Bernadette Capelle

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About Bernadette Capelle

Strategic human resources professional with unique senior-level retail management experience and deep understanding of HR functions, including performance management, strategic hiring, and professional development. Business-minded leader with keen knowledge of organizational processes, team management, and operational excellence. Dynamic people person who has not only recruited and hired hundreds of staff but also ensures successful onboarding from day 1 for each and every employee. Respected manager who takes pride in engaging with teams to provide development opportunities and create experiences that make them enjoy coming into work every day. Nominated for leadership award 5x. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Administer in-depth reviews, goal-setting sessions, and leadership development plans. Train leadership on the giving and receiving of effective feedback. Utilize Dayforce-Ceridian HR platform for scheduling, documentation, and reviews. Champion merit increases when appropriate. RECRUITING & INTERVIEWING: Use ATS (Workday, iCIMS) along with online job boards to acquire top talent. Perform initial screens and in-person interviews for all staff levels. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING: Strive to promote from within the organization and optimize internal growth opportunities for motivated staff. Design tools and conduct training workshops on a wide variety of topics, including new hire orientations, customer service, process improvement, product knowledge, and business leadership. LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION: Align and inform large teams and diverse groups, from new hires to seasoned executives and direct reports to outside business partners. Gained reputation for being a fair and collaborative leader with ability to break down complex information into manageable bites.