Francine Edward
Southfield,MI
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Specialist with expertise in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and pre-employment screening. Known for managing HR policies, supporting diversity and inclusion, and coordinating staffing across multiple locations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist-RETIRED
The Kroger Co of Michigan
05.1991 - 07.2025
- Coordinated onboarding activities, supporting new hires through documentation, orientation, and system setup.
- Processed benefits and leave administration requests, resolving employee questions promptly.
- Managed employee relations cases, ensuring consistent resolution and compliance with company policy.
- Maintained accurate personnel records, updating HRIS data and confidential employee files.
- Oversee staffing of three to five locations.
- Volunteering in community/company charities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Development
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan-Global Campu05-2011
Master of Arts - General Adminstration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI-Global Campuses05-2014
Skills
- Policy compliance
- Employee relations
- Recruiting
- Pre-employment screening
- Training design
- Diversity and inclusion
- Mentorship
- Customer relations
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist-RETIRED
The Kroger Co of Michigan
05.1991 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - General Adminstration
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Community Development
Central Michigan University