Kim Hutchins
Denton,NC
Summary
I am a highly motivated, results oriented Talent Acquisition Partner with 20+ years of Lowe's experience in Retail, Administrative and Management Roles. I have provided guidance with leadership on Development, Training and People Leadership through succession planning, staffing and coaching. I have extensive organizational experience and the ability to work with leadership to solve difficult problems with effective solutions by identifying root cause to drive resolution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher, K-5
Randolph County School System
01.2022 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Lowe's Companies
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Highly motivated recruiter with 25+ years in retail sector
- Target and acquire unique talent that fills a certain need for a stores management team
- Managed sourcing campaigns through networking events, social media, job boards, and career fairs
- Created a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring phase
- Supported TA efforts outside of District
- IE: Hurricane relief(Phone interviews and offers), P51 support(Full hiring process), Hourly roles within my district
- Continuous communication with District and Regional team- Hiring processes, new employees onboarding and sourcing efforts
- Liaison for SSA team- Communicated frequently/answered questions and provided guidance
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 50+ internal and external placements.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 50+ internal and external placements.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
Human Resource Manager
Lowe's Companies
09.2014 - 03.2019
- Business partner with Store Manager developing short and long term plans to provide guidance to employees and management on career development planning
- Manage all aspects of the hiring process- anticipate talent needs and address through recruiting, staffing and training
- Drive employee engagement by influencing leaders to engage with their associates by coaching, training and development
- Work with store leadership identifying barriers to implementing new programs and initiatives and to overcome resistance to change to new work behaviors
- Ensure management treats employees appropriately and consistent, giving candid feedback, coaching and training
- Maintain accurate payroll, payroll processes and compliance with wage requirements for employees
- Responsible for effective scheduling of employees, working with Store Management to understand workload changes as it relates to budget requirements, payroll leverage and employee needs meeting the business needs
Assistant Store Manager
Lowe's Companies
05.2007 - 09.2014
- Control and monitor overall store expenses and ensure that all corporate financial and merchandising standards are maintained and enforced
- Accomplishments Daily management of all selling and non selling associates Organize and maintain accurate store files and records in accordance with established audit and Policy and Procedure standards
- Drove team to work/review Order Management screen daily to close additional sales Empowered associates to respond to customer service concerns, answer questions and furnish information without unnecessary involvement of management
- Responsible for driving sales and margin alignment with store's financial plan Coached and developed employees by training them throughout their career path with Lowe's
Education
Other - Business Management
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC08.2000
Skills
- Recruiting/Sourcing - 4 years
- Interview Skills - 10 years
- Management - 10 years
- Onboarding New Associates
- Job Posting Optimization
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Industry Networking
- Employer Branding
- Onboarding Support
- Interview Coordination
- Applicant Tracking
- Candidate Assessment
Timeline
Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher, K-5
Randolph County School System
01.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner
Lowe's Companies
03.2019 - 12.2021
Human Resource Manager
Lowe's Companies
09.2014 - 03.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Lowe's Companies
05.2007 - 09.2014
Other - Business Management
Randolph Community College
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