Jaynie Larson

ac3i5k@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/jaynielarson

714-***-****

Human Capital and Resource Muscle:

Exercising sound judgment & bit of whimsy that makes work fun, while creating opportunities for professional growth by understanding the power in people through engaged, curious, insightful, & driven individuals.

Education:

Masters of Science, Human Resource Leadership-Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Single Subject English Teaching Credential-California State University, Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Communications-Radio,Television, Film-University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Qualifications:

Diversity Inclusion

SOPA/Policy Compliance

Crucial Conversations

Recruitment & Retention

National Labor Relations Board Training

Soft Skill Training

Employee Relations

Succession Planning

Compensation

Benefits Management

Staffing/Coaching Alignment Training

Recognition

Payroll Forecasting

Performance Management

Orientation

KRONOS Timekeeping

Volunteer/Community Events

Safety Captain

Professional Experience:

THE HOME DEPOT April 2013-Present

Human Resources Generalist

Provide HR services and senior leadership for a 400+ employee distribution center including 1 direct report. Support recruitment and selection, employee relations, implementation and coordination of policies and procedures, ongoing merit and step review process, community outreach, benefits administration, recognition programs and regulatory compliance.

Recruitment & Selection Conduct all aspects of large-scale interview events (100-400 candidates) including: managing requisition approval process, strategic transfers, and employment offers.

Employee Relations Assist HRM regarding policy interpretation, solution recommendation and suggested course of action. Write/Review disciplinary actions to ensure consistency. Write formal disciplinary actions. Conduct investigations and respond with appropriate recommendation. Use discretion in handling sensitive matters by maximizing interpersonal, tact/diplomacy and negotiation skills. Open door culture- seek to understand first.

Policies & Procedures Implement new and existing policies pertaining to company business (i.e., Recruitment SOP, Vacation Policy, FMLA, Baby Bonding, Orientation/Handbook, Temporary Staffing, etc.)

HR Projects Implement ‘Team Depot’ community outreach events, Homer Awards program, New Leader & General Warehouse associate onboarding, Associate Coach Program, HAZMAT, ORI, and Safety Training.

Compliance Ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws and regulations. Develop and maintain records to conform to EEO, unemployment claims, and CA regulatory compliance.

Compensation Work with leaders on job analysis and merit increases within budget. Investigate and recommend compensation adjustments for promotion. Key driver of performance appraisal and merit review system.

Systems & Technology Increase effectiveness of HR functions; ensure recommendations/decisions are based on timely, accurate data.

Benefits – Ensure associates appreciate the total value of their benefits programs and have the information that they need to make informed decisions when selecting benefits.

TARGET CORPORATION February 2011-March 2013

Human Resource Executive Team Leader

Provide HR services for a 140+-employee workforce, including 2 direct reports. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, employee relations, strategic planning, implementation and coordination of policies and procedures, wage and salary administration, payroll and corporate initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Leadership Operational Metrics: Implement action plans for improving sales, department goals, forecasting payroll and creating effective schedules for 131 employees. Recommend improvements for an efficient HR department.

Supervisor, Train & Coach Staff Oversee and coordinate regular FT and temporary staffing needs including headcount, staff reduction, leadership succession planning. Cross training initiatives for 58% of the team. Develop future leadership pipeline. Write formal disciplinary actions including terminations and performance action plans

Compliance 100% compliant in annual training for California state regulatory assurance. Lead for visits with no citations for 2 years. Ensure compliance affirmative action, anti-discrimination and other federal/state/local laws and regulations. Maintain recruitment and other records to conform to EEO regulations.

Recruitment & Selection Conduct all aspects of recruiting, including: managing requisitions, job postings, employment offers, pre-employment testing, new hire orientation, EEO applicant flow, recruitment files and accuracy of applicant/new hire information. Produced 7 recruiting events resulting in 3 management position hires in 90 days. Analyze data to determine cost effectiveness of recruitment sources, turnover trends, cost per recruitment.

Employee Relations Attend EDD court hearings with 100% favorability. Assist managers in policy interpretation, solution recommendation and suggested course of action. Advise and review disciplinary actions to ensure consistency and adherence to company policy. Conduct investigations and respond to hotline issues. Use discretion in handling sensitive matters by maximizing interpersonal, tact/diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Annual Merit Manage the performance appraisal/merit review process by mentoring leaders how to write fair and effective reviews keeping within budget restraints. Responsible for local compliance with salary guidelines.

Benefits Employee benefits liaison in order to improve worker retention with non-wage compensations. Coordinate the administration of employee benefit programs, including approval of tuition reimbursement.

Employee Teams Organize desert community volunteer events; United Way chair raising 150% over annual goal. Lead and coordinate activities such as “National Night Out.” Oversee recognition awards. Conduct employee satisfaction surveys, analyze results, create action plans and conduct follow-up sessions. Promote internal healthy team culture and recognition programs with 91% HR favorability.

Training & Safety Captain Implement safety and health topic training for all team members regarding specific workplace hazards enabling employers to ensure safer workplaces. OSHA training for all staff including evaluations to determine which issues are considered most important in reducing occupational injuries and illnesses. Ensure all training for all subject matter completed in timely manner with 100% compliance rating for 20 rolling months.

Previous Experience:

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS March 2002-November 2010

English/General Studies Instructor

English & General Education– Teach CA curriculum adhering to CA Standards grades K-12 and private college. ACT/SAT certified College Prep tutor.

Additional Skills & Certifications:

Leader of the Month award February 2016 and July 2015- The Home Depot

Leader of the Month award January 2013- Target Corporation

Kronos

Empower

Taleo

PeopleSoft 8.8

HR Zone

Affiliations:

Wisconsin Alumni Association

San Bernadino Community College PHR Class

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