Tracy Harris
Southhaven,MS
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Director with 25 years of experience leading strategic HR initiatives across diverse industries. Expert in strategic planning, talent acquisition, employee development, organizational change and development, performance management, employee relations, training and development, compliance, compensations and benefits and HR metrics and administration, with a proven track record of reducing turnover and enhancing employee engagement. Adept at aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive measurable outcomes and foster an inclusive workplace culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Regional Human Resource Business Partner
Westminster Management
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Lead the implementation of innovative HR initiatives, resulting in a 30% increase in organizational efficiency and a 15% increase in employee satisfaction
- Designed and implemented strategic onboarding and development programs that reduced turnover by 47% and increased employee retention by 35% within 18 months
- Revamped performance management processes, leading to a 30% improvement in goal achievement rates and facilitating 17 successful internal promotions
- Utilized HR analytics to identify workforce trends, enabling strategic decisions that improved employee satisfaction by 32% and productivity by 20%
- Optimized HR budget allocation, reducing departmental costs by 18% while increasing program effectiveness and aligning resources with key organizational objectives
People Operations Lead (HRBP)
Walmart Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Designed and executed recruitment strategy for 7 store expansions, successfully onboarding over 250 associates and enhancing overall operational readiness
- Pioneered innovative leadership development programs to cultivate high-potential employees, enhancing organizational succession planning and internal mobility
- Spearheaded strategic HR initiatives across multiple locations, improving workforce productivity by 15% and reducing turnover by 20% for a 2,500+ employee organization
- Elevated employee relations through targeted interventions and coaching, resulting in a 40% decrease in formal complaints and a 25% increase in team collaboration scores
- Established robust compliance protocols for state and federal labor laws, achieving 100% audit success rate and mitigating legal risks across all company operations
Store Manager
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
12.2006 - 06.2019
- Optimized operational efficiency across nine stores, resulting in a 15% increase in profitability and 20% reduction in overhead costs
- Implemented strategic business plans that resulted in a 4% year-over-year sales increase and 8% expense reduction for three consecutive years
- Developed and implemented talent management strategies for 350 employees, increasing retention rate to 63% and promoting 25% of staff internally
- Designed and launched performance management systems that reduced turnover by 20% and increased employee engagement scores by 35%
- Optimized inventory management processes, resulting in a 42% reduction in shrinkage and 15% improvement in stock turnover
Operations Manager- Promoted
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
05.2005 - 12.2006
Administration Manager- Promoted
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
01.2004 - 05.2005
Zone Manager (Assistant Manager)- Promoted
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
08.2001 - 01.2004
Education
Master of Art - Organizational Management with Concentration in Human Resources
Ashford University
San Diego, CA08.2016
Bachelor of Art - Business Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2015
Skills
- Budget Management
- Performance Management
- Comprehensive Policy Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- HR Data Analysis
- Compliance Risk Management
- HR Strategic Leadership
- Total Rewards Planning
- Talent Acquisition Management
- Organization Development
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Senior Regional Human Resource Business Partner
Westminster Management
10.2022 - 01.2025
People Operations Lead (HRBP)
Walmart Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2022
Store Manager
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
12.2006 - 06.2019
Operations Manager- Promoted
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
05.2005 - 12.2006
Administration Manager- Promoted
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
01.2004 - 05.2005
Zone Manager (Assistant Manager)- Promoted
Lowe’s Companies Inc.
08.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Art - Business Administration
Ashford University
Master of Art - Organizational Management with Concentration in Human Resources
Ashford University
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