Sophia Johnson
Rock Island,IL
Summary
Driven Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Dedicated to providing a equitable, healthy, and diverse workplace.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Nordstrom
06.2023 - Current
- Encourage employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with HR Director and network peers to identify and implement best practices.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by 15% with targeted retention strategies.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Calibrate employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth and development.
- Build and maintain strong relationship with team members and business leaders.
- Develop hiring strategy based on forecast to ensure proper staffing during peak season.
Associate, Human Resource Business Partner
Kraft Heinz
12.2018 - 06.2023
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Facilitated arbitrations that resulted in favorable terms for both parties while minimizing risk exposure.
- Managed cross-functional teams at union and non-union facilities.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in significant reduction in hiring expenses.
- Optimized team performance by providing continuous feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
- Developed process improvement initiatives that led to more efficient workflows and consistent ways of working.
- Liaison between employee and external party to resolve conflicts.
- Recruited, for all levels of staff and support teams.
Sr, Human Resource Generalist
Steel Warehouse
07.2012 - 12.2019
- Improved employee retention by 60% developing and implementing effective onboarding and mentorship programs.
- Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, recognition program, and providing support to managers and employees.
- Actively participated in recruiting by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and evaluating candidates for various positions.
- Streamlined HR payroll processes for efficiency,
- Reduced recruitment costs by establishing strategic partnerships with local agencies and colleges.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, resolving conflicts fairly, timely and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations to ensure company-wide compliance with industry standards.
Education
No Degree - Human Resource Management
Purdue Global University
Indiana 06.2028
Skills
- Integrating policies
- Managing employee relations
- Coaching leadership
- Retention Strategies
- Workforce Planning
- Recruitment
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Pursuing SHRM-CP Certification
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Nordstrom
06.2023 - Current
Associate, Human Resource Business Partner
Kraft Heinz
12.2018 - 06.2023
Sr, Human Resource Generalist
Steel Warehouse
07.2012 - 12.2019
No Degree - Human Resource Management
Purdue Global University
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