Kate Devonmille
Orlando,FL
Summary
Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
People Services (HR) Business Partner
Neiman Marcus Group
06.2024 - Current
- Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees for Florida Market.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Optimized on-boarding processes for new employees, ensuring seamless integration into their roles from day one.
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
PEOPLE SERVICES (HR) LEAD
Neiman Marcus Group
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Lead the full cycle recruiting and onboarding process for Florida market
- Handle status changes, process internal transfers, and maintain associate records in Oracle and employee files for expense allocations and reporting purposes
- Responsible for intake process and assisting in investigations for associate relations matters; address all concerns in a timely manner
- Lead annual benefit open enrollment process
- Provide guidance and partnership to managers in performance management and goal setting process
- Manage and guide associates through the Leave of Absence process; including FMLA, Short Term Disability, and Workers Comp
- Lead engagement and recognition activities for both locations; serve as belonging and diversity champion.
ASSISTANT MANAGER- HR
Total Wine & More
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Key carrying manager with complete responsibility of managing day-to-day operations of a 20-million-dollar volume store with 30 employees in a fast-paced environment
- Operationally managed the stores recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding process
- Main liaison for all employees regarding benefits, open enrollment, transfers, and leave of absence process
- Focus on customer experience, brand, and loyalty awareness by building relationships throughout the community.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify skill gaps among staff members, developing relevant training programs accordingly.
- Served as a point-of-contact for employees regarding policy inquiries or concerns, providing prompt resolutions when needed.
- Developed succession plans to prepare for key personnel transitions while minimizing disruptions in operations.
EXECUTIVE TEAM LEADER
Target
06.2017 - 11.2020
- People Leader at a 50 million dollar a year store with 125 team members; Responsible for recruiting top talent and executing a seamless on-boarding experience
- Support the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion acumen, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team member
- Utilize Workday for human capital management; mentor peers and store directors through Workday best practices and HR business acumen
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
- Improved overall team performance with regular coaching, mentoring, and employee development initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Louisville
12.2023
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING & HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - Human Resources Management
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2017
Skills
- Leave of Absence Management
- Recruiting
- Organizational Development
- Payroll & Benefits Management
- Customer Service
- On-boarding
- Problem-Solving
- Employee Learning & Development
- Data Analysis
- Employee Relations & Diversity
- Microsoft Suite
- Workday
- Oracle
- UKG
- Taleo
Timeline
People Services (HR) Business Partner
Neiman Marcus Group
06.2024 - Current
PEOPLE SERVICES (HR) LEAD
Neiman Marcus Group
07.2022 - 06.2024
ASSISTANT MANAGER- HR
Total Wine & More
11.2020 - 07.2022
EXECUTIVE TEAM LEADER
Target
06.2017 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Louisville
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING & HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - Human Resources Management
Florida State University
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