Rob Peach

Experience

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  Movie Gallery

  Feb 2001 - Jul 2007

  District Manager

  *Monitor and analyze business trends across all stores within district; develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet with direct reports to discuss key performance indicators including sales, payroll, expense controls, etc.*Increased Profits by 20%; reduced turnover by 15%; reduced cost by 15% year over year. *Utilize field resources to help improve performance throughout the district such as training, LP, HR *Motivate team through a compelling vision and direction to encompass Movie Gallery’s brand values*Drive a service and selling culture in the district*Lead the recruitment, on-boarding, training and development efforts in the district*District Manager of the Quarter Twice Show less

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  Starbucks

  Jul 2007 - Mar 2013

  Store Manager

  *Maintained all associate paperwork with current information*Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained all associates; maintained a turnover rate below 20%*Exceeded monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets. Increasing profit by 20%+ each quarter.*Reduced costs month over month by 10%, labor as much as 25%, operating and overhead expenses by 15% year over year.*Partner with managers from other stores to coordinate activities and participate in community events in Bowling Green, KY and Nashville, TN Show less

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  Aramark

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2017

  General Manager

  Recruit and interview 50-100 applicants per semester; reducing turnover by 45%Create/conduct training plans for all employeesInput all new hires into Kronos; Ensure hours worked are correct each pay period as well as maintain employee information in KronosService as a link between management and employees by handling questions about policies, benefits and payroll issuesControlled expenses by monitoring daily sales, staffing and ordering

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  Manhattan Capital, LLC

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  HR Regional Director

  Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of the Starbucks division of the company. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientationIntroduced company’s first formal performance review program, creating a flexible and well-received tool that was later adopted company-wide.Wrote employee manual covering company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.Fostered a teamwork environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind branch’s employee-retention rate of 75% within an industry where high turnover is the norm.Maintain employee files and confidential filesProcess Payroll changes, job bids, and other hourly positions update/changes Show less

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  Nesco Resource

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Branch Manager

  Performed all HR functions, including recruiting, interviews, counseling & corrective actions, payroll, employee terminations, etc.Improved profitability through sales, forecasting and negotiation by 30%; decreased expenses by 20%Created marketing strategies to expand existing client base by 25% Speak with civic, social, and other local groups in the communityRecruit & hire candidates for several diverse positions and companies across KY & TN

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  Sam's Club

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Merchandise and Compliance Manager

  Ensure compliance with company policy as well as local, state and federal guidelinesDrive training throughout various departments within the club; make sure all training is completed by deadlines for all employeesManage inventory supply for $80MM ClubCreate budgets for assigned areas monthly Recruit & onboard candidates for openings throughout the ClubOversee the implementation of and participation in community outreach programs

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  B3 Electric, LLC

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Human Resources Manager

  Directed all human resources functions including recruitment, hiring, training, on-boarding and employee relationsProvided confidential conflict resolutions while working with various levels of management.Represented employer in unemployment hearings Negotiated specific benefit package with brokersManaged all aspects of HR office including Learning & Development Team Prepared all employee communications for the company

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  A & C Business Enterprises

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  Senior Human Resources Generalist

  Rebuilt the recruiting department including revamping job descriptions, create new job descriptions on new positions, source new candidates daily, and reduce the average open position time to two weeks.Helping develop business partners in the HR department as well as the field positions Prepares HR reports and key metrics ensuring they are accurate, timely and audit ready. Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, ex. time to hire and employee turnover rate Partner with management to conduct internal investigations into concerns/complaints, sexual harassment investigations, safety incidents, etc. and provide written documentation, and provide possible solutions.Advise management and employees on interpretation of policies, guidelines, and procedures.Coordinate annual benefits enrollment and maintain employee benefits changes throughout the plan year including short-term disability, health/life/dental insurance coverage and EAP changes.Monitors the performance evaluation program and follows up with training requests and the issuance of appropriate documentation.Support, organize and conduct training & development initiatives Show less

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  Contexture, Inc.

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2024

  People and Culture Specialist

  Implementation of UKG as new HRIS, improving data accuracy and HR process efficiency.Conducted regular training sessions for management on performance feedback, enhancing team productivity.Implement, manage, and host monthly employee events (virtually) to keep morale up. Point of contact for third-party IT company to handle all issues with the employees, as well as review invoices to control costs monthly.Developed and implemented a comprehensive HR strategy leading to a 20% increase in employee engagementCreate a monthly newsletter highlighting events, employees, and current DE&I social issues/information.Meet with senior leadership weekly to contribute to the development of managers and execution of key initiatives.Work with Unions in Northeast markets (MA & PA). Show less