Jennifer Rose Jones
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Human Resources leader with over 33 years of comprehensive experience, including more than 15 years in management roles. Expertise includes compliance, talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, training development, and employee engagement. Renowned for cultivating inclusive workplace cultures, driving operational excellence, and implementing innovative cost-saving initiatives. A collaborative team player committed to developing high-performing teams and aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Sherwin-Williams
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Industrial wood coatings manufacturer with 90 employees across three shifts.
- - Launched a community outreach committee to promote inclusivity and equity.
- - Created the “One Sherwin Wall” to showcase achievements and goals.
- - Analyzed Profit & Loss statements and presented findings with corrective actions.
- - Facilitated compliance, ethics, and inclusion training programs.
- - Led monthly employee communication meetings to share performance updates and expectations.
Human Resources Manager
National Pipe & Plastics, Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: PVC pipe manufacturer with 350+ employees and $106M in annual revenue.
- - Increased hourly wages by 13.3% through market analysis.
- - Expanded workforce by 30% in 60 days via inclusive job fairs and optimized postings.
- - Organized the first Annual Associate Awards Dinner to boost morale and recognition.
Human Resources Manager
Friends Homes, Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Senior living healthcare facility with 450+ employees.
- - Reduced orientation time by 400% through process optimization.
- - Cut associate award costs by 88% year-over-year.
- - Implemented a compliant record retention system for over 1,000 personnel files.
Human Resource Expert
Target Stores, Inc.
07.2013 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Retail chain with 200+ employees and $26M in annual sales.
- - Led payroll system transition to Kronos, enhancing accuracy and engagement.
- - Selected for international assignment to launch 130 Canadian Target stores.
Personnel Training Coordinator
Sam’s Club
02.2003 - 07.2013
- Company Overview: Membership-based retail chain with 250+ employees.
- - Trained over 100 Personnel Training Coordinators nationwide.
- - Opened 7 new locations, hiring 250+ employees in six weeks.
- - Represented team at three Annual Walmart Shareholders Meetings.
Education
BS - Human Resource Management
Purdue Global
Human Resources Coursework
Fort Hays State University
Skills
- HR Compliance & Employment Law
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Training Design & Facilitation
- FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment
- HRIS Systems: Kronos, Paycor, Oracle, Concur, Workday, UKG
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification
- Certified Development Dimensions International (DDI)
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Sherwin-Williams
08.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
National Pipe & Plastics, Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2023
Human Resources Manager
Friends Homes, Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
Human Resource Expert
Target Stores, Inc.
07.2013 - 02.2020
Personnel Training Coordinator
Sam’s Club
02.2003 - 07.2013
BS - Human Resource Management
Purdue Global
Human Resources Coursework
Fort Hays State University