Stephanie Paalhar Pitman
Human Resource Professional
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced Human Resources Professional with multiple years in both Human Resource Partnership and Talent Acquisition. Highly-effective Human Resources Manager delivering successful strategies for maximizing people retention, leadership development and productivity. Leads teams to source, screen and slate candidates. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner, Manager
CVS Health
Kansas City
02.2024 - Current
- Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Developed meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in a tight labor market.
- Reduced employee turnover rates with targeted retention strategies and support systems.
- Coordinated with department heads to identify staffing needs, ensuring optimal workforce allocation.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
Divisional Talent Acquisition Manager
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2019 - Current
- The primary purpose of this role was to serve as a consultative partner in the development and execution of talent acquisition strategies within field operations that align with company's key business drivers and enhances Lowe's overall recruiting program success
- This was a management position that involves directing the efforts of field Talent Acquisition Specialists to support and achieve hiring demands across field operations to include hourly and exempt hiring across stores.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, planned, organized, implemented and evaluated talent acquisition strategies ensuring alignment with business strategy for assigned division.
- Managed the activities of a Team of Talent Acquisition Specialists to achieve hiring demands for field operations; set annual employee goals and objectives and monitored the performance of individuals within the team.
- Served as a trainer and coach for team members on all aspects of sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring of exempt and non-exempt employees
- Supported and championed company’s recruitment branding strategy to effectively attract top talent by building awareness and promoted localized recruiting efforts through social media channels.
- Analyzed data analytics, insights, and trends to ensure service level agreements are achieved; partners with Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence to ensure mitigation strategies are in place to achieve hiring in hard to staff locations.
- Makes recommendations to the Divisional Director Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners on ways to improve recruiter productivity and hiring quality.
- Responsible for coaching business leaders around talent acquisition hiring practices; ensured hiring managers were trained on interview skills and service level agreements commitments.
- Maintained knowledge of broad HR policies, programs, laws, and issues with a focus on how they systematically relate to talent practices.
Talent Acquisition Manager
United Health Group
Kansas City
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Evaluated and updated company recruitment policies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinated with legal department to ensure all hiring practices complied with local and federal employment laws, mitigating risk.
Regional Talent Acquisition Supervisor
Lowe’s Home Improvement
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Lead, planned, organized, implemented and evaluated talent acquisition strategies ensuring alignment with business strategy for assigned regions.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition team and tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Analyzed data analytics, insights, and trends to ensure service level agreements are achieved; partners with Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence to ensure mitigation strategies are in place to achieve hiring in hard to staff locations.
Human Resources Manager
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2005 - 12.2018
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 150+ new and existing employees.
Front End Manager/Human Resource Coordinator
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2001 - 05.2005
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Collaborated with curriculum coordinator on annual updates of staff handbook.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Personnel
Missouri Western State University
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
North Central Community College
Skills
Employee relations
Employee retention
Diversity and inclusion
Coaching leadership
Work culture enhancement
Active listening
Effective communication
Talent Management
Applicant Tracking Systems,CRM, HRIS Tools
Salary and benefit negotiations
Recruitment
Talent Acquisition Strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Employee relations
Employee retention
Diversity and inclusion
Coaching leadership
Work culture enhancement
Active listening
Effective communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner, Manager
CVS Health
02.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
United Health Group
01.2023 - 08.2023
Divisional Talent Acquisition Manager
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2019 - Current
Regional Talent Acquisition Supervisor
Lowe’s Home Improvement
12.2018 - 05.2019
Human Resources Manager
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2005 - 12.2018
Front End Manager/Human Resource Coordinator
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Personnel
Missouri Western State University
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
North Central Community College