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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Location:
Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Posted:
August 06, 2025

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JEFF CLARK

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 20 years of demonstrated human resources excellence with experience in training needs analysis, training program development and design, system implementation, re- cruiting, interviewing and retention, compensation management, management develop- ment and communications.

A strategic partner to the business that drives operational success through organizational design, acting as a change leader and influencing leaders at the VP and CEO level. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The ability to create systems and simplify processes while garnering support of other de- partments to drive the results of the organization. A problem solver with a keen eye for the overall affect of the business. A communicator who can speak and relate on a one-on

-one level with everyone from the custodian to the Chief Executive Officer, as well as, present to groups of up to 1,000 attendees.

A sales person who can create buy in for concepts and ideas. I can ‘get stuff done’ wheth- er through the team or individually.

EDUCATION

Cornell University - Certificate in Strategic Human Resources Leadership - 2023 EXPERIENCE

Ultra Clean Technology March 2024 - Present

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

• Responsible for the HR function within 3 states (Arizona, Colorado and Maine), sup- porting over 300 team members, 2 Directors of Operations and 1 Senior Director of Operations.

• Responsible for HR support for corporate roles located in India and Malaysia. Key Successes:

• Collaborate with senior leadership and business operations teams to develop and convey assigned locations people asset strategies.

• Created a comprehensive training plan to ensure cross-training amongst all employ- ees within the locations. This resulted in a reduction of overtime by 67%.

• Created a consistent and fair employee appreciation process to recognize new hires, birthdays, anniversaries, and personal milestones.

• Manage updates in policies based on Federal, State and local labor and wage laws for the United States and Canada.

• Reduced turnover by 18%.

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• Multi State, Multi Location

• Employee Relations

• Compensation Analysis

• OSHA

• Benefits

• Talent Acquisition

• FMLA and ACA

• Training and Development

• Worker’s Compensation

• Leave Management

• Federal, State and Local

Labor Laws

• Multi-state

• Manufacturing, Sales,

Distribution & Retail

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bagel Brands March 2020 - March 2024

Manager, People Business Partner

• Responsible for the HR function within 7 states including California, supporting over 200 locations, 2,800 team members, 19 District Managers and 2 Directors of Opera- tions.

Key Successes:

• Created a succession planning program resulting in over 60 internal promotions and reduced team member turnover from 130% to 100% and General Manager turnover from 35% to 15%.

• Created and implemented a Team Member Handbook for use throughout the organi- zation.

• Selected and implemented a new Code of Conduct and Ethics Reporting hotline for use by all locations.

• Created and implemented a Performance Review process for use throughout the organization.

State of Arizona, DES October 2018 - March 2020

Deputy Director of Talent

• Responsible for the overall Talent Management function with a staff of 35 Talent Ac- quisition Managers and Specialists.

Key Successes:

• Implemented an aggressive market penetration plan resulting in attendance at 97 hiring events through the first 6-months of 2019. Resulting in interactions with over 5000 potential candidates.

• Migrated 7 various hiring practices within the agency to one streamlined process.

• Created materials for distribution at hiring events and throughout the community.

• Created and implemented an internship program for use throughout the agency re- sulting in 16 internship placements during the initial introduction.

• Created a streamlined process for the approval of hires throughout the agency.

• Created a regionalized model of talent acquisition to better serve our markets within the state.

Kona Grill, Inc. January 2017 - October 2018

Senior HR Manager

• Responsible for the overall Human Resources function with a staff of one Human Re- sources Business Partner, one Talent Acquisition Manager and one Talent Acquisi- tion Specialist.

• Oversee the Human Resources and Recruiting responsibilities in a 23-state area and Puerto Rico with over 4000 employees.

Key Successes:

• Created job postings for each position that acts as a ‘marketing statement’ for the role and a branding strategy that creates consistency in recruiting materials.

• Reduced the number of clicks to the job postings page by 50%. Resulting in requiring less time for applicants to complete an application.

• Reduced health insurance costs by $345,000 in my first 12-months, all while adding another 100 employees to the health plan.

• Reduced workers compensation claims costs by $200,000 (versus 2016 results).

• Reduced general liability claims by approximately $250,000 (versus 2016 results).

• Overall budget savings of $1 million in 2017.

• Licensed Analyst of the

Predictive Index System

• Lean Management

(Arizona Management

System)

• OHSA 10-Hour Training in

General Industry Safety

and Health

ADDITIONAL

TRAINING RECEIVED

Admiral Beverage Corporation February 2006 – January 2017 Senior Human Resources Manager

• Responsible for the overall Human Resources function with a staff of four Human Resources Managers and one Talent Acquisition Manager.

• Oversee the Human Resources responsibilities in an eight-state region with over 2000 employees.

Key Successes:

• Developed and managed the Human Resources team annual operating plan and budget.

• Led the Human Resources team through the Family Medical Leave Act, ADAAA, ab- sence from work and alternate duty processes.

• Developed and managed the Human Resources department annual operating plan and budget.

• Streamlined policies and processes across an eight-state region to ensure compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations.

• Developed and led a group of independent distributor representatives to share ideas and gather input to drive the people results for the brand.

• Expanded the recruiting function to include two dedicated recruiters.

• Created a Performance Management System that incorporated a mentorship pro- gram, allowing a newer employee to be partnered with a more seasoned employee. PREVIOUS RELATED WORK HISTORY

Intercontinental Hotel Group HR Director June 2004 – February 2006 Peaberry Coffee Director of Training September 2003 – June 2004 The Hitching Post Inn Director of Food and Beverage May 2002 – September 2003

Taco John’s International Manager of Training and Education June 1996 – May 2002



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