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Nadine Johnson

Summary

Results-driven Senior Human Resources Manager focused on standardizing and consolidating policies for lean and effective HR department. Dedicated to strong employee relations and high job satisfaction for workers at all levels. Promoting ten-year record of success cultivating positive and growth-focused work cultures to foster employee satisfaction and retention.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

SR. HR Manager

Lacoste
07.2020 - 04.2023


  • Oversee the retail HR operations for the United States, 80 retail locations, 26 states of operation, wholesale business
  • Business partners to include 2 Retail Vice Presidents, 7 Market Leaders and 800 retail field employees
  • Work with the HR global function located in France to ensure execution of broader strategies within the US market
  • Oversee performance management and talent succession plan
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the leadership team to develop business solutions, programs, and policies
  • Build employee engagement through feedback, engagement and pulse surveys
  • Support leadership in building action plans to drive an employee-focused culture
  • Store visits with the leadership team to better understand store needs

HR Manager

Blue Apron
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Provided all facets of Human Resources and Labor advice to Senior Leadership staff in ensuring associate-related issues are addressed appropriately, including coaching and counseling on performance management issues and conflict resolutions for the entire 900 + employee population with 24-hour operating fulfillment facility
  • Manages and executes Employee Relations matters, including investigating issues, providing coaching to employees and manager
  • Manage all day-to-day HR responsibilities, including salary/bonus planning, staffing, off-boarding, performance management, reporting, and analytics
  • Create strong relationships with employees at all levels, improve working relationships, increase employee engagement and improve associate retention
  • Partner with management on all activities including performance management, compensation, organization support, talent acquisition, learning and development
  • Manage employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, life, disability, and wellness program
  • Provide managers and supervisors with interpretation and guidance regarding HR policies, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application
  • Counsels and advises on the administration of specific employment laws including federal and state labor laws.

Associate Relations Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond (left Due To Downsizing)
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provided all facets of Human Resources and Labor advice to Field HR and Senior Leadership staff in ensuring associate-related issues are addressed appropriately, including coaching and counseling on performance management issues and conflict resolutions for all retail and non-retail locations
  • Execution and alignment on field support restructure
  • Directed investigation of EEOC claims, in partnership with legal counsel, wrote and submitted responses
  • Created and executed severance financials, then submitted to payroll for processing
  • Assisted in the planning and development of HR programs
  • Provided support during launch of HR Call Center.

Human Resource Business Partner

Diesel
10.2015 - 06.2018
  • Partner with line executives and management to proactively address business issues related to workforce development, employee engagement and productively
  • Responsibility includes providing advice and counsel on multiple initiatives, maximizing all HR programs and cycles, and recommending solutions to complex employee relations and HR issues
  • Partner with other HR functions to drive and leverage all HR programs, including performance management, compensation, employee development, succession planning, workforce optimization, staffing and benefits
  • Prepared and conducted on-going training for the organization on key issues and trends such as: remote team building, creating a high-performance culture, employee engagement, performance management, and handling difficult conversations
  • Effectively manage multiple resource actions, reducing headcount 3-8% per year
  • Create talent management plans to align with short- and long-term strategic plans
  • Partnered with leadership to resolve complex employee relations issues; conducted effective and thorough investigations, keeping all cases out of litigation
  • Recruitment and hiring for senior management positions in the retail field

Human Resources Generalist - Retail Field

PVH
09.2008 - 10.2015
  • Responsible for 15 retail locations (approximately 1500 employees) throughout the US
  • Assisted managers with employee relations by following progressive discipline policies
  • Processed Workers Compensation Case Management, Unemployment Claims and hearings
  • Prepared the department for new store location openings
  • Processed terminations, leave of absence requests, promotions, internal transfers, and new hires
  • Managed HRIS and compiled reports from database
  • Coordinated administration of FMLA and Workers’ compensation
  • Communicated, prepared for and enrolled employees in company benefits plans
  • Processed severance paperwork and provided cost estimates to field management and accounting.

Education

Psychology

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Skills

  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Policy Development
  • Talent Management
  • Labor Relations
  • Equal Employment Laws
  • Grievance Arbitration
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Training and Development
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Retail Operation Innovations
  • Staffing Optimization
  • Organizational Development
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Policy & Procedure Enforcement
  • Financial Reporting
  • Trend Analysis and Modeling
  • Corporate Communications
  • Performance Evaluations
  • HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Timeline

SR. HR Manager

Lacoste
07.2020 - 04.2023

HR Manager

Blue Apron
08.2019 - 07.2020

Associate Relations Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond (left Due To Downsizing)
06.2018 - 07.2019

Human Resource Business Partner

Diesel
10.2015 - 06.2018

Human Resources Generalist - Retail Field

PVH
09.2008 - 10.2015

Psychology

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Nadine Johnson