Janell Hardy
Lebanon
Summary
Dynamic human resources professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance. Recognized for fostering collaboration and consistently delivering results through adaptability and reliability. Expertise in conflict resolution and strategic planning enhancing the ability to drive organizational success and cultivate a positive workplace culture. Committed to leveraging HR best practices to support business objectives and promote employee satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Wood Personnel Services
06.2025 - Current
- Assist candidates with onboarding documentation, review resumes to assess candidate qualifications, conduct their interview to determine candidate eligibility, then present suitable job openings to qualified candidates, administer drug screenings and facilitate new hire orientation then enter and maintain accurate candidate and employee data in various computer systems.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand skill requirements, certifications, shift needs, and urgency,
- Proactively source, screen, and engage passive skilled trades candidates and build/maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill skilled trades roles.
- Ensure compliance with all Local, State, Federal laws and statutes including labor laws and other governmental regulations, which are directly applicable to the company.
Talent/Hiring Manager
Athleta The Mall at Green Hills
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed the full cycle of recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, screening, selection of candidates, offer letters, I-9 paperwork, onboarding, training, and health and safety compliance.
- Utilized advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
- Increase the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Managed a high-performing team by fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Improved company branding efforts by developing compelling content for career websites and social media channels that highlighted organizational culture and values.
Operations/Hiring Manager
Forever 21 Opry Mills Mall
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of operational inefficiencies.
- Facilitated cross-functional teamwork to drive continuous improvement initiatives across our organization.
- Reviewed new hire paperwork to confirm completion of forms and presence of supporting documentation.
- Organized and conducted orientation sessions, job skills training, and employee development initiatives.
- Provided guidance on performance management processes, such as goal setting, evaluations, and improvement plans.
Training Store Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained undergraduate college students for our 2023 summer internship/management trainee program.
- Coached and mentored new employees in sales techniques, helping them develop a successful career path.
- Created detailed reports on the progress of each sales team member, providing feedback to maximize their potential.
- Exercised organizational leadership practices and communicated business vision to achieve sales goals.
- Build relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Human Resources
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Management
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY05-2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Powerpoint, ATS, and HRIS
- Keeps operations efficient, productive and on-track to consistently meet and exceed expectations
- Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals along with a proven record of generating and building relationships
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
GAP, INC.
- Black@GAP Event Lead, October 2024- June 2025
NSC Business Association Job Fair, October 2022
● Recruited talent to join the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company, Tennessee State University Career Fair, March 2023
Certification
- Tourism Marketing & Promotion - Alison, March 2026
- CPD-accredited training program designed to teach professionals how to create effective tourism campaigns, identify target audiences, and understand customer purchasing habits.
- Getting Talent Back to work Certification - SHRM Foundation, March 2025
-Multifaceted program designed for HR professionals to attract, hire, and retain people with criminal records.
- Spotlight Recognition October, 2022
-Recognized by Sherwin-Williams Vice President of Sales for my contribution and leadership in the Nashville districts employee resource groups.
- Spotlight Recognition February, 2023
-Recognized in Sherwin-Williams Nashville District’s first employee newsletter edition and employee resource group spotlight.
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Wood Personnel Services
06.2025 - Current
Talent/Hiring Manager
Athleta The Mall at Green Hills
11.2023 - 06.2025
Operations/Hiring Manager
Forever 21 Opry Mills Mall
11.2023 - 07.2024
Training Store Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
06.2023 - 08.2023
Masters in Business Administration - Human Resources
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Management
Lindsey Wilson College