Human Resources Manager
Resume:
BARBARA AMES
Southampton NJ ***88
*************@*****.***
Executive Profile
Ambitious Talent Acquisition Executive skilled at talent recruiting who
creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align
with and support key business initiatives. Builds and retains high
performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating skilled
professionals.
Skill Highlights
Talent Selection/Assessment Small Business Development
Project Management Employee Relations
Leadership/Communication Skills Self motivated
Human Resources Hiring and Retention
Budgeting Expertise Training & Development
Salary Negotiation New Employee Orientation/Onboarding
Relocation Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
BiLingual (English/Spanish)
Core Accomplishments
Executive Recruitment
Recruited and hired 10 VPs and above in 2009, 24 VPs and above in 2010, and
31 VPs and above in 2011 while building and in-house executive recruitment
structure.
Built an in-house assessment center in partnership with Psychological
Associates, St Louis, MO for new hires (Directors & above). Proctored over
120 assessments annually.
Project Management & Staff Development:
Implemented HodesIQ, Burlington's applicant tracking system across the
enterprise which resulted in hiring better quality associates faster.
Oversaw the integration of Kenexa preemployment assessments which resulted
in much better qualified associates, as well as Lexis Nexis background
checks.
Developed interactive company career site utilizing SEO technology and CRM
capability to engage a talent community.
Initiated company's Social Media strategy for recruitment to include
presence on Glassdoor, Facebook and Twitter.
Built out a recruitment team for Corporate, Stores and Supply Chain.
Launched well-received program on development of Core Values, which are now
part of the Performance Management process.
Mentored and coached associates resulting in several promotions
Developed a successful College Recruitment program with 22 interns from 8
different schools in year one and 45 interns for 15 schools in year 2.
Experience
Independent HR Consultant 11/12 - current
Human Resources Consultant who is able to provide a wide range of HR
expertise. Interested in helping candidates and clients find the best
solution for them.
Extensive experience in Recruitment, recruitment research, and HR
management issues. Generate new business through relationship building,
networking and knowledge of industry.
VP Talent Acquisition
Burlington Coat Factory, Burlington NJ Nov 2007 - Nov 2012
Developed and implemented a strategic staffing plan aligned with the
business and growth plans.
Defined and developed innovative strategic recruitment methods, including
the use of non-traditional sourcing channels.
Developed and implemented best practices that encompass talent
identification, assessment, onboarding and ongoing talent development
activities.
Partner with internal resources to integrate the talent acquisition and
employment brand efforts, to include social recruiting, career sites and
other externally facing channels.
Various positions
Lowes Companies, Mooresville NC Aug 2003 - Nov 2007
Held various positions-
Business Training Solutions Manager
Responsible for the design, implementation and administration of all
management and leadership training programs throughout the Lowe's store
network of over 1400 stores. Responsible for the design and implementation
of international training program expansion. Lead a team of professional
instructional designers committed to supporting the stores and engage the
employees through world class training. Responsible for development the
standards to enter the Canadian market.
Regional Human Resources Manager
Applied knowledge of HR principles and policies on a daily basis while
supporting 3 states. Coached and mentored 5 - 12 Human Resources Managers
in various markets. Served as primary HR advisor/coach to Store Managers
in employee relations, people management, diversity training, staffing and
retention for 75 stores. Recruitment and selection of staff thru
succession planning and assessment centers. Coaching and counseling,
performance management and problem solving. Lead assessment centers for
Store Manager candidates.
Human Resources Manager
Assisted Store Manager and Assistant Managers coach and counsel their
associates. Acted as liaison to resolve employee issues. Oversaw the
management of the instore benefit plans. Conducted investigations,
maintained all employee records.
Executive Team Leader - HR
Target Corporation Minneapolis MN Nov 98 - June 2003
Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed
changes. Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude
toward organizational objectives. Identified staff vacancies and recruited,
interviewed and selected applicants. Served as a link between management
and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering
contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Operations Manager/Recruiter
Gap Inc, San Francisco CA Jul 95 - Dec 98
Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed
changes. Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude
toward organizational objectives. Directed personnel, training and labor
relations activities. Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed
and selected applicants. Served as a link between management and employees
by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping
resolve work-related problems. Optimized the overall customer experience
through effectively monitoring company greeter program. Identified
inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements. Guided
customers in choosing items that reflected personal style and shape.
Administered all point of sale opening and closing procedures. Identified
staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants.
Education
Seton Hall University, BS Biology/Liberal Arts
Contact this candidate