Rina Sartain, PHR

Experience

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  Hy-Vee, Inc.

  Oct 1999 - Oct 2010

  Human Resources Manager

  Began tenure in this organization as a Sign Maker, ultimately achieving success with a demonstrated track record of increasing responsibilities and challenges. Attained HR Manager assignment in 2006 for this large regional grocery store in the Kansas City market. ► Worked with store management teams to identify hiring and training needs and developed action plans to increase candidate quality, hiring, and onboarding processes, resulting in stellar retention and performance results. ► Served as subject matter expert for hiring, disciplinary, labor, and legal issues; guided managers in developing and instituting action plans to identify and improve the performance of under-performing team members. ► Developed the first-ever call-off log to track employee attendance and provide the foundation for fair and legal disciplinary procedures governing no-shows and call-offs. ► Served as company representative for community engagement, networking, and partnership forums including the Chamber of Commerce, Community of Character, and Partners in Education; volunteered time, increased company profile within the community, and improved reputation and branding for the organization. Show less

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  Spectrum

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

  Human Resource Consultant

  Undertook a special one-off project to consult HR strategy during company restructure and change management. Informed leaders concerning task analysis, organizational redesign, and streamlined processes to achieve the desired future state. ► Solicited staff input, conducted opinion surveys, and held focus groups, building a consensus of issues and concerns to facilitate continuity during downsizing.► Gained data-driven insights through task analysis and convened with management to accurately portray employee reaction/resistance to change of perks and benefits policies. Show less

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  Austen-Dooley Company

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Human Resources Manager

  Provided leadership, strategy, and coordination of HR systems and processes for this provider of residential housing, and clinical and direct support for medically fragile, developmentally delayed adults in the Kansas City area. Supervisory authority over a team of 180 support and nursing professionals. Implement change to streamline HR functionality across the organization. ► Bolstered staff morale, won buy-in, and raised retention through the implementation of training and development tools.► Directed communications strategy, consolidating processes to bring line managers and support staff into closer rapport. Increased unity, teamwork, and effectiveness by bonding individuals through lunch-and-learns, events, and interactivities.► Advocated successfully for exemplary service values and realized an increased sense of pride and commitment regarding performances, reducing turnover in a particularly susceptible industry.► Owned HR program management not limited to FMLA, benefits, compensation, employment reviews, recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding. Show less

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  Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2015

  Human Resources Generalist, Retail Division

  Travelling HR Generalist and direct point of contact for 500 team members including store and district management. Delivered functional support for 16 locations in the region, particularly with employee relations: change management, discipline, morale, inter-activities, performance management, policy compliance, and workforce optimization through corrective action. ► Manage all HR aspects of terminations, from remedial processes through legal representation in conjunction with the legal department, during disputes. Consult with employees to review deficiencies, set clear expectations, and provide the necessary tools and resources to rectify performances.►Named HR Generalist/Administrator of the Year; including votes from the strong majority of managers under direct support. Achieved above expectations, demonstrated strategic vision, implemented attendance policy, effectively guided/molded policy, delegated authority, and increased resource management efforts for all stores. Show less

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  Cargo Largo

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  Senior Human Resources Generalist

  Provided solid HR council in matters of litigation, unemployment, HIPAA, FMLA, and Workers Compensation to ensure best practices for this unique organization. Buoyed an increasingly positive culture with successful recruiting while continuing to support employee engagement through recognition and support.

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  JCI Industries

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

  Human Resources Specialist

  Supporting all HR initiatives as this company rapidly expands its reach into 5+ states and embraces improved processes to enable this growth. Prioritizing the training, development, and support of all employees with frequent and interactive workshops.► Aiding our leaders as we advance our LEAN principles. Identifying inefficiencies, creating process models, and developing action plans to track the price of nonconformance.► Crafting a new Performance Management process that includes revised Winning Behaviors, Individual Development Plans, 9-box assessments, and 360° feedback. ► Creation of applicant tracking and recruitment spreadsheets, meeting matrix, and training templates to anticipate and communicate changes and identify priorities. Show less

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  Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2021

  Human Resources Business Partner

  Began position as an HR Generalist ll. Promoted to Business Partner to develop HR strategies that achieve goals.► Key contributor within the organization, providing direction and training to employees and managers regarding HRIS systems, HR Processes, employee development, performance planning, performance evaluation, employee relations, and culture initiatives. ► Workforce/Succession planning to meet current and future talent pool needs in an ever-changing job climate.

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  Favorite Healthcare Staffing

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  Human Resources Generalist
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  Retail Success Co

  Jul 2022 - now

  Human Resources Coordinator

  Retail Success (RS), founded in 2005, is a payments technology company based in Overland Park,KS. We develop unique software solutions to help businesses run more efficiently. With featureslike inventory management, eCommerce, sales tax calculation, social selling, SMS, and socialmedia RS allows companies to streamline processes and focus on growth.RS provides innovative payment products utilizing the latest technologies to align businesses withtoday's modern consumer while adhering to the highest PCI standards and data encryption. Theseproducts allow individuals and merchants across the US and Canada to accept credit and debitcards in-store, online, anywhere. Show less