Joshua Foster IV

• Managed and tracked contractor assignments for regulatory compliance
• Orchestrated seamless Leaves of Absence with minimal business interruption
• Conducted internal audits and project evaluations to ensure policy and legal adherence

• Managed HR operations across 180 stores, ensuring smooth payroll, hiring, and employee relations.
• Boosted applicant quality by 28% and reduced hiring time by 14% through strategic sourcing
• Designed and conducted training programs, enhancing job performance and retention
• Deployed HR analytics to refine recruitment, achieving a 20% increase in employee retention
• Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.

• Engage with potential candidates by utilizing social media platforms and job boards such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter, managing 40+ calls a day and reviewing over 100+ candidates each month
• Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
• Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
• Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.

• Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
• Conducted reference checks, to verify information on applicant's resume.
• Managed multiple onboarding projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards.

Asset Protection Assistant Store Manager 2019-2021

• Reviewed tracking system information to uncover and successfully pursue over $32,000 in overcharged
• Maintained detailed records of all incidents involving theft or loss, using this information to inform future decision-making around risk mitigation strategies.
• Managed a team of security personnel, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent performance across all shifts.

Customer Experience Assistant Store Manager 2018-2019

• Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by ensuring consistent service delivery, training staff on best practices, and addressing customer feedback promptly.
• Improved overall store performance by implementing efficient multi-unit operations strategies and streamlining communication processes among units.