Jessica M. Thomas
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Experienced Human Resources Professional adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
05.2019 - Current
- Create and oversee HR strategy to help deliver on all HR metrics on staffing, culture and training
- Coach and develop leaders daily to support success within their business
- Work with other leaders to strategically support growth and development of their departments to deliver business goals
- Developed HR team members and leaders to serve total store team by solving problems and removing roadblocks to create guest centric culture
HR Business Partner
Champion Powered by GTM Sportswear, A Hanesbrands Company
Manhattan, KS
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Oversaw HR functions for six departments, consisting of 300+ employees
- Ensured business clients were fully and appropriately staffed to meet business needs
- Consulted with managers on multiple situations regarding team member concerns, requests, and provide guidance on company polices
- Worked closely with leadership to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
- Handled initial team member benefit claims and concerns.
Recruiter
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Project lead for construction and implementation of Cornerstone on Demand (Employee Development Software). Completed entire construction of ATS and Onboarding modules.
- Managed recruiting for all open positions within organization
- Ensured interviewing and onboarding process was welcoming and efficient experience
- Created applicant pipeline by researching and posting on social media, internet sites, recruiting agencies, college sites, and job fairs
- Effectively planed and executed internal job fairs, networking events and attend external recruiting events
Executive Director (Operator)
Midwest Health
Manhattan, KS
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Supervised the structure and continued development of two separate assisted living communities
- Built relationships with approximately 50 residents and their families, making sure they were satisfied and safe in the community
- Reviewed and monitored compliance of facility with national, state and local standards
- Assured staff compliance with all State and Federal regulations
- Developed and implemented systems to help improve resident’s daily satisfaction in the community
- Managed marketing, maintenance, staffing and activities in each community.
Human Resources Manager
HCI Hospitality
Manhattan, KS
12.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed, implemented, and oversaw management recruiting process for eighteen open restaurants and future opening of nine restaurants
- Conducted trainings for managers to increase employee retention, including crew interviewing, onboarding and orientation of new employees
- Led and participated in all HR related duties for over 500 employees including: payroll, benefits
- Administration, employee verifications, unemployment claims and support to all operation leaders on HR related needs
- Counseled and supported all operations managers on coaching, evaluating and termination of employees
- Conducted employee investigations
- Researched and administrated benefits to recommend new benefits for each annual enrollment.
Human Resources Coordinator
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted in development and management of all systems in HR for multiple restaurants including onboarding, coaching, and termination processes
- Audited payroll systems and ensured all employees were paid timely and accurately
- Prepared and maintained accurate employee records.
Human Resources Compliance Coordinator
Meadowlark Hills
Manhattan, KS
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed company’s Workers Compensation, unemployment claims, and random drug testing
- Created efficiencies in phone-answering system, drug-free and smoke-free campus policies, and HR computer software
- Presented various trainings on HR polices to employees, e.g., interview training, sexual harassment, drug policies.
Human Resources Intern
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Created interview certification training for staff
- Reviewed and maintained in-service records and bills.
Education
B.S - Family Studies & Human Services
Kansas State University
12.2007
Skills
- Organization skills
- Gathering requirements
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Adept in scheduling
Timeline
HR Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
05.2019 - Current
HR Business Partner
Champion Powered by GTM Sportswear, A Hanesbrands Company
03.2017 - 05.2019
Recruiter
06.2014 - 03.2017
Executive Director (Operator)
Midwest Health
01.2014 - 06.2014
Human Resources Manager
HCI Hospitality
12.2011 - 01.2014
Human Resources Coordinator
10.2010 - 12.2011
Human Resources Compliance Coordinator
Meadowlark Hills
01.2008 - 10.2010
Human Resources Intern
02.2007 - 12.2007
B.S - Family Studies & Human Services
Kansas State University
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