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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selected Honors And Awards
Community Service
Career Success
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Shavone Jordan

South Bend

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources professional with a strong track record in global HR strategy and organizational development. Adept at coaching leaders, implementing engagement initiatives, and leveraging workforce data to drive strategic HR decisions that support business objectives and enhance employee satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Southern Newhampshire University
Remote
03.2023 - Current
  • Instructed and trained students in finance, leadership development, management, and critical thinking, fostering critical skills for academic and professional success.
  • Developed curriculum and training plans that effectively educated over 300 students, enhancing their understanding and application of key concepts.
  • Developed/delivered lectures in accordance with course objectives; prepared course syllabus and aligned learning objectives with course materials; and engaged students via Blackboard discussions, individual emails, and group.
  • Evaluated and graded student coursework and assignments according to school policy, delivering constructive feedback to support student learning and improvement.
  • Facilitated engaging academic experiences in various subjects, promoting student understanding and success.

Global Human Resource Business Partner

Press Ganey INC
South Bend
06.2021 - Current
  • Proven experience in consulting with top executives and their business units' management in the strategic planning process and development of human resources strategies that support Press Ganey business needs.
  • Partner with senior leaders to align global HR strategies with business objectives across operational teams.
  • Delivered global human resources consultation and support to designated functional areas and business units, aligning HR strategies with operational needs.
  • Partnered with managers in fast-paced environment, leveraging expertise in talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations to provide effective HR support.
  • Provided strategic HR guidance across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring consistency in policy application and organizational practices.
  • Advised leaders on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning in a global context.
  • Implemented engagement initiatives that improve employee satisfaction and retention across regions.
  • Analyze workforce data and trends to inform global HR strategies and decision-making.
  • Supported organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment across locations and business units.
  • Facilitated onboarding process for associates and managers, enhancing new hire integration and retention.
  • Coach leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams in diverse environments.

Executive Leader of Human Resources / District HR Team Leader

TARGET
Mishawaka
02.2017 - 06.2021
  • Recruited to oversee all HR functions as well as be the partner for all 14 Human Resource Leaders in the District.
  • Led HR strategy across a multi-site district, supporting leaders and employees in high-volume retail operations.
  • Developed and implemented HR strategy for recruitment, interviewing, training and development, benefits administration, and appraisals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Reduced turnover from 45% to 20% by implementing targeted retention and engagement initiatives.
  • Directed onboarding and training programs for 300+ new hires, improving readiness and reducing early attrition.
  • Effectively managed employee relations initiatives spanning performance management, coaching, accountability, and more.
  • Advised leaders on employee relations, talent development, and performance improvement strategies, enhancing leadership effectiveness across the district.
  • Delivered leadership development programs to enhance management capability and internal promotions.
  • Partnered with district leadership to align HR practices with operational and business goals.
  • Enhanced team performance through targeted coaching, accountability frameworks, and structured development planning.

Store Manager of Employee Engagement (HR)

WAL-MART
Lafayette
11.2013 - 02.2017
  • Oversaw human resources operations to align with business goals following promotion.
  • Partnered with store leadership to improve employee engagement and workplace culture.
  • Managed full-cycle HR functions, enhancing employee relations, streamlining recruiting, and ensuring compliance.
  • Coordinated hiring initiatives to effectively address staffing needs in fast-paced retail environment.
  • Implemented training programs to strengthen leadership capability and team effectiveness.
  • Led investigations and resolved complex employee issues with consistent policy application.

Assistant Manager of HR

WAL-MART
Lafayette
07.2008 - 11.2013
  • Coordinated HR operations by managing recruitment, onboarding processes, and resolving employee relations issues.
  • Contributed to compliance efforts by ensuring accurate documentation and effective HR program implementation.
  • Cultivated skills in workforce support and HR systems to enhance team capabilities.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Northcentral University
San Diego, California
01-2023

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01-2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

American Public University
Charles Town, West Virginia
01-2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brown Mackie College
Mishawaka, Indiana
01-2010

Skills

  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Talent Acquisition & Management
  • Organizational Development
  • HR Policies & Procedures
  • Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Retention
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Workforce Planning & Development
  • Curriculum Development
  • Change Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Financial Analysis
  • Employee Benefits Management
  • Recruiting & Onboarding
  • HRIS Systems
  • MS Office Suite
  • Slack
  • Skype
  • Google Drive
  • Visual Communication
  • Digital Engagement
  • Data Analysis
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership
  • Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • Leadership Development & Coaching
  • Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies
  • Performance Management
  • Stakeholder Influence & Executive Communication
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Selected Honors And Awards

  • Member | Sigma Gamma Rho Incorporated
  • Member | Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Member | Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society

Community Service

Active Community Volunteer | Multiple Non-profit & Community Organizations, Log an average of 120+ hours of volunteer service annually for organizations including the Humane Society, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, the Potawatomi Zoo, local food banks, and other groups.

Career Success

  • Southern Newhampshire University, Remote, 03/23, Present, Adjunct Professor, Provide high-quality academic experiences and support students as they work toward their educational goals., Instruct and train students in various courses ranging from finance and leadership development to management and critical thinking., Develop curriculum and training plans used to educate more than 300 students., Develop/deliver lectures in accordance with course objectives; prepare course syllabus and align learning objectives with course materials; and engage students via Blackboard discussions, individual emails, and group., Evaluate and grade student coursework, assignments, and papers in accordance with school policy; provide effective feedback to students.
  • Press Ganey INC, South Bend, IN, 06/21, Present, Global Human Resource Business Partner, Provides global human resources consultation and support to designated functional areas and/or business units of Press Ganey., Proven HR partner in a fast-paced environment and will demonstrate knowledge of various human resource functions, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations., Proven experience in consulting with top executives and their business units' management in the strategic planning process and development of human resources strategies that support Press Ganey business needs., Assists with the onboarding process of associates and managers., Partner with senior leaders to align global HR strategies with business objectives across operational teams., Provide strategic HR guidance across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring consistency in policy application and organizational practices., Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning in a global context., Implement engagement initiatives that improve employee satisfaction and retention across regions., Analyze workforce data and trends to inform global HR strategies and decision-making., Support organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment across locations and business units., Coach leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams in diverse environments.
  • TARGET, Mishawaka, IN, 02/17, Present, Executive Leader of Human Resources / District HR Team Leader, Recruited to oversee all HR functions as well as be the partner for all 14 Human Resource Leaders in the District., Develop, implement, communicate, evaluate, and continuously improve HR strategy spanning recruitment, interviewing, training and development, benefits administration, appraisals, and other key areas., Effectively managed employee relations initiatives spanning performance management, coaching, accountability, and more., Led HR strategy across a multi-site district, supporting leaders and employees in high-volume retail operations., Reduced turnover from 45% to 20% by implementing targeted retention and engagement initiatives., Directed onboarding and training programs for 300+ new hires, improving readiness and reducing early attrition., Advised leaders on employee relations, talent development, and performance improvement strategies., Delivered leadership development programs to enhance management capability and internal promotions., Partnered with district leadership to align HR practices with operational and business goals., Improved team performance through coaching, accountability frameworks, and development planning.
  • WAL-MART, Lafayette, IN, 11/13, 02/17, Store Manager of Employee Engagement (HR), Promoted to oversee the human resources operations within the organization and to ensure that they match with the business goals., Managed full-cycle HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, and compliance., Partnered with store leadership to improve employee engagement and workplace culture., Led investigations and resolved complex employee issues with consistent policy application., Implemented training programs to strengthen leadership capability and team effectiveness., Supported hiring initiatives to meet staffing needs in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • WAL-MART, Lafayette, IN, 07/08, 11/13, Assistant Manager of HR, Supported HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations., Assisted with compliance, documentation, and HR program implementation., Built foundational experience in workforce support and HR systems.

Technical Snapshot

  • HRIS Systems
  • MS Office Suite
  • Slack
  • Skype
  • Google Drive
  • Adobe Creative Tools
  • Social Media
  • Analytics
  • Paycom
  • Workday

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Southern Newhampshire University
03.2023 - Current

Global Human Resource Business Partner

Press Ganey INC
06.2021 - Current

Executive Leader of Human Resources / District HR Team Leader

TARGET
02.2017 - 06.2021

Store Manager of Employee Engagement (HR)

WAL-MART
11.2013 - 02.2017

Assistant Manager of HR

WAL-MART
07.2008 - 11.2013

Doctor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Northcentral University

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

American Public University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brown Mackie College
Shavone Jordan