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Joanna Reeves

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Amazon
11.2022 - Current
  • Hired and trained two Associate Partners for the site HR team
  • Developed SOP’s for the site Operations team and the site HR team to ensure all parties have the knowledge necessary to execute processes cohesively
  • Created two repositories (one for the Operations team and one for the HR team) to ensure all parties have access to the SOP's relevant to their role
  • Launched Educational Short Work Break for the AMXL business line, facilitated six trainings and have remained the POC for the HR teams
  • Served on a project team to represent all of AMXL to standardize Adapt feedback across all of Amazon's business lines
  • Trained over 400 HR professionals across all levels and business lines on WIXE Investigation Techniques to ensure consistency of investigations and reduce legal risk for the company
  • Served as Communication Coordinator during Peak 2024 (from early November to Christmas)
  • Partnered with the Operations team, support teams and other business lines within AMXL to ensure the weekly updates included all vital announcements
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for business challenges.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
  • Launched employee recognition programs that increased engagement and motivation across departments.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering culture of continuous improvement.

Human Resources Business Partner

Amazon
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Launched the Delivery Station in 2021
  • Onboarded two new Human Resources Business Partners for the region
  • Supported 300 associates as the only PXT-except for 4 months during Peak
  • Chosen to be the Ramp Down Sub-South Regional POC for Peak 2021 and was able to find alternate Amazon warehouses for 97% of the affected associates
  • Performance Management POC for Ohio Valley Region in 2022
  • Lead a team of four that was formed to create a standard for how religious accommodations are handled in AMZL, as well as a standard for best practices to accommodate associates who observe Ramadan

SR. Human Resources Assistant

Amazon
01.2021 - 05.2021

SR. Human Resources Assistant

Amazon
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Launched IND7 as a temporary warehouse in September 2020
  • Launched a network-wide Seasonal Tier 3 Development Program to help associates reach the next level of their careers
  • Developed Seasonal Operations team members in their roles by providing weekly trainings
  • Successfully led the Ramp Down process for 650 associates in IND7, PDX6 (in St. Louis) and TPA2 (in Florida) by finding 92% of associates a job in a nearby Amazon warehouse

SR. Human Resources Assistant

Amazon
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Contributed to the launch of IND9 in September 2019
  • Helped IND9 win Beast of Peak four out of 5 weeks during Peak 2019
  • Created SOP’s for the HR team regarding new processes/policies, including Tier 3 staffing, Gemba process, and lockers
  • Launched IND9’s Career Skills program/adapted it to a Virtual Program during Covid-19
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
01.2007

Skills

  • Effective Team Collaboration
  • Strategic Issue Resolution
  • Talent Acquisition Strategy
  • Strength in Facilitating Leadership Programs
  • Long-Term Strategic Planning
  • HR Policy Design
  • Workplace Improvement Initiatives
  • Effective Policy Execution
  • HR Data Analysis

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Amazon
11.2022 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

Amazon
05.2021 - 11.2022

SR. Human Resources Assistant

Amazon
01.2021 - 05.2021

SR. Human Resources Assistant

Amazon
08.2020 - 01.2021

SR. Human Resources Assistant

Amazon
06.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Indianapolis

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Indianapolis
Joanna Reeves