Emily Granholm

• Directly manages all HR functions for 74 FTE's at Paperworks Mount Gilead Operations
• Key member of executive leadership team, improving optimal operations and strategic organizational development initiatives
• Orchestrated implementation, development and optimizing team's usage of HRIS and related tech platforms (ADP, Workforce Now, E-time, Convergence, Scout VMS, Xibo, iCims)
• Maintains compliance with EEOC, ADA, ERISA, OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, Affirmative Action regulations and responsible for FMLA and ADA in compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring appropriate communication to employees and management as required
• Handles talent acquisition/recruitment needs and requirements
• Responsible for benefits management and administration
• Develops training for professional development of staff and management
• Facilitated mediation sessions between employees who had experienced conflict; helped them reach mutually agreeable resolutions
• Responsible for employee engagement, performance management, disciplinary processes and corrective communication are handled appropriately
• Developed competitive compensation plans consistent with market research and salary studies, providing analysis to rewarded high performing employees while staying within budget constraints
• Leads investigations in regards complaints, grievances or situations to ensure company is always in compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations
• Provides appropriate trainings, guidance or action plans with team members as preventative strategy
• Lead in design thinking and strategic initiatives for best practices, with noted improved morale and employee engagement, ensuring organization is a progressive leader as a great place to work
• Develops mentorship and apprenticeship program in connection with the local schools and universities to ensure career progression
• Organizes company-wide events such as team building exercises or recognition ceremonies to foster positive morale among staff members
• Analyzes organizational data to identify trends in recruitment needs, turnover rates and other key metrics
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to employment practices; communicated changes promptly throughout the organization
• Advised managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment and recommended needed changes
• Analyzed statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and developed recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices
• Other duties as required.

• Interim position as Assistant Manager (aligned with goal of building a sustainable homestead) noted as key contributor to improved morale, reduction in turnover and increased profits
• Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory
• Developed training plans for associates supporting professional and personal growth
• Drove company metrics to increase profits and overall sales, bringing the store from the bottom of the 13-store district up to to number 7
• Produced balanced scheduling components to maximize use of payroll budget and approved bi-weekly payroll
• Demonstrated effective leadership by example and through implementation methods of best practice trainings for all associates
• Developed donation and community service programs to connect with client base
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• Holiday gift donation bags for local animal shelter, coat drive for kids, toys for tots, hosting events with 4H club and Boy Scouts, implementing veteran-focused and military discount programs into the store
• Managed payroll approval
• Handled bank reconciliations and ensured consistent and accurate deposit completion
• Other duties as required.

• ( Part-Time interim position, while building homestead on 35 acres in the county) Assisted new local coffee shop in growing and scaling business in Anson County area.
• Managed and developed a small team of 5 employees.
• Responsible for onboarding and training, developed and implemented procedures.
• Maintained supplies and inventory.
• Utilized square business platform to track sales and generate reports.
• Managed and built email distribution list for local newsletter and responsible for marketing via social media. Generated, created and sourced relevant local content for publication. Key facilitator for public relations.

• Managed HR functions for 125+ staff and 250+ students on campus for the federally run program.
• Implemented Ultipro HRIS and icims ATS system.
• Handled all procedural and process implementation.
• Responsible for talent acquisition and managed staffing requirements.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and retention thus leading to a 20% reduction in turnover.
• Conducted and managed required trainings for federal contractors and built additional courses for professional and leadership development.
• Maintained compliance with EEO, ADA, ERISA, OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, Affirmative Action
• Responsible for FMLA and accommodations in for ADA in compliance various state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted pay studies with market research, salary evaluations, compensation analysis.
• Lead investigator for EEO team in relation to complaints, harassment or other staff grievances.
• Selected by KJCC and Department of Labor to attend Design Thinking Training in Atlanta, GA as a key participant and contributor to revamping/restructuring the DOL Job Corps Program Nationwide.

• Implemented effective HR processes and procedures to ensure compliance with both Federal and State regulations for 450+ manufacturing employees.
• Managed employee engagement, professional development, performance management and corrective communication.
• Handled talent acquisition/recruitment for both non-exempt and exempt level staffing.
• Served as key administrator for benefits and compensation management.

• Worked this customer service role during my relocation to North Carolina from Massachusetts.

VC funded high-tech startup led to goal of acquisition in 2014 by Yamaha Technologies & Unified Communications.

• Reported directly to CFO and provided HR guidance to the Executive Team and Board of Directors in relation to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Managed all functions of company's domestic payroll processing and was the point of contact for 3rd party payroll providers for International payroll processing.
• Handled legal contracts, offer letters, and patent paperwork.
• Worked with legal team to ensure state and federal compliance.
• Provided training and staff development in the areas of EEO, ADA, OSHA/Safety, Health & Wellness, Best Practices and developed policies and procedures to support our initiatives.
• Controlled and reduced administrative costs through system upgrades and managed those integrations.
• Performed compensation and benefits analysis and management; including bidding process and preparation of open enrollment.
• Handled talent acquisition and recruitment for staffing. Responsible first for domestic hires throughout the US, then as we grew internationally as well.
• Created and implemented an internship partnership with local colleges; Northeastern, WPI, U-Mass, Wentworth and Boston College.
• After acquisition, assisted with multimillion dollar payroll processing and paid out appropriations of stock options. Key facilitator for hand over of the company and its assets to enable meeting obligations on the transition timeline.
• Served as the prime interface and go-to source for employee questions regarding acquisition.

• Prospected for new client business by meeting hiring managers to understand their staffing needs
• Made recommendations to clients regarding the RHI talent data-base
• Provided customer service for existing clients to ensure their expectations are met
• Sourced candidates and populated talent pool through advertising, B2B and direct recruiting
• Conducted interviews and placed candidates in appropriate roles.