Jimmy Russell

Senior Human Resources Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Strategic and results-driven Human Resources Leader with a proven track record in driving organizational development, employee engagement, and HR transformation. Expertise in multi-unit operations, talent strategy, and executive leadership support across manufacturing, hospitality, and retail. Adept at leading high-performing teams, optimizing HR processes, and implementing initiatives that enhance workforce productivity and retention. Passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Experience

  • Senior Human Resources Manager at Target
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Amazon (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Human Resources Manager
      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 · 5 mos

    • HR Business Partner II
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos

    • HR Business Partner
      Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 · 10 mos

  • Human Resources Coordinator at JACK Entertainment
    Dec 2017 - Jul 2018 · 8 mos

    • Communicates, coordinates and administers HR employment and training processes. • Answers incoming calls and responds to general HR questions. • Prepares new hire paperwork and creates personnel files and ensures accuracy and compliance. • Schedules gaming license appointments and acts as a liaison to stay in compliance with the OLC. • Processes background and drug screens. • Supports Human Resources department with anything they may need.

  • Assistant Store Manager at Tillys
    Nov 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Division of Responsibilities including hiring, training and developing and operations. • Travels as a training manager and assists with staffing and retraining stores. • High success rate in training promoted employees. • Implemented training strategy for loyalty program and took survey results from the lowest to the highest in the region. • Partner with Regional Director to create schedule, track payroll, order supplies, complete Loss Prevention Audits and ensure compliance with employee files. • Recruit, hire, on boards and trains new employees and maintains a high retention rate.

  • Human Resources Intern at Hallrich Inc
    Sep 2016 - May 2017 · 9 mos

    • Verified employment, pre-screened and set employees up for interviews, updated and maintained employee records. • Completed demographics project designed to give each District Manager realistic demographics in their district to help assist them with their hiring needs. • Partnered with Director of Human Resources to create a Crisis Management Plan. • Partnered with Benefits Coordinator on maintaining ERISA compliance. Assisted in writing and implementing policies and procedures.