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Lawrence Hamann

Holland,OH

Summary

Human resources professional with substantial experience in driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results. A people leader with over 18 years experience known for adaptability, reliability, and ability to manage diverse HR and Operational functions, including employee relations and performance management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
11.2022 - Current
  • Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively in 13 store district.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees
  • Established succession planning processes to ensure leadership continuity within the company.

Store Leader

Kroger
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed a 52 million dollar per year site with 150+ associates
  • Delivered Best in Division Turnover 54% total
  • Delivered 80% Associate Engagement score
  • Optimized staff performance through regular evaluations, coaching sessions, and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Worked closely with district managers and corporate leaders on strategic planning initiatives and implemented action plans resulting in a beat to EBITDA(5% up vs Goal) and Sales(25% vs LY) for my location

Operations Field Specialist

Kroger
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Taught, coached and trained results in 30 stores for all operations functions
  • Managed all inventories and prep for stores delivering improved waste results
  • Expanded Online sales/pick up processes during COVID
  • Successfully Captained and launched new inventory system to all 30 stores in 2021.
  • Conducted detailed data analysis to support decision-making processes for field operations management such as in stock reviews implementing needed training.
  • Ensured optimal performance, conducting thorough pre-job checks and calibrations.

Assistant Store Leader

Kroger
10.2015 - 06.2020
  • Fulfilled multiple roles in Merchandising, HR and Ops ASM for up to 200+ associate stores.
  • Captained Merchandising programs for district and Operations special assignment.
  • Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization.
  • Actively contributed towards fostering a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the achievement of store-wide objectives.
  • Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers on job.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
08.2013

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
  • Employee talent development
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Workplace conflict resolution
  • Goal-oriented planning
  • HR analytics
  • Onboarding, training, and development
  • Corrective action planning
  • Workforce planning
  • Improving employee engagement

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
11.2022 - Current

Store Leader

Kroger
05.2022 - 11.2022

Operations Field Specialist

Kroger
06.2020 - 05.2022

Assistant Store Leader

Kroger
10.2015 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies

Bowling Green State University

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