Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
09.2021 - Current
Reduced employee turnover rates with targeted retention strategies and support systems.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for business challenges.
Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
Actively monitored industry trends and best practices to maintain cutting-edge HR strategies.
Implemented cost-saving measures within the HR department, optimizing budget utilization.
Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 1642 employee company
Lead Program Manager
Target Corporation, Property Management
5 2016 - 09.2021
Designed HR staffing strategies, resource allocation models, and compliance programs for property management leaders in Target stores
Influenced and designed a labor standards data model using demographic and business attributes, and maintenance records, which forecasts property management technician workload and assists field leaders in hiring decisions
Collaborated and led teams in project management activities to define scope, milestone plans, and timing and action for implementing operating model affecting 1,900 team members and leaders across US
Coordinated activities and communication for leadership to share with key stakeholders
Formulated business data and analytics to design, test, and implement solutions.
Sr. Project Manager
Target Corporation, Property Management
02.2014 - 04.2016
Defined and communicated project goals and business requirements for Maximo and Salesforce's technology integrations with senior leaders and technical partners
Centralized decision making by facilitating cross-functional project work to develop process and technology improvements
Managed functional design and implementation of Maximo to 1,800+ users
Deployed system integrations, processes, and applications for Maximo and Salesforce
Influenced and led organizational change management for Tririga Capital Project management system, gaining acceptance from 300+ users to onboard to a new system
Received two Vice President awards for strategy and implementation of processes, system, and change management.
Business Process Consultant
Target Corporation, Organizational Effectiveness
02.2011 - 01.2014
Represented human resources and stores in organizational design of $18 million integrated talent management system (Taleo) and deployed it to 65,000 global team members
Influenced design of organizational hierarchy in Taleo system for leaders to share talent across Target's enterprise, providing visibility into team member's competencies and interests
Co-created single competency library for Target and mapped job levels and roles to library, providing team members visibility into career paths
Used Change Leadership and facilitation skills to gain acceptance from 65,000 global team members to onboard to Taleo system
Advised and influenced senior leaders on solutions, through well written and verbal documentation, for improved end-user experience in accessing and managing talent.
HR Process Consultant
Target Corporation, Human Resources
01.2008 - 01.2011
Innovated human resources processes by gathering industry trends, conducting data analysis, and surveying stakeholders' business priorities
Presented strategic HR process solutions to business leaders at all levels, influencing acceptance, and partnership
Championed HR transition for Target in converting Medcor Clinics to Target owned and operated clinics in stores located in Maryland and Minnesota
Interviewed and hired 94 medical practitioners to Target Clinic, selling industry-standard healthcare benefits under a retail landscape
Designed and influenced corrective action performance tools and training to 17,000+ leaders in Target stores
Received SVP award at a company meeting for developing new performance tools.
Lead Process Analyst
Target Corporation, Finance
01.2005 - 01.2008
Conducted thorough operational and compliance audits on team member process execution and adherence to legal and company standards in human resources, pharmacy, and assets protection
Wrote actionable audit reports informing business issues and process improvement recommendations and discussed them with senior leaders in both verbal and written form
Organized confidential reports, records, and execution data for Target store audits
Received three outstanding performance awards for quality of work and building effective business partnerships and processes.
Pre-Employment Background Check Administrator
Target Corporation, Employee Relations
12.2002 - 01.2005
Administered background check program, screening 365,000 candidates for employment at Target
Developed adjudication guidelines for criminal, credit, and education verifications and implemented screening processes across Target
Addressed candidate concerns and assisted business leaders and HR on candidate and team member arrest records
Strategic partner in implementing corporate restructuring, shifting resources, expenses, and adjudication decisions from assets protection to employee relations.
Human Resources Assistant
Target Corporation, Human Resources
01.2001 - 12.2002
Managed Vice President's calendar, scheduled appointments, events, and coordinated HR meetings for Vice President
Provided administrative support for Vice President in preparing confidential employment contracts and separation agreements for senior leadership in Target stores
Coordinated activities and communication for HR leadership teams and internal departments
Compiled, analyzed, and reported on HR data requested from senior leader administrative supports
Performed advanced clerical work for HR and operations leaders at senior levels, involving tasks such as filing and maintaining expenses, processing incoming emails, providing excellent customer service to internal and external partners, managing administrative staff, and efficient office operations
Resolved problems and concerns with minimal assistance from Vice President and responded appropriately with updates to senior leaders as needed
Interviewed and trained incoming administrative support.
Store Management
Target Corporation, Stores
06.1994 - 06.2001
Delivered on key financial and team member engagement metrics in human resources, logistics, salesfloor, and front end in stores over $50 million in sales in Minneapolis metro
Supervised department managers and team members to deliver exceptional sales, culture, and overall store profitability
Sourced, recruited, staffed, onboarded, and trained new company hires to meet the needs of department managers
Led culture that supported compliance and safety to mitigate risk and reputation
Recognized and facilitated meaningful development conversations with team members and promoted ten team members into department managers and three assistant store managers.
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