
Rachel Johnston
Executive Team Leader Human Resources

Connect with Rachel Johnston to Send Message
Connect
Connect with Rachel Johnston to Send Message
ConnectTimeline
About me
I am a Child of God
Education

Washington Township High School
2002 - 2006High School Diploma General StudiesActivities and Societies: Concert Choir Chamber Choir Theater Dance National Honors Society Buddy Walk Relay for Life

Rowan University
2006 - 2010Bachelor of Science Human Resources ManagementActivities and Societies: Human Resources Management Club While at Rowan University, I obtained my Bachelor's in Human Resources Management. In this program, I was taught techniques for recruiting and hiring skilled and valuable team members as well as how to become an effective leader. My courses also introduced me to how to train new employees and handle employee concerns. During Jan 2009 - May 2009, I was given an internship with the Human Resources Department where I experienced first hand what it meant to be an HR Generalist. I gained… Show more While at Rowan University, I obtained my Bachelor's in Human Resources Management. In this program, I was taught techniques for recruiting and hiring skilled and valuable team members as well as how to become an effective leader. My courses also introduced me to how to train new employees and handle employee concerns. During Jan 2009 - May 2009, I was given an internship with the Human Resources Department where I experienced first hand what it meant to be an HR Generalist. I gained valuable experience on how to file and update immigration visas for students and faculty, conducted the Annual Service Award ceremony for entire university staff and supported the Open Enrollment process for qualified employees. In addition, I worked closely with my manager to help organized and file performance assessments from supervisors based on classification of employment status. Show less
Experience

Target
May 2009 - Jan 2012Executive Team Leader Human ResourcesFacilitate and implement programs in the areas of new employee orientation, training and developmentProactively evaluate staffing needs and develop and maintain an effective schedule for 200 employeesFoster an open door culture through weekly chat sessions, conducting an annual company wide survey for feedback and bi-weekly meetings with supervisorsAdheres to legal standards in areas of compliance, benefits, leave of absences and employee terminationsEstablish an effective partnership with store manager through a weekly status covering topics such as: staffing and retention, personal and team development, profitability, scheduling and complianceProvided employees information on benefits, compensation, life events and othersConduct monthly meetings with supervisors to help improve employee performanceConsistently updated human resource files to document actions and reports Show less

Staffmark
Jan 2012 - Sept 2012On-Site Manager/HR GeneralistImplemented and facilitated programs for new employee orientation and trainingDeveloped and implemented programs and reports to improve Employee Accountability and counsel employees Implemented preventive action to minimize turnover including weekly performance reviews of new hires and pre-employment assessment testsCreated an Employee Recognition ProgramManage daily timekeeping process to ensure payroll and invoice accuracy for over 100 employees and client.Host a quarterly business review for clientsTrained in PeopleSoft Fundamentals and Payroll, I-9 and worker's compensationDeveloped and executed effective recruiting strategies that provide applicant flow to successfully staff client Show less

DATWYLER PHARMA PACKAGING USA, INC
Sept 2012 - Aug 2013HR Generalist/RecruiterConduct recruitment for exempt, non-exempt, full-time union and temporary employeesCreate a recruitment strategy through the partnerships with various schools and universities; while forming a company brand within the United StatesUpdated orientation program and facilitate orientation for all new hiresRevise and maintain position Shift Claim process for Union employeesResearched, developed and delegated a Service Award program for over 300 employeesHandle applications to acquire employment VISAs Administer annual Employee Survey across various shiftsCreate a culture of Organizational Change and Development through avenues such as training programs Show less

A.C. Moore
Aug 2013 - Apr 2015Human Resources ManagerResponsible for employee relations for all Store Support Center (SSC) both corporate and distribution center team members.Prepare and conduct Exit Interviews for Office team members.Conduct investigations and respond to any SSC Hotline Calls.Train managers on Progressive Discipline process and assist with document creation and administration.Manage the recruitment process for Distribution Center (DC) associate positions. Conduct job fairs, place ads, interview and complete all pre-employment screenings. Manage the DC new hire orientation process.Manage relationship with DC temporary staffing agency.Manage time and attendance for all DC associates; ensure the accuracy of all occurrence records.Review and edit weekly DC associate time cards and submit to payroll; distribute weekly DC paychecks. Show less

Chelten House Products
Apr 2015 - Nov 2020Senior Manager, Human Resources• Act as a key partner in development of the company’s talent acquisition strategy.• Lead and develop HR staff in areas such as recruitment, communications, and employee relations • Develop, deliver, and coordinate training activities, from employee to executive, with regards to performance expectations and company compliance.• Partner with Executive Leadership in development of employee development, succession planning and retention programs.• Measure and analyze talent management trends and metrics and develop solutions for areas of opportunity• Develop, facilitate, and act as key business partner with team members on all human resources processes including workforce planning, annual reviews, compensation administration, organizational change and derived initiatives for the site• Collaborate, coach and counsel leadership team members and other business partners, make recommendations and develop programs to meet and exceed expectations in alignment with Company values and strategic business objectives• Lead positive employee relations including high levels of employee engagement, development, and recognition by establishing and maintaining processes for issue identification and resolution • Functioned as Project Manager and Trainer in the implementation of Application Tracking System (ATS), Newton.• Partner with the Vice President, Human Resources to implement cultural change and improve employee engagement through the creation and revision on the following: Performance Management Program, Total Rewards and Benefit Plans and Leadership Development and Onboarding Programs.• Developed and implemented a consistence and effective employee relations investigation process and disciplinary process. Show less

Checkpoint Systems
Jun 2021 - Sept 2021Senior Human Resources Manager
Payscale
Sept 2021 - nowSenior Customer Support Analyst
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Human Resources: Leadership and Strategic Impact
LinkedInDec 2018
Volunteer Experience
Helper/Standby Director
Issued by Children's Choir at Fellowship Bible Church on Feb 2015
Associated with Rachel Johnston
Recommendations

Grant wasserman
Supply Management Product Line Manager - John Deere ExcavatorsGreensboro, North Carolina, United States
Adam widdis
Used Equipment Fleet ManagerByron Center, Michigan, United States
Nithish dodda
Student at Deakin UniversityGeelong, Victoria, Australia
Shane jocelyn, cfa
Citi Global Wealth InvestmentsLondon, England, United Kingdom
Ali yusuf, pmp
Civil Engineer at Ministry of Works - Sanitary Engineering AffairsCapital Governorate, Bahrain
George papadakis
Aoc & moreGreece
Vikas sharma
Accounts ReceivableJaipur, Rajasthan, India
Pawan prakash tirkey
Director at Irshita Educational FoundationGumla, Jharkhand, India
Drishti chawla
Clinical Research Coordinator II at Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Thaer saad
Plant ManagerKano State, Nigeria
Rayssa colafranceschi
RedatoraNilópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Malaika burton
Owner at Reflexions Therapeutic MassagNewport News, Virginia, United States
Kedar godse
AdvocateBelgaum, Karnataka, India
Sarah riedel
Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineer at Lockheed MartinDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Luke anthony seeber
Director at Bermont DigitalCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Sarika jain
CSM, CSPO Certified Senior Project Manager (Technical Project Management)Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Lola besselink
Medical student at Maastricht UniversityNetherlands
Daniel amber
IT Support Professional ➙ Helpdesk to Network Expertise | Accelerating Business Operations Through R...Leesburg, Florida, United States
Juliana howard
VP/GM Product Merchandising & Sales | Retail Executive | International & Cultural Expertise | Purpos...Portland, Oregon, United States
Antoinette van zyl
Regional Business Development Manager Vaal & North West Region at CTU Training Solutions (Pty) LtdPotchefstroom, North-West, South Africa
...