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Melissa Truitt

Melissa Truitt

Valencia,Pennsylvania

Summary

A dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources, operations management, and strategic talent acquisition across diverse industries. Proven track record of delivering results through effective project management, driving employee engagement, and achieving significant cost savings. Adept at fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while innovating impactful on-boarding experiences and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships to align staffing strategies with organizational objectives. Committed to creating high-performance teams that contribute to both immediate success and long-term growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Manager

Dynamics Inc.
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Drove superior level of service by overseeing full recruitment cycle: sourcing high-quality candidates, delivering individualized support during on-boarding for unparalleled candidate satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Managed benefits and payroll administration for company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Reduced costs of annual benefits by $70,000 during 2024 open enrollment.
  • Created and implemented a comprehensive new hire orientation and on-boarding process.
  • Drove diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives to build a workplace that celebrates individuality and maximizes employee potential.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.

Talent Acquisition Manager

David's Bridal
09.2004 - 04.2023
  • Efficiently manage full-cycle hiring process, encompassing sourcing to seamless on-boarding.
  • Construct and dispatch staff requisitions to the recruitment team.
  • Implement effective recruitment strategies resulting in successful hires for multiple roles.
  • Established and garnered 22,569 views within 5 months through 62 TikTok posts on David's Bridal TAM account
  • Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
  • Implement effective strategies that resulted in a decline of 10% in employee turnover annually for half a decade.
  • Organize and coordinate the employee on-boarding process.
  • Negotiate contracts and compensation to adhere to budget guidelines.
  • Plan and facilitate recruitment events and job fairs to promote the company’s brand and attract the right talent.
  • Develop and maintain a talent database to store and track information about candidates.
  • Analyze current and past hiring data to identify areas of improvement and develop targeted talent acquisition strategies.

Area Manager

David's Bridal
11.2003 - 09.2004
  • Assess reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve customer service and increase sales.
  • Resolve conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
  • Oversaw budget planning, strategy development, community outreach for organization.
  • Successfully oversaw operations for 3 stores, leading a sizable team to generate $7.5 million in revenue while supervising 15 managers and coordinating the efforts of 68 staff members.
  • Manage workforce planning, customer retention, and customer service operations across multiple locations.
  • Conduct training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Recruit outstanding candidates to enhance team productivity and operational efficiency.

Education

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
12.1994

English

Waynesburg College
Waynesburg, PA
05.1994

Skills

  • Recordkeeping
  • Labor law compliance
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment
  • Talent Management
  • Training and Development
  • Benefits Administration
  • Payroll Administration
  • Associate Relations
  • Project Management
  • Driving Results
  • Microsoft Office
  • Dayforce
  • PowerBi
  • ATS Management
  • Operational Excellence

Timeline

Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Manager

Dynamics Inc.
12.2023 - 10.2024

Talent Acquisition Manager

David's Bridal
09.2004 - 04.2023

Area Manager

David's Bridal
11.2003 - 09.2004

Community College of Allegheny County

English

Waynesburg College

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