Shawn Vanbuskirk

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407-***-**** acqoge@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced HR Manager and Recruiter

Accomplished, versatile human resources manager and recruiter for large, prestige organizations that seek excellence in service delivery, performance and employee engagement. Expertise in employment law, FMLA, leave of absence administration, ADA, workers’ compensation, coaching, training and performance management. Extensive knowledge of multi-unit retail and wholesale industries.

KEY STRENGTHS

Employee Relations Recruitment Succession Planning Training & Development

Diversity & Inclusion Compensation & Benefits Employee Engagement Strategies Union Negotiations Collective Bargaining Arbitration Safety Programs Matrix Collaboration Integrity-based Leadership Change Management Written and Verbal Communications Improvement Strategies Multi-unit Retail Industry Wholesale Industries Presentations

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, dba CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Orlando, FL 2006 – 2015

The company is one of the Nation's largest home and office bottled water, filtration and coffee service.

HR Manager (Southern Division, FL, GA, NC, SC)

Oversaw recruitment plus HR strategy development, planning and priorities for 450 employees across 22 locations including two manufacturing facilities. Accountable for one HR Generalist, and mentored managers.

tImplemented hiring processes, while quickly closing vacancies through weekly recruiting calls with regional managers and ongoing open job reporting.

tReduced time to fill from 30 day process to 14 day process.

tInitiated employee engagement programs, including “Employee of the Month,” a 60-day review process for new hires and formal new hire orientation, growing employee retention across organization.

tLed training on safety, benefits, orientation, affirmative action and employee relations.

tDeveloped “train the trainer” sessions with managers on training best practices.

tIdentified areas for improvement through bi-annual HR audits at each location.

tImplemented new hiring procedures, resulting in higher caliber job applicants.

tParticipated on negotiations team to renew a collective bargaining agreement, and achieve favorable decisions in multiple arbitration hearings.

tReduced accidents by 13% following the implementation of new safe driver training.

ANN TAYLOR STORES, Orlando, FL 2003 - 2006

National retailer of high-end women’s clothing.

Regional Recruiter 2004 –2006

Drove recruitment priorities, strategies and planning for up to 130 stores, within two regions, and approximately 1400 employees.

tImplemented new company-wide hiring process, while developing new recruiting materials.

tDelivered recruitment training, HR Online and benefits seminars.

tCreated quarterly and year-end retention strategies for field management, resulting in <what outcome>.

tSuccessfully filled management positions within 21-day time frame.

tIntroduced a Recruiting Ambassador program designed to assist each store with recruiting and hiring.

Regional HR Manager 2003 –2004

Partnered with Regional and District Managers on hiring needs, with oversight of up 600 employees.

tProvide functional expertise in areas of employment law, FMLA, leave of absence administration, ADA, workers’ compensation, coaching and consulting support on performance management and corrective action processes.

tConducted internal investigations regarding harassment, discrimination, employee misconduct and employee complaints; provided findings and recommendations to various key decision-makers; recommended actions based on employment law and company standards.

NIKE, Inc, Orlando, FL. 1998 – 2003

The company is a global blue-chip sports and fitness organization with over 44,000 employees worldwide.

Recruiter, Eastern Region 2001 – 2003

Coordinated recruitment priorities and strategies for 49 retail stores across 20 states and Puerto Rico with annual sales of $375M.

tPartnered with Corporate Staffing, Regional, District Managers and Store Managers concerning HR Planning and Career Pathing for managers and supervisors.

tSuccessfully sourced, screened and interviewed prospective internal and external candidates for more than 300 exempt retail management positions through online and traditional recruiting.

tDeveloped and recommended local market specific recruitment strategies for non-exempt staffing needs, while coaching store managers in strategy implementation.

Human Resources Advisor (Nike Factory Stores) 1998 - 2001

Oversaw all HR functions for four retail stores, with 400+ employees, along with recruiting, hiring, retention programming, training and development responsibilities.

tEnhanced HR planning, development and succession planning by creating a promote from within culture.

tSuccessfully managed a competitive Employee and Management Compensation program through ongoing market, cost of wage and cost of living data analysis.

tGrew stores’ diversity and inclusion commitment by initiating partnership with district management and various community based organizations.

tEstablished “Employee Appreciation Day’s” and a mentoring program for new hires, leading to increased employee retention and engagement.

tImplemented a formal Competency Based interview protocol at the store level.

tIdentified opportunity to create a “Restocker Specialist” position that took over restocking the store which gave sales associates more time with the customers.

tDeveloped a Loss Prevention internship program in conjunction with Rollins College.

tDesigned and implemented a “Developing Manager Training” program, along with a cross-store training and development program for non-exempt employees.

tConducted New Manager roundtable discussions, benefits training and manager-level training addressing harassment and discrimination issues.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Applied Communications, Franklin University, Columbus, OH

AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resource Management Central Florida Human Resource Association Central Florida Employment Council, Board of Directors Career Development Council, Orlando Central Florida Urban League Task Force Disadvantaged Population Council Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Workforce 2020 Committee

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