RYAN R. LAWSON
Groveport
Summary
HR professional with progressive experience in advising salaried leaders, managing sitewide HR programs, and providing practical people guidance in high-volume operational settings. Experienced in leave and accommodations, employee relations, workforce planning, and cross-functional project leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
People & Culture Specialist
lululemon
Lockbourne
11.2024 - Current
- Deliver strategic HR partnership to over 30 salaried leaders regarding performance management and workforce planning.
- Provide HR leadership for performance and productivity programs, advising on accountability and outcomes.
- Coach leaders through employee performance issues, including drafting formal disciplinary documentation.
- Manage leave and workplace accommodations for distribution center, collaborating with employees and stakeholders.
- Led audit initiative for U.S. and Canada distribution centers, standardizing quarterly and annual audit processes.
- Lead cross-functional visitor guidelines initiative with HR, asset protection, and health & safety teams.
Human Resources Generalist
Schwan's Company
Gahanna
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as primary HR contact for all shifts at manufacturing plant, supporting over 200 associates with inquiries and issues.
- Conduct and facilitate new hire orientations for hourly and exempt employees; maintain associate files
- Screened candidates for open positions, conducted initial interviews, and made recommendations to Plant Management to enhance hiring process.
- Assisted in administering leaves of absence, including short-term disability and FMLA, ensuring compliance and support for affected associates.
Human Resources Generalist
T. Marzetti Company
Columbus
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Acted as HR point of contact for two manufacturing plants in Columbus area, facilitating communication and support for employee inquiries.
- Conducted weekly orientations on company policies, safety, HR, and quality processes, enhancing new hire understanding and compliance.
- Processed weekly payroll for temporary associates to ensure timely compensation.
- Managed applicant tracking system, posting jobs to attract candidates and streamline full-cycle recruiting process.
HR Representative
DHL Supply Chain
Lockbourne
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Served as HR point of contact for Rodan + Fields site, supporting 200+ associates across multiple shifts.
- Educated associates on company policies and procedures through regular and need-based training sessions.
- Facilitated onboarding orientations to enhance integration of new hires into the organization.
- Investigated employee concerns, evaluated findings, and provided recommendations for resolution to leadership.
- Coordinated ADA process, liaising between employees and management to secure reasonable accommodations.
- Partnered with temporary employment agencies to strategize labor planning for short-term associates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01-2019
Skills
- HR Business Partnership
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Leave & Accommodations
- HR Program Administration
- Leadership Coaching
Hr Systems Technology
- Workday
- MyADP
- Oracle
- Ulltipro
- ServiceNow
- Kronos UKG
Timeline
People & Culture Specialist
lululemon
11.2024 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Schwan's Company
04.2024 - 11.2024
Human Resources Generalist
T. Marzetti Company
05.2023 - 04.2024
HR Representative
DHL Supply Chain
03.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Science
The Ohio State University