Stephanie Paalhar Pitman
Talent Acquisition-Human Resource Manager Stephanielpitman@gmail.com
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Leads Team 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. Highly-effective Human Resources Manager delivering successful strategies for maximizing personnel retention and productivity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
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.
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
- Talent Management
- Applicant Tracking Systems,CRM, HRIS Tools
- Salary and benefit negotiations
- Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
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