Human Resources Manager

Lauren lewandowski

experience

February **** - February 2014 Gap Inc., Old

Navy Pittsburgh, PA

Market Human Resource Manager

Talent Management

Oversaw the talent acquisition, succession planning, and

performance management of 160 leaders across 3 states,

ensuring a healthy blend of utility, diversity, and potential

Responsible for the professional development of high potential

leaders to fuel pipeline

Increased employee engagement scores within the market from

60% to 90% and reduced hourly turnover from 237% to 40% within

a year

Training and Development

Developed and delivered training seminars, including

Situational Leadership, Coaching, Sizing Up Talent, and

various corporate initiatives

Championed change initiatives, monitored results, and provided

solutions to obstacles

Developed HR strategies to support retention, engagement, and

development of talent

Employee Relations

Coached Store Managers on creating a positive work

environment, resulting in a 30% reduction in escalated

employee concerns.

Managed and conducted investigations across a broad range of

employee concerns, including harassment, workplace violence,

wage and hour disputes, and discrimination. Determined

appropriate outcomes based on findings

Conducted wage surveys and benefits administration

January 2010 - February 2011 Toyota of

Greensburg Greensburg, PA

Human Resources Manager

Developed and implemented a successful recruiting, staffing,

and training processes

Handled any employee relations concerns in partnership with

General Manager

May 2006 - Dec 2009 Target

Corporation Pittsburgh, PA

Executive Team Lead - Human Resources

Staffed, trained, and developed store leadership team and 250

associates for new store opening

Trained new Executive Management in both classroom and

hands-on environments

Managed all team relations and performance management issues

Education

May 2012-Present The Pennsylvania State

University

M.S. Human Resources & Employee Relations (graduation:

August, 2014)

2002-2006 Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA

B.A. History, English

Activities/professional organizations

Member,

Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM)

2009 - Present Pennsylvania e-Mentor

Program - Career Mentor

Awards

Old Navy EXCEED Award Q3 2011, Q2 2012, Q1 2013 - Old Navy Council of

DeputEASE Award 2011

. e-mail: ******.***********@*****.*** .

500 stanford avenue . pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15229 . Phone 724-***-****

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