Julie Stokes
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Human Resources MANAGER
Extensive background in HR Manager affairs, including experience in employee recruitment, strategic planning for turnover and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR policies development and legal compliance.
Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing teambuilding programs, leading training programs for the development of hourly associates, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports.
Professional Experience
WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER – GROVE CITY, OH
Human Resources Manager – 1/14 – 6/16
Devised a recruitment plan to staff a new schedule of approximately 100 associates within a
6-month timeframe.
Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization with both current associates and all new hires.
Strategically developed initiatives (including retention and turnover) to make improvements to the company. This was accomplished through 30-60-90 day meetings with all new hires, ensuring Area Manager contacts with their associates on a daily basis and basic respect. Turnover was reduced by 10% in the first 6 months.
Supported all departments on a daily basis on compensation, FMLA, ADA and many miscellaneous matters needing resolution.
GATES CORPORATION – GALESBURG, IL
Human Resources Manager - 2012 - 2013
Devised and completed a recruitment plan to double the size of the facility from 200 to 400+ associates due to the expansion of the DC.
Effectively worked with the union on any labor disputes, including grievances.
Strategically developed initiatives to improve processes at the DC.
Julie Stokes
Phone: 740-***-**** Page Two
Professional Experience (continued)
KRAFT FOODS – DAVENPORT, IA
Associate Human Resources Manager - 2007 - 2012
Co-Managed 2 Business Units with the Business Unit Leaders containing 400+ associates.
Effectively worked with the union on any labor disputes, including grievances.
KRAFT FOODS – COSHOCTON, OH
Assistant Human Resources Manager/HR Specialist – 1988 - 2007
Handled all Workers Compensation Claims including attending hearings, conducting investigations into fraud, etc.
Managed labor relations with all associates.
Handled the recruitment of all hourly associates.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Development – 2005
Wheeling Jesuit College, Wheeling, WV
Of Note
Professional Note:
Experience with both union and non-union facilities.
Mentor Managers and hourly associates for their next step in their career process.
Computer Skills:
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)