Christie Reeves

• Strategic Consultation: Act as a high-level consultant to hiring executives and HR Business Partners, aligning talent acquisition with long-term business objectives and clinical goals. Design and lead sourcing strategies for high-impact and hard-to-fill clinical and leadership roles
• Specialized & High volume Recruiting: Managed full cycle recruiting for 100+ open requisitions, ensuring timely and effective hiring processes. Recruited professionals in specialized fields, including medical/optical professionals (e.g., Optometrists, Therapists, Nurses, Corporate (Manager/ Consulting/Leadership/Director roles)
• Compensation: Advise leaders on equitable promotion, job expansion and pay adjustment proposals ensuring fair and consistent practices. Conducted pay equity audits across all departments, which resulted in decreased pay gaps by 10%. Analyze comprehensive compensation data, including salary structures to determine equitable job offers. Performed job analysis and evaluations to create precise job specifications and establish workflow benchmarks
• Offer Strategy & Negotiation: Manage complex total rewards conversations, including sign-on bonuses, relocation packages, in alignment with compensation policy

Healthcare, Medical Technology, Cannabis, Retail, CPG, Energy / Infrastructure, Recycling/Waste, Heavy-Duty Truck & Trailer Manufacturing / Auto Parts, Technology /
Product Development / Biotech
• Client Impact: Deliver high-satisfaction HR / Talent consulting projects, contracts and
clients for over 10 years across multiple industries and sectors
• Executive Recruiting: Consult with business leaders to define role criteria and strategic
hiring objectives. Target & engage active/passive candidates through structured
interviews to evaluate qualifications to meet client guidelines & expectations. Present
candidate qualifications to client and support interview process. Assist clients and
candidates with offer negotiation management to ensure seamless hiring and onboarding
• Strategic Initiatives: Designed and implemented new performance management systems
that increased employee productivity by 18% as measured by KPIs
• Workforce Planning & Cost Savings: Developed strategies that reduced overstaffing and
temp costs by $275K annually, by replacing agency spend with in-house recruiting
• Retention, Assessment & Optimization: Cut administrative time per hire by 20% through
ATS improvements and online onboarding, alongside rolling out standardized interview
frameworks across 15+ locations
• Expansion & High-Volume Recruiting: Solely owned the launch and staffing of 20 new
cannabis stores (250+ employees hired in 1 year). Completed workforce reorg reducing
15 medical billing centers into 4 centralized billing locations in 6 months through hiring realignment of 300+ new and existing employees
• Core HR & Compensation Expertise: Conducted compensation analysis via market
benchmarking, guided employee relations and compliance audits, designed succession
plans, and drove change management and diversity strategies. Reduced expenses by
analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs

• Led hiring efforts for 10+ Google digital marketing sales programs, aligning talent acquisition with business needs. Managed 5 outsourced clients
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business strategy
• Promoted to Director after 6 months, overseeing 3 locations, and managing HR staff of 4
• Increased overall headcount by 33%, by implementing interview and call metrics
• Hired 75 new employees within 60 days to grow program by 50% of initial head count
• Improved new hire retention within 90 days by 35% through enhanced assessment tools and structured interviews
• Launched 6 new client programs in 1 year achieving all initial hiring targets
• Launched new program with 10 head count, growth exceeded 100 within 1 year
• Developed recruiting strategy to attract applicants through digital media and targeted advertising, enhancing candidate reach
• High-volume recruiting: Averaged 60 new hires per month
• Achieved 95% hiring accuracy meeting all hiring expectations
• Led workforce planning and organization design to align talent and business strategy
• Advised leaders on employee relations, performance management, and corrective action
• Directed change management efforts during restructuring, role transitions, and business integration initiatives
• Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory
practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability
• Coordinated professional development programs that resulted in enhanced employee skills, boosting internal promotions

• Oversaw HR and Recruiting for 30 senior living and affordable living communities throughout Michigan. Responsible for all HR functions.
• Advised decision-makers on confidential matters related to performance management and employee relations, fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
• Led development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Directed recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for property management and support staff.
• Managed employee relations, investigations, and corrective actions aligned with company policy and labor law.
• Administered benefits, leave programs, and payroll coordination for accurate employee support.
• Partnered with leadership to resolve staffing needs and improve organizational performance.
• Oversaw performance management, coaching, and disciplinary documentation across multiple departments.
• Implemented training programs covering workplace conduct, compliance, and supervisor development.
• Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.

• Launched leadership development program across 42 US IKEA stores to address talent and management gaps, establishing internal bench strength for future management roles
• Achieved 62% promotion rate for participants from first 3 classes held in home store
• Completed an accelerated development program to join the store executive HR team.
• earning Delivery & Coordination: Plan and execute end-to-end training sessions (classroom, virtual, blended, and self-learning) using platforms like [MyLearning](index:0.6.2, 0.6.10).
• Consulting & Support: Act as a learning partner for employees, line managers becoming a subject-matter experts to support individual development plans and performance cycles.
• Tracking & Reporting: Monitor training attendance, completion rates, and certifications, delivering monthly dashboards to meet compliance targets.
• Culture Promotion: Embed IKEA values and drive engagement campaigns that foster a continuous learning environment.