Corporation
08.2019 - Current
- Created and executed market staffing strategy by leveraging Talent Acquisition partners, compensation partners and store leaders in order to create a culture where we seek best in class talent while ensuring equitable experiences.
- Created and implemented multi-year talent strategy to ensure market is staffed at all leadership levels while delivering on commitments to DE&I.
- Supported and educated store and HR leaders on succession planning and succession pool strategies. Skilled up HR leaders on Workday tools.
- Increased Person of Color leadership representation in the Austin market by 13% from 2022 to 2024.
- Cultivated an environment of growth and development across Austin market by delivering on company development programs and creating and tracking progression on developmental milestones.
- Appointed Training and Development Captain for Austin and DFW market. Leveraged metrics and HQ partners to track progress and identify gaps in team member training journey.
- Coached store leaders on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively. Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture
- Leveraged legal partners as needed and helped establish region wide precedent in several instances related to conduct violations.
- Austin and DFW Working Moms Captain. Assisted District Senior Directors with return to work strategies for new mothers.
People Operations Planner
Apple Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with store leaders on all recruiting and hiring strategies and events.
- Mentored SWTX schedule planners when new schedule process went live.
Senior Manager
Apple Inc.
12.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided strong leadership through frequent developmental statuses to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Built leadership schedule to ensure guest and team experience were set up for success and properly supported.
- Led market in Genius Bar DTA by meeting schedule standards and strategies.
- Developed three managers to Senior Managers through mentoring and intentional development moments.
Store Director
Target Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Led a team of 5 exempt leaders and 11 non-exempt leaders that consistently delivered on operational metrics, store brand and HR core metrics.
- Turned around an under performing store by leveraging reports (financial, operational, safety and team) and strategic partners.
- Accepted into Advanced Development Program due to strong business results.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for leaders, identifying areas for growth and development.
- Set a strong example for the team by always remaining professional and composed despite store location being high-risk and faced with unique challenges.
- Collaborated with other Store Directors across Texas on training and on-boarding initiatives for new in-role exempt leaders.
- Promoted seven non-exempt leaders to exempt level positions by taking an active role in mentoring and development.
- Created a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and ensuring each leader had role clarity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communication
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.2006
Skills
- Talent management
- Succession Planning
- Workday
- Employee Relations
- Influencing Skills
- Workforce Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership Training and Development
- HR Operations
- Conflict Management
- Metric and Trends Analysis
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Target Corporation
08.2019 - Current
People Operations Planner
Apple Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Manager
Apple Inc.
12.2014 - 08.2017
Store Director
Target Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communication
University of Texas At Austin
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