Denise Sheets

Experience

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  ColorSpan

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Sales Associate

   Expanded company sales by 250% and was top sales producer for 11 consecutive months. Aggressively solicited new customers through telephone contact and attendance at industry trade shows. Used the internet extensively to build new customer base. Managed existing accounts to build and maintain relationships with customers. Processed customer orders, coordinated product shipping, developed marketing materials, and trained new sales representatives as needed.

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  Pro Staff

  Jan 2001 - May 2004

  Staffing Manager

   Maintain and build client relationships through regular contact and excellent customer service Screening potential candidates, interviewing and hiring, explanation of benefits Regular sales calls, both phone and in person, to build client database and generate revenue. Identify qualified candidates, fill open job orders, manage currently working employees, retention activities Recruiting potential candidates using multiple methods such as online databases, placing ads in local newspapers and attending job fairs. Supervision of over 80 offsite employees  Attended unemployment hearings both in person and on the phone First point of contact for all workers comp claims and EEO issues Show less

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  ShopHQ

  Jun 2005 - Nov 2006

  Human Resources Coordinator

   Responsible for all recruiting for inbound call center (200+ employees both exempt and non-exempt)  Generalist duties, including maintaining all employee paperwork both hard copy and electronic per SOX guidelines as well as researching complex employee relation issues related to payroll, attendance, FMLA and benefits Extensive knowledge about company benefits, first point of contact for employee benefits as well as processing of benefits upon eligibility Handled the majority of the payroll functions for the call center (up to submittal for processing) Employee retention activities- quarterly meetings, performance reviews, employee appreciation receptions, birthday cards, employee of the month, etc. First point of contact for all employee relations issues, including workers comp claims, harassment complaints and EEO issues- did initial discovery interviews and coordinated follow up with managers. Show less

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  Sysco Asian Foods

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2010

  Recruiter

  Recruiter with a broader scope including recruiting, compliance and regulation implementation. Manages entire recruiting process from initial decision to hire through onboarding Conducts associate training in a variety of areas. Some of those areas include safety compliance, interviewing and selecting for managers and supervisors to annual Open Enrollment and Ethics training.  Supports the Director of HR on various projects, including research on wellness initiatives, compensation and benefits, salary reviews and helped to co-author the Associate Handbook Meets regularly with managers and supervisors to determine department and staffing needs and provide ongoing support in all areas of employee management and relations, including job descriptions, new hire training, annual reviews, disciplinary procedures and terminations Associate of the Year 2008 Show less

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  Presbyterian Homes & Services

  Feb 2010 - now

  Responsible for building, launching, and the daily operations of a Central Recruiting team consisting of 5 recruiters. This team supports 34 PHS communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin and manages the initial recruiting and screening process for open high volume positions (Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practice Nurse, Server/Dietary Aide, and Cook). It is my pleasure to serve alongside these stellar recruiters and support their efforts through relationship building in the community at various colleges, training programs, community organizations, and other programs that support youth and adults looking for a career opportunity. Show less  HR Manager for 500 employee Long Term Care and Assisted Living facility responsible for full spectrum of Human Resource support– strong Generalist experience HR Business Partner with all levels of management with a focus on employee development and employee relations. Develop strong relationships with managers in order to support them with HR related issues. Provide advice and direction on employee relations issues to ensure the consistent application of policies in compliance with legal requirements and business practice Manages risk by being a key point of contact for all employee relations from hire to termination, also involved in and direct Harassment, EEOC and Department of Labor investigations.  Served on multiple project teams including Employee Handbook, Silverchair implementation (computerized training), API upgrade (time and attendance tracking), Ultipro conversion, Safety Committee Provides training to other site Human Resources as well as managers and supervisors at multiple sites in the areas of employee relations, software use, managing and reviewing employee performance Extensive policy writing experience- Revamped processes, developed organizational controls and standard operating procedures Coordinates and oversees payroll for our site (a partner with our Corporate payroll department) Member of the Leadership team involved in annual strategic planning and budget setting and implementation- key player Show less

  • Special Projects

    Feb 2021 - now

  • Director of Recruitment & Workforce Strategy

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Corporate HR Director

    Jul 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Sourcing and Recruiting Director

    Jan 2014 - Jul 2017

  • Human Resources Manager

    May 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Human Resources Rep/Office Manager

    Feb 2010 - May 2011