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Scott Skonieczny

Scott Skonieczny

Summary

Human Resources Executive with 20+ years of experience in HR and Operations for Fortune 500 and high-growth companies. Expertise in developing scalable people strategies, reducing turnover rates, and aligning talent solutions with business objectives. Proven ability to partner with executive teams on compensation, employee engagement, and organizational design.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant - HR

Aira
08.2025 - Current

Advised senior leadership on aligning organizational goals with individual objectives through performance management systems.

  • Researched compensation trends to develop competitive salary structures for diverse job roles.
  • Created an employee recognition program to reward outstanding performance and enhance motivation.

Head of Human Resources

Schweid and Sons
Carlstadt, NJ
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Designed and implemented new compensation scale to enhance internal equity and pay transparency.
  • Reduced human capital costs by thirty percent through restructured staffing models and improved process efficiencies.
  • Revised employee handbook to comply with updated legal standards and reflect cultural expectations.
  • Overhauled organizational structure to facilitate five-year growth plan, supporting leadership development and succession planning.

Senior Director, Human Resources

Rent The Runway
Secaucus, NJ
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Spearheaded HR operations for warehouse and customer service teams, improving talent acquisition and payroll processes.
  • Implemented a structured pay scale and leadership development framework for salaried operations leaders.
  • Launched hourly training and glidepath programs to enhance skills and reduce turnover rates.
  • Established a 30-day new hire onboarding program, resulting in 62% decrease in hourly attrition YoY.
  • Achieved 28% reduction in payroll costs YoY through strategic workforce planning and efficiency measures.

Senior Regional Manager, Human Resources

Amazon Fulfillment Center
Various Locations, NJ
08.2017 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw HR strategy across seven fulfillment centers, collaborating with operations and finance teams.
  • Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
  • Led teams on USNS and IXD networks, launching new fulfillment centers and seasonal pop-ups.
  • Co-developed and implemented COVID-19 workforce response plan for IXD network.
  • Engaged in high-volume talent acquisition and regional hiring strategies.

Regional Director, Human Resources

Whole Foods Market
NYC Metro Area
09.2012 - 08.2017
  • Directed HR operations for 42-store NYC Metro region, enhancing all HR functions across teams.
  • Developed comprehensive organizational strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Introduced new salary structure, resulting in annual savings of $1.5 million.
  • Created Return-to-Work program to promote inclusive employment practices.
  • Led revision of employee handbook to ensure compliance and clarity of policies.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify growth opportunities and assess competitive threats.

Regional Human Resources Manager

Best Buy
Northeast Region
09.2003 - 09.2012
  • Oversaw HR operations for 22 superstores, achieving over $400M in annual revenue.
  • Reduced regional turnover by 25% through innovative retention strategies.
  • Developed standardized onboarding and compensation programs to enhance workforce consistency.
  • Advised managers on employee relations issues, including performance management and disciplinary actions.
  • Collaborated with senior management to implement strategies for improving employee engagement.
  • Received 'District HR Manager of the Year' award in 2005 for exceptional contributions.
  • Implemented effective retention strategies resulting in significant turnover reduction across the region.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, HR Management

Baruch College
05-1993

Skills

  • Organizational design
  • Talent strategy
  • Culture and engagement
  • Executive coaching
  • Workforce planning
  • Labor relations
  • HR technology and analytics
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership
  • Change management
  • Leadership development
  • Strategic planning
  • Talent acquisition
  • Conflict resolution
  • HRIS expertise (Workday, ADP)
  • Employment law compliance
  • Compensation and benefits administration
  • Data-driven HR practices
  • Operations leadership
  • Compensation design
  • Payroll administration
  • Employee onboarding

Technical And Leadership Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Conflict Resolution
  • HRIS (Workday, ADP)
  • Employment Law
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Data-Driven HR
  • Operations Leadership

Timeline

Senior Consultant - HR

Aira
08.2025 - Current

Head of Human Resources

Schweid and Sons
01.2024 - 07.2025

Senior Director, Human Resources

Rent The Runway
01.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Regional Manager, Human Resources

Amazon Fulfillment Center
08.2017 - 01.2022

Regional Director, Human Resources

Whole Foods Market
09.2012 - 08.2017

Regional Human Resources Manager

Best Buy
09.2003 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, HR Management

Baruch College
Scott Skonieczny