Justyn Parks-Watkins
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Analytical and solutions-driven HR professional with experience in employee relations, compliance investigations, and workplace policy development. Skilled in navigating wage & hour disputes and progressive discipline. Strong academic foundation HR Management (B.S.) with MBA in progress (3.75 GPA). Adept at translating complex labor laws into actionable workplace practices. Currently building HR consulting services for small businesses to strengthen compliance and employee engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & HR Consultant
Justyn Parks Consulting
06.2025 - Current
- Advise small businesses on people management, HR compliance, and policy drafting.
- Provide strategic guidance on employee handbook, wage & hour compliance, and employee relations best practices.
- Focus on affordable HR solutions for small-to-mid sized businesses lacking in-house HR functions
Sales Team Leader
Jars Cannabis
08.2022 - Current
- Directed daily operations for a high-volume retail store, supervising and training staff in compliance-heavy environment.
- Provided input on employee relations, scheduling, and performance management the team.
- Identified gaps in labor law compliance, offering corrective recommendations.
- Increased team sales by 12% through personalized goal setting and individual coaching.
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and quality standards were consistently met.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation and procurement strategies.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on culinary techniques and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Developed standardized recipes and portion control measures to maintain consistency in food preparation.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2023
Skills
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Labor & Employment Law Compliance
- Discrimination & Retaliation Casework
- HR Policies & Procedures
- Payroll & Wage/Hour Practices
- Training & Development
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Timeline
Founder & HR Consultant
Justyn Parks Consulting
06.2025 - Current
Sales Team Leader
Jars Cannabis
08.2022 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
03.2020 - 08.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
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