Crystal Whitson

Experience

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  The Home Depot

  Mar 2004 - Oct 2015

  HR Manager

  • Evaluate and analyze Labor Management and Forecasting Reports to interpret store level staffing needs and interdepartmental staffing moves.• Create, manage, and close job requisitions via applicant tracking system.• Interview applicants, conduct job offers, prepare background and drug test forms, in addition to validating and processing new hire I-9‘s.• Conduct new hire orientation and manage the associate training process by monitoring training completion to ensure on time achievement of required learning.• Identify seasonal training opportunities to create and build bench for secondary departments.• Evaluate training effectiveness while coaching associates to do their jobs effectively by providing excellent customer service, developing strong product knowledge, and providing the right solution to each customer.• Coordinate receipt and distribution of service awards and tracking of all associates recognition programs.• Act as a liaison to the Store Manager and District HR Manager for suitable solutions to accommodate associate needs.• Coordinate and manage quarterly associate performance reviews while ensuring a timely delivery.• Ensure hourly performance codes and wage changes are entered accurately and by the deadline.• Maintain documentation of current Affirmative Action Program, Accommodation Interactive Process, and other compliance related programs.• Execute record retention, new hire processes, ordering of training materials, associate programs, and all processes for government compliance.• Kronos: Payroll, Reporting and Timecard Adjustments. Show less

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  Valence Surface Technologies

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  Human Resources Generalist

  • Work Closely with Senior Management• Benefits Administration• Employee Relations• Payroll Administration: ADP and Paychex• Record Keeping/HRIS• Workers Compensation • FMLA• Horizontal and Vertical Coaching• Training• Performance Management• On Boarding• Policy Implementation and Creation• Recruitment• Employment Law Compliance• Safety/OSHA Compliance and Administration• Customer Service• Workforce Planning and Succession Planning

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  Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

  Human Resources Consultant

  Strategic partner that aligns health system objectives with employees and management in designated entities and departments. Provide extra help as deemed by the Senior Human Resources Manager. • Accountable to support a work environment that fosters positive employee relations • Responsible for performing projects and filling in for HR Managers• Provide guidance on and input on entity and/or department restructures, workforce planning and succession planning• Provide performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention• Coordinate new hires, promotions and transfers• Partner with compliance department as needed/required• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance• Maintain confidentiality in all human resource activities Show less

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  Hamilton Relay

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2022

  Human Resources Generalist II
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  Mass General Brigham

  Sept 2022 - now

  Human Resources Business Partner