Cole Wurmstich
Red Bank,NJ
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to building relationships to increase leadership output to promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, People Business Partner, Engineering
Peloton
08.2023 - Current
- Sole People Business Partner to Product Development and People teams (1,000 FTEs, 13 VP+ FTE, 2 C-Level Executives)
- Provided strategic consultation to senior leaders across multiple business lines, to drive key human resource practices and improve leadership capabilities
- Developed high-performing teams through targeted training and development programs.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Evaluated HR metrics to identify trends, measure success, and make data-informed decisions about ongoing strategic priorities.
Senior People Business Partner, Engineering
Peloton
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Trained and guided team members and leaders to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Enhanced overall productivity by conducting thorough analyses of existing systems and recommending improvements.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Senior People Business Partner
Peloton
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Led a team of 3 People Business Partners across the United States to support the Retail and Field Operations businesses
- Developed work plans, gathered and synthesized data, led analyses and implemented recommendations to define, structure and execute strategic and operational initiatives.
- Facilitated change management processes during organizational restructuring efforts, ensuring smooth transitions for affected employees.
- Delivered insightful data-driven recommendations that informed key decision-making processes within the organization.
People Business Partner, Peloton
Peloton
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Acted as the only People Business Partner at Peloton, supporting Retail and Field businesses across the United States and Canada (2,500 FT/PT Employees)
- Created and implemented lasting people processes to support a high growth, pre-IPO company
- Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Prepared and presented reports on status of projects and initiatives.
Senior People Operations Manager
Bloomingdales
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Manage all Line Items of P&L for a $50MM Business
- Exceeded EBIT Plan in 2016 and 2017
- Oversee process of receiving all incoming and expediting outgoing merchandise
- Analyzed key performance indicators to improve efficiency and productivity of business
- Manage fulfilling online orders at a 95% rate and sent to customers within 24
- Fulfilled 25,000 orders per year
- Developed multiple renovation projects within Market
- Coordinated with Central Partners and Contractors to hit timelines and budget
- Leader of 2 Salaried Managers, 5 Hourly Supervisors and 160 Hourly Associates.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Implemented metrics-driven performance management systems that encouraged employee growth while aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Boosted retention rates by developing and executing targeted talent management strategies.
General Manager
Target
06.2015 - 08.2016
- General Manager manager of a $40 million Target store
- Drove 4% sales comp increase during the 2015
- Improved process changes to lead to a 3.8% sales comp during Quarter 1 and 2 of 2016
- Responsible for all operations of business including Logistics, Store Presentation, Guest Service and Human Resources
- Oversaw 4 Salaried Managers, 12 Full-Time department managers and 160 Hourly Team Members
- Implemented payroll allocation practices to ensure fiscal responsibility on a monthly basis
- Responsible for Talent Development and recruiting at the Exempt level for district of 11 stores.
Human Resources Manager (ETL, HR)
Target
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Lone Human Resource Manager for a building of 175 Team Hourly Members and 5 Salaried Executives
- District Resource Leader to 11 salaried, peer Executives in charge of Human Resources
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Orchestrated scheduling, hiring, training and compliance for the entire Target store.
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2008 - 05.2012
Education
Smeal College of Business - Supply Chain and Information Systems
The Pennsylvania State University
05.2012
Skills
- Employee Development
- Strategic Planning
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Leadership Development
- Data and Trends Analysis
- Company organization
- Global HR experience
- Legal Compliance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Workforce improvements
Timeline
Director, People Business Partner, Engineering
Peloton
08.2023 - Current
Senior People Business Partner, Engineering
Peloton
06.2022 - 08.2023
Senior People Business Partner
Peloton
05.2020 - 06.2022
People Business Partner, Peloton
Peloton
09.2018 - 05.2020
Senior People Operations Manager
Bloomingdales
08.2016 - 07.2018
General Manager
Target
06.2015 - 08.2016
Human Resources Manager (ETL, HR)
Target
08.2012 - 06.2015
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2008 - 05.2012
Smeal College of Business - Supply Chain and Information Systems
The Pennsylvania State University
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