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Taylor Holt

North Bend,Washington

Summary

Dedicated Human Resources professional with a proven track record in navigating challenging and ambiguous situations. Skilled in fostering collaboration between labor forces and management to achieve organizational objectives. Decisive and driven, with a passion for building and retaining highly effective teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR HR PARTNER

Amazon
08.2022 - Current
  • Design, implement, and support enhancements to the performance management experience for the organization in a scalable and consistent approach
  • Coach managers on various employee issues, including low performance, employee relations, policy violations, and investigations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and guidelines
  • Partner with stakeholders to embed the performance management plan in a unified approach to talent activities, ensuring active manager engagement throughout the employee lifecycle
  • Build trusted advisor relationships within the organization, applying HR management principles to establish rapport, trust, confidence, and credibility with sensitive and confidential information
  • Proactively analyze data to identify trends, sharing knowledge across the HR team and creating solutions to increase manager capabilities
  • Participate in company-wide programs and initiatives, providing global, strategic guidance on people and organizational issues
  • Mentor teammates across the organization to support organizational and business needs


MANAGER, RECRUITING COORDINATION

Amazon
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Led and inspired a team of 7 Recruiting Coordinators, overseeing their assigned business areas and ensuring optimal resource allocation
  • Owned the employee performance cycle, managing the review process with leadership and optimizing support for Recruiting Coordinators to meet service level agreements
  • Utilized strong project management and relationship skills to build trusted connections with recruiting, business, and candidates
  • Analyzed processes and workflows, driving changes and foreseeing potential risk areas
  • Coordinated cross-organizational projects to enhance process efficiency and define annual recruiting goals, execution, and forecasting.

HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Pushpay
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Devised and implemented hiring and recruitment policies for a mid-sized company, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Established and maintained an HR Dashboard & Analytics process, providing metrics supporting HR strategic goals
  • Collaborated with cross-functional leadership to review and evaluate HR systems, making recommendations for development and integration
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinating new hire orientations and training for all new hires
  • Ensured compliance and customer satisfaction in various HR delivery areas, including benefits administration, compensation, and global mobility
  • Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision.

HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Pushpay
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed and oversaw the hiring process, ensuring optimal coordination across compensation, benefits, HRIS, and payroll departments
  • Provided guidance to clients on HR procedures and program development, including the creation of performance evaluations, job descriptions, and salary ranges
  • Completed projects on time and under budget, resolving complex issues for senior leaders
  • Improved office efficiency by managing internal communications and correspondence
  • Maintained a thorough understanding of current hiring practices, recruitment strategies, and staffing industry trends.

RECRUITING COORDINATOR

Pushpay
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Established special recruiting events to attract local talent and utilized various methods, including social media platforms and job boards, for candidate sourcing
  • Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications, operating and maintaining applicant tracking and candidate management systems
  • Conducted advanced interviews between prospective employers and job candidates
  • Collaborated with recruiting teams and HR representatives to achieve hiring objectives
  • Scheduled and conducted 20+ interviews each week.

RECRUITER

NuWest Group Holdings
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Reviewed job applications to identify, vet, and recommend optimal candidates
  • Screened all applicants based on qualifications and background, exceeding rigorous standards
  • Developed targeted strategies to locate and onboard specific candidate types, meeting short- and long-term business objectives
  • Sourced qualified candidates while conducting screening interviews to identify the best prospective team members.

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

NuWest Group Holdings
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Acted as an HR liaison between candidates and clients, ensuring adherence to JACHO standards and conducting weekly audits
  • Conducted background checks, employment verifications, and reference checks
  • Adhered to JACHO standards and performed weekly audits to ensure compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
2016

Skills

    Employee Relations

    Performance Management

    Coaching and Influence

    Program Management

    Data-Driven Decision Making

    Analytics (Excel, Pivot Tables, xlookup, charts, etc)

    Talent Planning and Activities

    Global HR Experience

    Organizational Change

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Candidate Profile

  • Over 10 years of Human Resources experience in a business partnering capacity with a focus on employee relations and performance management.
  • Proven ability in coaching, influencing without authority, employee relations, and building strong business acumen.
  • Strong program management ownership and ability to manage complex, fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Leadership with data-driven decision-making, driving the use of analytics, relevant reporting mechanisms, and effective communication.
  • Proficiency in creating analytics using tools such as Excel (pivot tables, charts, etc.) and effectively communicating insights.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with effective problem-solving ability.
  • Experience working within large complex, global organizations.

Timeline

SENIOR HR PARTNER

Amazon
08.2022 - Current

MANAGER, RECRUITING COORDINATION

Amazon
06.2020 - 08.2022

HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Pushpay
03.2019 - 05.2020

HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Pushpay
06.2018 - 04.2019

RECRUITING COORDINATOR

Pushpay
12.2017 - 06.2018

RECRUITER

NuWest Group Holdings
10.2017 - 12.2017

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

NuWest Group Holdings
05.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Arizona State University

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