Stephanie Stoik
Eau Claire
Summary
Genuine HR Business Partner with a proven track record of excelling in employee relations and team collaboration. Expert in conflict resolution, fostering positive workplace culture and driving organizational success. Known for adaptability, reliability and ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Business Partner
Mason Companies
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to hire seasonal staff, interns, distribution, retail, customer care specialist and senior level leaders.
- Conducted and analyzed comprehensive employee onboarding programs to improve retention rates.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and mediation processes between employees, leaders and union representatives to foster a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
- Responsible for maintaining all employee records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Advised leadership on compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies for risk mitigation and reduction.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed performance appraisal processes, ensuring consistency and fairness across departments.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Coordinated with department heads to identify staffing needs, ensuring optimal workforce allocation.
- Collaborated with external recruitment agencies to fill specialized positions efficiently.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
HR Generalist
Mega Co-Op / DMG
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Facilitated recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience and streamlining onboarding procedures.
- Formulate partnerships between team members, store managers, and district managers to align with the Mega Co-Op company values
- Maintain confidentiality of personal situations, and personnel files in accordance with all local, state and federal compliance laws
- Resolve complex employee relations issues, fostering positive workplace culture and managing relationships with union stewards
- Provided guidance and input on developing areas of improvement in the Human Resources Department
- Recruited top talent to all positions with the intent to develop and grow into long term additions
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to improve staff skills and compliance awareness.
Assistant Manager
The Buckle
07.2002 - 01.2017
- Demonstrated strong, side by side leadership which resulted in 33% increase in men's clothing sales
- Managed a top 12% store while maintaining personal sales of top 5% throughout the entire company
- Led a team in achieving their personal sales targets through effective training and motivation of staff.
- Recruited, trained, maintained and retained new employees
- Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement and product presentation.
- Optimized inventory management, reducing stock discrepancies and improving turnover rates.
- Implemented marketing strategies to create business through social media outlets- which resulted in company wide "Get Fitted" program
- Investigated and resolved guest inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathic manner
Education
Human Resources
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Policy implementation
- Employee retention
- Employee relations
- Coaching leadership
- Legal compliance
- Talent recruitment
- Background checks
- Managing employee relations
- HR policies development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Employee relations oversight
- Relationship building
- Leadership development
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
- LEAN SIX SIGMA
- Certified Executive Coach
- Certified in Management Development
- ICMI Leadership Certification
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Mason Companies
08.2020 - Current
HR Generalist
Mega Co-Op / DMG
01.2017 - 08.2020
Assistant Manager
The Buckle
07.2002 - 01.2017
Human Resources
Chippewa Valley Technical College