Nicole Brant
River Falls
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Express Employment Professionals
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Human Resources Manager
Sons Tool
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
Human Resources Coordinator
Loparex
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Supported managers in addressing employee concerns, fostering positive workplace relationships.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 250 employees.
- Maintain and process COBRA information.
Recruiter
Express Employment
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained good client relations with current customer base while continuously seeking out new potential business.
- Involved in various networking events and career fairs.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
- Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Staffing Consultant
Express Employment
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings and interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit for client organizations.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all interactions with clients and candidates within company CRM system for future reference or analysis purposes.
- Sourced top talent through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals.
- Consistently met or exceeded assigned targets related to the number of successful placements made each quarter.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and candidates, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Selected, recruited and interviewed applicants.
- Coordinated and administered job fairs and other recruitment events to engage potential talent.
- Managed associate staff for the largest account in the branch.
- Provided assistance for all clients on a last minute basis
Education
Business Management And Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WISkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Paylocity
- ADP Workforce Now
- COBRA
- Recruiting
Timeline
General Manager
Express Employment Professionals
02.2022 - 07.2024
Human Resources Manager
Sons Tool
09.2020 - 02.2022
Human Resources Coordinator
Loparex
08.2019 - 09.2020
Recruiter
Express Employment
07.2018 - 08.2019
Staffing Consultant
Express Employment
01.2012 - 07.2018
Business Management And Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
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