Summary
Work History
Education
Work Availability
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Lora Saffold

Brooklyn Park ,MN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Human Resource Manager

Hy-Vee Inc.
04.2016 - Current
  • Grand opened two new Hy-Vee Stores, one in Brooklyn Park, MN and current location in Maple Grove.
  • Recruits top talent to maximize profitability and provide excellent customer service to customers.
  • Facilitates hiring process from start to finish, from recruiting, interviewing, conducting Orientation and training of new employees.
  • Develop effective retention programs to facilitate staffing of store and coordinate transfer of employees from one store to another.
  • Track vacation and personal days for store employees.
  • Conducts performance reviews and exit interviews.
  • Transmits weekly timecards to insure employees get paid correctly.
  • Makes payroll adjustments including extra bonuses and pay increases.
  • Provides department heads and management with labor budgets and reports.
  • Counsels with department heads and employees regarding performance reviews, scheduling, benefits, wages.
  • Acting Insurance Coordinator and 401 (K) Coordinator, holding meetings with employees.
  • Disperses paychecks, W-2's, trust Fund/401 (k) reports and other company/store communication.
  • Orders Supplies and uniforms
  • Prepares wage verifications, disability claims, leave of absence request and extensions.
  • Records Worker Compensation claims and issues and fills out accident reports on customers, property damage and personal injury.
  • Maintains OSHA 300 log.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Maintains strict adherence to department and company policies and guidelines.
  • Coordinates quarterly meetings, store events and service Award programs.
  • Daily use of Workday, Kronos, Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Currently staffs 420 Full and Part Time employees.

Assistant Manager/ HR Manager

Total Wine & More
09.2014 - 04.2016
  • Opened three new stores in metro area and assisted in recruiting, onboarding, training and retention.
  • Conducted meeting regarding payroll and benefits.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
  • Maintain store supplies.
  • Write weekly schedules and maintain budgeting guidelines.
  • Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
  • Responsible for opening and closing store. Insuring and resolving all cash, check or credit variances.
  • Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, online orders, inventory and reconciling any discrepancies.
  • Responsible for merchandizing, sales, inventory, promotions and customer service.

Shift Manager/HR Manager

Walmart Stores Inc.
06.2011 - 09.2014
  • Worked in three different locations. Grand opened Brooklyn Center location.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Drive daily operations of 85+ million-dollar store
  • Network with community members, finalizing monthly store donations and annual Community Grants.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
  • Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
  • Coordinate Job Fairs at off site locations. Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.

Store Operations Manager

Best Buy Inc.
10.1994 - 06.2011
  • Grand opened distribution center designed to sort, pick and ship rush orders and specialty merchandise to more than 700 stores.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Audited and maintained data of fleet inventory to validate accurate licensing, insurance records and maintenance expenses of service drivers in corporate setting.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new employees.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills

  • Payroll, Labor Management and Scheduling
  • Human Resources Operations
  • Business Management Principles
  • Benefits and Compensation Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Recruitment Strategies, Hiring, Orientation, Training and Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Retail Store Management
  • Talent Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Workday & Kronos Management

Timeline

Human Resource Manager

Hy-Vee Inc.
04.2016 - Current

Assistant Manager/ HR Manager

Total Wine & More
09.2014 - 04.2016

Shift Manager/HR Manager

Walmart Stores Inc.
06.2011 - 09.2014

Store Operations Manager

Best Buy Inc.
10.1994 - 06.2011

Some College (No Degree) -

Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Lora Saffold