Kristen Easter
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Human Resources Manager with 15+ years of progressive experience leading employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, compliance, and organizational development initiatives. Proven track record of partnering with leadership to improve engagement, reduce turnover, and build high-performing teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Manager
PalletOne
08.2023 - Current
- Led HR functions for a manufacturing facility, enhancing employee relations, talent management, compliance, benefits, and performance management initiatives.
- Directed recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives, achieving alignment of staffing strategies with business needs.
- Managed employee relations issues, investigating concerns and guiding resolution through consistent policy application.
- Conducted investigations and advised leaders on employee relations, implementing corrective actions that improved workplace culture.
Recruiting Manager
Staffmark
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for multiple client accounts, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations.
- Established client partnerships to develop tailored staffing solutions that addressed specific hiring challenges.
- Conducted interviews and assessments, providing hiring recommendations and facilitating onboarding.
- Analyzed labor market trends and compensation data to refine recruitment strategies, enhancing candidate sourcing and placement.
Human Resources Manager
Lowe's
01.2012 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with leadership teams to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
- Created staffing and workforce planning strategies to meet current and future talent needs.
- Contributed to a 10% reduction in turnover through retention-focused programs.
- Acted as a strategic HR partner to leadership teams.
Education
Certificate - Human Resource Management
National University
San Diego, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
UFP Business School
Grand Rapids, MI09-2027
Skills
- HR compliance
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Records management
- Compensation strategy
- HR operations
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
PalletOne
08.2023 - Current
Recruiting Manager
Staffmark
04.2022 - 08.2023
Human Resources Manager
Lowe's
01.2012 - 03.2022
Certificate - Human Resource Management
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
UFP Business School