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Robert Johnson

De Kalb

Summary

Dynamic Executive Human Resources Manager at Target, recognized for significantly reducing turnover rates through strategic talent management and performance appraisals. Expertise in employee relations and labor law compliance, leading HR initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency and foster a positive organizational culture. Proven ability to align HR strategies with business goals and promote leadership continuity.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Human Resources Manager

Target
10.2000 - Current

• Creating and managing HR strategies and goals; delivering results through my team.
• Reading financial reporting and interpret data.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.
• Recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders.
• Support business leaders; coaching and consulting with them in growing the business and developing their teams.
• Influence across levels and partners (e.g. hourly team members, senior leaders).

• Anticipate and identify current and future trends and needs of the team to support the total Store’s health and drive profitable sales.

  • Support District, Group and Regional teams in multiple markets.

Specialty Sales Team Leader - Tech

Target
02.2000 - 10.2000

• Guest service fundamentals and experience; building a guest first culture on my team.
• Retail business fundamentals retail including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies.
• Planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals.
• Lead multiple businesses balancing team member expertise and effectively leading teams in each department.
• Leading a team of hourly team members; including skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent.

General Merchandise Team Leader

Target
05.1999 - 02.2000

• Execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including: merchandising, pricing, setting and updating merchandise salesfloor displays, sampling, promotions and price change.
• Educate team on how operational procedures, such as setting up and organizing merchandise, managing product stock levels, and maintaining sales floor areas, affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availability.
• Help assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist to develop a plan to resolve issues.
• Be an expert of operations, accuracy, process and efficiency.
• Assist with and lead the daily execution of tasks such as receiving products, restocking shelves, organizing the backroom, arranging merchandise, and putting up promotional signs for GM areas.
• Assist and lead with the processes in inventory accuracy, merchandise set-up and maintenance, and pricing for all areas of the store.
• Assign daily tasks to TMs based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly and monthly business priorities.

Property Management Leader

Target
06.1998 - 05.1999

• Identifying and executing preventive and corrective maintenance on all building assets and equipment.
• Influencing store team to ensure project work aligns with PM priorities and financial goals.
• Working with Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Life Safety Power Systems and Electrical equipment.
• Understanding repair versus replace and managing cost.
• Completing work within compliance standards and Target guideline.

  • Working with vendors and influencing timely completion of their work.

Education

2 Year Program - General Bible Knowledge

Ozark Bible Institute
Neosho, MO
05-1988

High School Diploma -

McCurtain Christian Academy
Idabel, OK
05-1986

Skills

  • Performance appraisals
  • Organizational culture
  • Employee relations
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Benefits administration
  • Talent management
  • Onboarding programs
  • Mentoring programs
  • Succession planning
  • Retention strategies
  • Labor law compliance
  • Human resources operations
  • Training development

Timeline

Executive Human Resources Manager

Target
10.2000 - Current

Specialty Sales Team Leader - Tech

Target
02.2000 - 10.2000

General Merchandise Team Leader

Target
05.1999 - 02.2000

Property Management Leader

Target
06.1998 - 05.1999

2 Year Program - General Bible Knowledge

Ozark Bible Institute

High School Diploma -

McCurtain Christian Academy
Robert Johnson