Jennifer Guzzardi
North Andover,MA
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with extensive experience at Target Corporation, excelling in talent acquisition and employee engagement. Achieved significant reductions in turnover rates through innovative onboarding and performance management strategies. Skilled in fostering a collaborative culture and ensuring compliance with labor laws, while enhancing organizational effectiveness and team development.
Human Resources professional with strong experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. Proven track record of driving team collaboration and delivering results. Highly adaptable and dependable, with skills in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and performance management. Known for fostering positive work environment and aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Team Leader - Human Resources
Target Corporation
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw employee benefits program, optimizing offerings to attract and retain skilled professionals.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between employees and management, promoting a positive work environment.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by implementing proactive solutions addressing common issues.
- Developed succession planning initiatives to ensure ongoing leadership continuity within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations, mitigating potential legal risks.
- Implemented an efficient onboarding process for new hires that promoted rapid acclimation into company culture.
- Increased talent retention by developing effective performance management processes.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing comprehensive training and development programs.
- Conducted thorough exit interviews with departing employees; gathering valuable insights into areas needing improvement.
- Assisted executives in workforce planning; identifying gaps in resources or future staffing needs.
- Evaluated HR metrics regularly, identifying trends and making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
- Orchestrated company-wide events to boost morale, foster teamwork, and enhance overall job satisfaction levels among staff members.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
Human Resource Team Leader
Target Corporation
05.2008 - 07.2022
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Education
Human Resources Management
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MASkills
- HR policies and procedures
- Organizational culture
- Employee relations
- Talent acquisition
- Benefits administration
- Compensation strategy
- Mentoring and coaching
- Onboarding and orientation
- Workforce planning
- Succession planning
- Employee engagement
- Labor law compliance
- Human resources operations
- Training and mentoring
- Leadership development
- Team building
Timeline
Executive Team Leader - Human Resources
Target Corporation
07.2022 - Current
Human Resource Team Leader
Target Corporation
05.2008 - 07.2022
Human Resources Management
Middlesex Community College