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Joshua  Foster IV

Joshua Foster IV

Smithfield,NC

Summary

Dependable Management Professional with 10+ years of experience in asset protection, human resources, and operations management. Skilled in recruitment outreach, staff development, and employee retention. Adaptable leader with strong communication skills in both individual and collaborative team settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Regional Human Resources Specialist,

Circle K Corp
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • 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.

Senior Human Resources Recruiter

SASR Workforce Temp Agency
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • 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.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.

Onboarding Specialist

SASR Workforce Solutions (Company Restructure)
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • 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 40 candidates each month
  • Coordinate schedules, track candidates, and arrange interviews with 200 applicants per week
  • Increased employee retention rates by 60%
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.

Specialty Assistant Store Manager

Wal-Mart INC
03.2018 - 06.2021

Asset Protection ASM 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 ASM 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Enloe High School
Raleigh, NC
06.2011

Skills

  • Ethical Conduct
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Investigative Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Workday
  • Document Management
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Recruiting
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Payroll Administration

Timeline

Regional Human Resources Specialist,

Circle K Corp
09.2022 - 04.2024

Senior Human Resources Recruiter

SASR Workforce Temp Agency
01.2022 - 05.2022

Onboarding Specialist

SASR Workforce Solutions (Company Restructure)
07.2021 - 01.2022

Specialty Assistant Store Manager

Wal-Mart INC
03.2018 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Enloe High School

Certification

  • Wicklander-Zulawsk & Associates Interview and Interrogation Techniques (Re certified 2021)
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician 2010-Current
  • National Registry of Food Safety Professionals- Certified Food Safety Manager

volunteer experience

TDS Youth Organization

  • Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.


Volunteer Experience

Founder and President (2009- Present)

Divine Spirituals Youth ORG Non Profit - Garner NC.


Minister of Music and Youth (2008-Present)

Church of the Lord Jesus Christ- Garner NC (WWW.LJCFC.ORG)

Joshua Foster IV