Chris Pyrah
Scheels
COLORADOSPRINGS,CO
18
years of professional experience
Results-driven Human Resources Store Lead with a focus on effective communication and team leadership. Expertise in facilitating training programs and mentoring emerging HR leaders, ensuring compliance and enhancing employee experience across multiple locations.
Work History
Human Resources Store Lead
11 Years 1 Month- July 2015-October 2017 - Human Resources Store Lead Reno, NV
- October 2017-June 2020 - Human Resources Store Lead Sandy, UT
- June 2020-Current - Human Resources Store Lead Colorado Springs, CO
- Oversee comprehensive HR operations to enhance employee experience throughout onboarding and recruitment. Develop training programs promoting organizational culture and employee engagement. Manage benefits administration and ensured accurate maintenance of the employee handbook. Provide mentorship to HR assistants to support their professional development.
- Facilitate effective interviewing processes to identify and select top talent on a weekly basis.
- Direct performance review management processes to ensure timely execution and delivery of evaluations.
- Oversee HR generalist functions, leading orientations and product training initiatives. Champion culture and customer experience training initiatives. Manage hiring, onboarding, and termination processes effectively. Lead reasonable suspicion and harassment investigations with thorough follow-up.
- Advise Scheels VP of Human Resources on key store policies and procedures for improved compliance. Facilitate and present at annual HR conferences to enhance employee engagement and knowledge sharing. Mentor and develop 2-3 emerging HR leaders, fostering professional growth within the organization.
Assistant Store Leader
7 Years 4 Months- Managed daily operations and sales for 4-6 specialty departments including inventory control, sales growth, margin management, and customer experience leadership through training and coaching. Supported team development through consistent coaching and training to enhance customer experience. Oversaw inventory management and implemented strategies for sales and margin growth.
- Oversaw scheduling of store associates across multiple departments, including leadership team coordination.
- Directed and controlled budget management for multi-million dollar operations.
- Facilitated orientation and onboarding processes for all store associates.
- Member of the Scheels Fly Fishing advisory team from 2009-2020, attending industry shows and meeting with top Fly Fishing product vendors for advising all stores on Fly Fishing Shop product selection
- Lead of Store Development for new store openings for the Fly Fishing Shop from 2012-2019.
- Leader of the store safety committee
- Crafted safety operations manual utilized as a template across multiple stores to uphold OSHA standards.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth store functioning as keyholder.
Education
No Degree - International Business Management
Skills
Store operations
Staff training and development
Scheduling and time management
Goal setting and achievement
Policy and Procedure Management
Employment Law Management
Timeline
Human Resources Store Lead
Scheels
07.2015 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Store Leader
Scheels
03.2008 - 07.2015Read More
Boise State University
No Degree from International Business Management
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