Elizabeth Colbert, MA

Experience

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  Target

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2013

  ▪ Managed all human resources functions for $30 million dollar store providing support to 100+ employees▪ Created and led performance management training for 15 human resources executives▪ Improved retention by nearly 20% by focusing on recognition, training, and communication programs▪ Built strong relationships with employees at all levels within the organization ▪ Led overnight logistics operations for $80 million dollar store managing 80 employees and 4 supervisors▪ Created weekly schedule to ensure seamless execution of trailer unload and general merchandise stocking▪ Prioritized and executed daily workload focusing on business need and employee aptitude▪ Promoted a strong culture of safety resulting in 225 days without a safety incident ▪ Assisted in executing daily operations of $80 million dollar store ▪ Coached, mentored and recognized employees▪ Resolved store issues with a sense of urgency, taking partners when necessary▪ Promoted a strong culture of safety

  • Human Resources Manager

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Replenishment Manager

    Aug 2009 - Oct 2010

  • Executive Intern

    Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
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  Cargill

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

  Administrative Services Manager

  ▪ Managed 30 administrative professionals and led operations of office space for 130+ legal professionals▪ Nurtured a culture of development resulting in the promotion of 5 administrative professionals▪ Created and implemented annual strategy, goals and training connected to business objectives▪ Built and executed a project plan to analyze administrative job duties which resulted in realignment

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  Pohlad Companies

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

  ▪ Conducted full cycle recruiting for Carousel Motor Group, managing 60 active requisitions for 12 locations▪ Implemented effective hiring processes and practices with an emphasis on interview fundamentals▪ Ascertained and activated sourcing methods to identify talent pools▪ Developed and managed relationships with external partners to build talent pipeline

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  The Kinetic Group

  Feb 2017 - now

  ▪ Provide strategic, multi-site human resources leadership to 1,300 employees at Federal Ammunition and HEVI-Shot▪ Fulfill continuous operational staffing needs based upon business demand ▪ Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve policies, practices, and processes▪ Foster a culture that builds and promotes a positive, highly engaged workforce with an emphasis on opencommunication, innovation, and recognition of achievement and success ▪ Handled and resolved employee questions and concerns as the designated resource for 900+ employees▪ Executed key HR processes, including cyclical human resources programs and projects▪ Collaborated with talent acquisition team on staffing initiatives▪ Managed and coordinated involuntary employee departures including reduction in force activities

  • Director, Human Resources

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    Feb 2017 - Oct 2019