Experience

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  Nash finch company (merged with spartan stores, 2012)

  Mar 2003 - Dec 2018

  Talent development consultant

  Managed various Talent Management initiatives such as talent reviews, career/succession planning and performance management. Provide strategic talent consulting to business leaders and ensure effective delivery of services to business partners.• Project Lead for implementation of SuccessFactors Performance Module, Goal Module, Succession and Career Development Module.• Facilitated annual talent review meetings. Gained insight on current and future talent needs to build and execute development plans to address workforce priorities.• Administered development assessments and feedback tools, to include 360-degree feedback and identification of high potential talent.• Managed and maintained talent management systems and databases. Prepare reports and documentation, develop metrics and tracking mechanisms to build accountability, measure and analyze results/trends, and optimize the impact and effectiveness of the talent management programs.• Collaborated with Training & Development team in creation of leadership development programs that drive improvement in leadership skills, development, engagement and retention.• Managed business relationship with external consultants and vendors to coordinate leadership development programs and administer company engagement survey.• Led Performance Management process: primary resource for cross-functional business partners and HR Managers on process.• Developed and maintained competency models, providing comprehensive development tools for each competency.• Delivered training, coaching and feedback sessions regarding the talent review and performance processes. Identified training and communications needs and developed tools to support training and on-going development of processes.• Created and administered onboarding program that ensured successful integration and transition into position and company. Show less

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  Spartannash

  Jan 2019 - now

  Sr. talent development consultant

  Manage company-wide talent processes including talent management, succession planning, calibration sessions, performance management, development planning, career planning, and engagement surveys.• Work closely with Talent Leaders to provide input into the broader talent strategy, annual planning and resourcing to develop, deliver and drive talent initiatives.• Partner with business leaders, executives, HR leadership, HRBPs to define and integrate talent and performance solutions to engage and develop employees that cultivate a high performing culture.• Facilitate talent review sessions, identification, development and management of successors and high potential talent for functional areas.• Create and implement project plans, training, resource tools, and communications (communication plan, internal updates, posts, etc.) for deployment of talent initiatives.• Analyze, prepare, and present presentations and reports which allow leaders to make decisions on their talent plans• Develop and administer performance management initiatives; Partner with leaders and HRBPs on initiating strategic annual goals and objectives to cascade down their organization.• Lead continuous improvement of talent lifecycle by gathering feedback, analyzing data, and recommending enhancements to processes based on customer needs and business objectives.• Project lead for implementation of Workday performance and talent modules • Advise associates on talent and performance management, development, employee satisfaction and engagement.• Collaborate with talent team on company engagement survey (Peakon and other vendors). Show less