vicki peterson

SSC HR Manager, RLCs 6/11-9/13 Established role of HR, instituted all HR processes for initial startup of Repair & Liquidation Centers (McDonough GA, Plainfield IN, Phoenix AZ). Also responsible for associate relations, compensation, talent management, associate development and performance management. 3 direct reports.

HR Management of associates and processes/procedures for a $700 million+ Distribution Center Operation with 148 associates (hourly/salaried). Supported transition of this operation from a 3PL operated DC to a Home Depot operated facility. Responsible for initiation/execution of all HR initiatives.

* Provided Human Resources leadership for 65 boutique operations and Store Support Center. * Included: * Developing, administering, and interpreting Company policies for all stores and Store Support Center. * Ensuring company-wide compliance with Federal and State regulations. * Counseling Management and Store Associates regardig corrective action issues. * Investigated and responded to EEO, Discrimination, and Unemployment issues. * Selected and negotiated benefits for entire company. * Managed Benefits, Payroll and Mailroom functions.

* Assisted in the administration of Company policies and procedures. * Responsibilities included: * Recruiting, selecting and pre-screening of Store Support Center Staff candidates * Systems administrator for Ceridian Payroll System * Implementing HR module of the Ceridian Payroll System

* Implemented Compensation practices and Policies for Emory University Hospital and Crawford Long Hospital (supported approximately 4,000 employees). * Responbilities included: * Consulting with Department Directors, Managers, Employment Specialists regarding Compensation and Employment concerns. * Preparing and analyzing compensation surveys and results. * Developing, planning and implementing annual increase process for all hosptial employees.

Served as Store Human Resources Manager for the Cascade Home Depot store (2/2002 to 8/2004) and the Buckhead Home Depot store (8/2004 to 10/2007) Responsible for administering and executing all HR-related programs, policies and procedures both hourly and salaried Associates. Business partner with Management in resolving Associate Relations issues involving Associates and the company.

* Recruited, screened, interviewed and referred qualified applicants to hiring officials for University and Hospital positions. * Responsibilities included: * Monitoring Affirmative Action Goals and educating hiring officials on appropriare hiring practices * Providing salary information to hiring officials to assist with determining start rates, promotional rates or merit increases. * Consulted with departments experiencing reductions in force. Assisted in the placement of affected employees throughout the University system.

Responsible for the creation, refinement, evaluation and execution of all Supply Chain Talent Acquisition processes for Field/Store Support Center salaried and hourly positions. Includes: Optimizing Talent Acquisition processes across the enterprise to attract and retain the highest quality talent. Establishing Talent Acquisition processes to accomodate the business' needs. Serving as Project Lead for any cross-functional teams. Other responsibilities for the Hourly and Salaried Talent Acquitistion process for Supply Chain include but are not limited to: Managing relationships between Supply Chain Talent Acquisition team (Recruiters) and SSC/Field Hiring Managers, partnering with Employment Marketing team to assist with establishing appropriate branding for Supply Chain, partering with Learning team regarding training/learning that is affected due to changes in Talent Acquisition process, supporting field with hiring events, career fairs, etc.