Lisa Steele
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Seasoned dynamic, strategic, and results driven Human Resources Professional progressive experience driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Proven expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to optimize talent acquisition, associate and leadership development, and retention. Adept at fostering positive workplace culture and enhancing associate engagement through transparent communication, cross functional collaboration and trusting relationships. Strong servsnt leadership skills combined with a deep understanding of employment laws and regulations. Dedicated to delivering innovative HR solutions that support company growth and enhance employee satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Contractor
Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
Columbus, OH
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitate leadership for all Associate Relations situations for store associates and leadership in multiple states and countries
- Lead with curiosity and problem solving to fully understand situational details to provide appropriate action
- Partner with cross-functional heads to ensure standardization across the business
- Grasp multiple technical environments, leading to precise documentation and reporting
- Build meaningful connections with team members and leadership to foster trust and credibility
- Consistently offer precise and prompt coaching to leadership and associates
Human Resources Business Partner
Illuminate USA
Pataskala, OH
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Lead and facilitate all Associate Relations, Legal Compliance, Performance Management, Compensation, Organizational Effectiveness, Coaching/Mentorship, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition and Development in start up manufacturing environment
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans to support business objectives
- Enhance collaborative partnerships within Business Operations and maintain trust among various stakeholders
- Drive changes to various areas of operations to align company with HR strategies
- Develop and implement key HR processes and procedures ensuring consistency across all areas of the business
- Provide timely and consistent coaching to all levels of management and staff
- Design, execute, and assess leadership training programs for all levels of leadershi.
- Establish procedures to enhance and review Associate Experience programs.
- Present actionable proposals to Executives driving organizational culture transformation and various HR objectives
- Partner with all levels of leadership to explore and implement organizational opportunities
- Design, execute, and assess associate development, succession planning, and career pathing to align with business needs and objectives
- Cultivate honest communication to achieve favorable resolutions
- Leadership of 3 professional coworkers
Employee Relations Specialist
EASE Logistics
Dublin, OH
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Lead and facilitated all Associate Relations, Legal Compliance, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Coaching/Mentorship
- Developed and sustained strong collaborative relationships with staff and leadership at all levels in Operations and Business Operations
- Collaborate, support, and enhance HR Center of Excellence
- Conducted regular, targeted coaching for various levels of associates and leadership
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated Associate Experience strategy
- Developed a new, legally sound corrective action process
- Prepared comprehensive business cases for Executive evaluation to drive cultural transformation to better align with organizational objectives and values.
- Engage with leadership across various levels to enhance organizational efficiency
- Developed transparent dialogue to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Leadership of 3 young professional coworkers
Substitute Teacher
Olentangy School District
Columbus, OH
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Executed instructional strategies effectively
- Addressed and solved behavioral and educational challenges.
- Engaged with colleagues to enhance student management strategies.
- Collaborated closely with teachers to accurately record daily activities.
Career Pause - SAHM
Columbus, OH
09.2017 - 09.2022
Human Resources Manager
Quantum Health
Columbus, OH
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed all Associate Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, Legal Compliance, Recruitment Lifecycle, Organizational Effectiveness, HR Metrics and Strategic Planning initiatives
- Cultivated and sustained positive relationships with associates and leaders at all levels.
- Delivered prompt and reliable coaching to management and staff
- Optimized full Associate Experience to enhance productivity and meet organizational objectives
- Managed all corrective action situations in coordination with leadership
- Achieved positive outcomes through redesigned processes and procedures
- Oversaw integration of advanced HRIS and Payroll system
- Ensured successful strategic initiatives through continuous assessment of HR metrics
- Performed continuous review, analysis and execution of benefit programs and initiatives
- Effective calibration meetings with all levels of management to ensure consistent feedback and evaluations
- Leadership of 5 direct reports
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Columbus, OH
11.2005 - 08.2016
- Lead and facilitated all Associate Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, Legal Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Training/Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Coaching/Mentorship, HR Metrics and Strategic Planning initiatives
- Foster collaborative relationships with staff, leadership, and Board of Directors
- Delivered prompt and uniform coaching to all levels of leadership and staff
- Oversaw corrective action discussions in collaboration with leadership
- Spearheaded design, implementation, and training of 360 evaluations for all levels of leadership
- Positive and effective outcomes as a result of redesigned compensation, coaching/mentorship, performance management/calibration, HR Metrics and corrective action processes and organizational structure
- Directed design and implementation of strategic planning objectives based on organizational effectiveness analyses
- Led project management efforts for designing, implementing, and presenting training objectives (i.e. HR Basics, Compensation, Performance Management, Legal Compliance, Immigration, Coaching)
- Conducted ongoing review of compensation structures, leading to strategic improvements
- Gained credible presence in strategic business partner opportunities.
- Leadership of 3 direct reports
Human Resources Generalist
Rural/Metro Ambulance
Columbus, OH
02.2005 - 11.2005
- Managed end-to-end process of employment life cycle and all Associate Relations, Performance Management, Training/Development, Coaching/Mentorship, HR Metrics and Legal Compliance opportunities for multi state locations
- Cultivated trusting partnerships with teams at multiple sites
- Ensured timely instructional support across all organizational levels
- Facilitated and coordinated all corrective action discussions with leadership
- Engaged in ongoing evaluation to ensure effective implementation of compensation and benefits plans
- Developed comprehensive training objectives addressing critical areas such as safety measures, performance management strategies, and regulatory compliance.
- Established trusted influence in high-level business collaborations.
- Leadership of 4 direct reports
Area Human Resources Manager
Re:Source Ohio
Columbus, OH
11.2002 - 02.2005
- Manage end-to-end process of employment life cycle and all Associate Relations/Performance Management, Compensation, Coaching/Mentorship, Organizational Effectiveness and Legal Compliance opportunities for multi-state locations
- Oversaw operations at multiple sites, including unionized positions
- Continuously provided effective coaching across various leadership tiers
- Oversaw the execution of corrective action procedures and termination processes
- Evaluated and implemented RIFs to maintain operational efficiency
- Cultivated and sustained positive relationships with staff and leadership
- Acknowledged through awards for exceptional adherence to safety standards
- Revamped and executed successful training objectives for safety and performance management
- Gained influence in discussions regarding strategic business partnerships
Education
Bachelors - Human Resources Management
Franklin University
01.2002
Skills
- Forward-Looking Strategy Development
- Innovative Thinker
- Strong,Transparent Written and Verbal Communication
- Organizational Change Champion
- Servant Leadership Style
- Collaborative Relationship Development
- Proactive Self-Starter
- Detail-Oriented Mindset
- Curiosity-Driven Leadership
- Proficient Negotiation Strategies
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Analytical Decision Making
- Strong Commitment to Confidentiality
- High Ethical Integrity
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, Society of Human Resources Management, 01/01/07, 12/31/17
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), 01/01/15, 12/31/17, currently pursuing SHRM-SCP
- SHRM Membership, 01/01/15, present
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), courses taken through World at Work
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office applications
- Kronos HRIS/Payroll/Timekeeper
- 20/20 Insight (360 evaluation software)
- Abra Suite
- Performance Pro (online performance evaluation software)
- PeopleSoft
- CompAnalyst, ERIS
- Crystal Reports
- Taleo
- ADP
- Hire Centric
- UltiPro HRIS/Payroll/Timekeeper
- PayScale
- Paycom
- Workday
- Service Now
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Contractor
Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
11.2024 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Illuminate USA
12.2023 - 11.2024
Employee Relations Specialist
EASE Logistics
07.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Olentangy School District
09.2022 - 05.2023
Career Pause - SAHM
09.2017 - 09.2022
Human Resources Manager
Quantum Health
08.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
11.2005 - 08.2016
Human Resources Generalist
Rural/Metro Ambulance
02.2005 - 11.2005
Area Human Resources Manager
Re:Source Ohio
11.2002 - 02.2005
Bachelors - Human Resources Management
Franklin University
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