Joshua Fowlkes
Henrico,VA
Summary
Strategic Recruiter known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Excel in candidate sourcing, interview technique development, and relationship building. Strong in communication, negotiation, and organizational skills which are leveraged to excel in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
GPM Investments, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with leaders within the organization to assist with employee relations, coaching, and compensation
- Assisted with various administrative tasks for the senior HR leadership team such as the organization’s pay plan and the employee engagement survey
- Answered questions from employees and/or management regarding various human resource programs such as ADA, FMLA, and Worker’s Compensation
- Facilitated the onboarding/offboarding process by completing new hire orientation and exit interviews
- Produced various reports when needed such as turnover, new hire, and rehire reports using our HRIS system, Kronos
- Oversee the I9/E-Verify process and routinely run audits
Recruiting Manager
Onin Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Posting and unposting requisitions to various job boards such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn
- Reviewing resumes using our applicant tracking system
- Setting up and completing interviews either in person or virtually
- Processed payroll for all temporary employees and corrected any payroll issues as needed
- Performed various administrative duties such as processing E-Verifies and I-9s, corresponding through email, and answering incoming calls
Staffing Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Sourcing, hiring, and onboarding new associates
- Using Kronos to forecast sales and executing the schedule each week
- Training new employees on various store functions such as the Point of Sale Machine and the basic operations of the store
Lead Cashier
American Eagle Outfitters
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for running the cash and wrap area with little to no assistance
- Training the newly hired cashiers to make sure they are performing all functions of the Point of Sale Machine effectively
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for various tasks such as operating the Point of Sale Machine, assisting customers throughout the store, and performing closing functions such as counting down registers and taking out trash
- Working closely with management to ensure that all sales forecast was met for the day and executing a plan if they were not met
Education
High School Diploma -
New Kent High School
01.2016
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Payroll Processing
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Relationship Management
- Human Resources
- Employee Relations
- Improving compensation plans
- Managing employee relations
- Improving employee engagement
- Coaching leadership
- Conducting employee surveys
- HRIS management
- Exit interviews
- Employee relations
- Recruitment strategies
- Talent recruitment
- Diversity and inclusion
- Onboarding programs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
GPM Investments, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Recruiting Manager
Onin Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2023
Staffing Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Cashier
American Eagle Outfitters
12.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
08.2016 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
New Kent High School