John Lawrence Resume

JOHN S. [email protected] | 625 Celeste Ln. Burleson,TX 76028 | (479) 426.4429

_____________________________________________________________________________________Human Resource Management

Accomplished HR professional in three different business units with Walmart Logistics (Grocery, Transportation and Regional), including operational experience, while seeking continued career advancement within Walmart in the Human Resource Profession.

Human Resource Professional driven by successful pilots through strategic planning. Implements qualitative and quantitative measures to insure compliance with policy and procedure

as well as employment law. Works as a strategic partner with managers while meeting the business strategy of each area

through collaboration. Translates Associate Engagement Survey results into tangible action plans through feedback from

both associates and management.

ExperienceWalmart, Cleburne, TX 2014 – PresentHuman Resource Manager – Distribution Center 6064

Execute Labor relations training for salaried managers through monthly leadership development. Investigating labor issues timely and notifying appropriate levels of leadership as needed.

Administer Redbook investigations timely and thoroughly while using appropriate protocol to obtain resolution.

Promotes and maintains compliance through weekly and monthly audits to ensure consistent accountability.

Models, guides and teaches HR function for 750 hourly associates and 65 managers; to include hiring and employment processes.

Pilot and facilitate EEO, LHRS, OPTL and other types of training for building and entire division.

Administrate, oversee and conduct annual Open Enrollment meetings to ensure associates are aware of all benefits available to them and their families as well as to obtain 100% building participation.

Analyzes processes and practices to maintain HRCR compliance as well as assist other buildings over the past 5 years.

Communicates the importance and value of Associate engagement by seeking and listening to associate concerns and recommendations by holding leadership accountable for established action plans.

Manage Multiple Locations

Walmart, Bentonville, AR 2007-Present Human Resource Manager – Distribution Center 6094




Models, guides and teaches HR function for 650 hourly associates and 65 managers; to include hiring and employment processes.

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Pilot and facilitate EEO, LHRS, OPTL and other types of training for building and entire

division. Administrate, oversee and conduct annual Open Enrollment meetings to ensure associates are

aware of all benefits available to them and their families as well as to obtain 100% building participation.

Analyzes processes and practices to maintain HRCR compliance as well as assist other buildings over the past 5 years.

Communicates the importance and value of Associate engagement by seeking and listening to associate concerns and recommendations by holding leadership accountable for established action plans.

Achievements Build and maintain compliance for a 30 year building with regard to HR policies and procedures. Selected by Senior Leadership to train various HR Manager’s for Best Practices. Strategically planned and created the Quarterly HR “One Team” Summit which allows HR

Managers from Distribution Centers, Walmart stores, Sam’s club and Home Office to collaborate on issues affecting each business unit.

Coordinate on boarding at Greystone for Q&A with newly promoted executives.

Walmart, St James, MO 2004 – 2007 Human Resource Manager – Transportation Office 6869




Models, guides and teaches HR function for 45 shop, 25 office and 200 driver associates and 10 managers. To include hiring and employment processes.

Oversee driver hiring process and increase staffing by 30% while maintaining compliance with all DOT regulations.

Achievements Was chosen by senior leadership to support four Transportation offices and help bring into

compliance as well as train six new HR Manager’s.

Walmart, Cleburne, TX 2003 – 2004 Personnel Coordinator / Manager - Grocery D.C. 6064

Manage and execute overall HR responsibilities for 650 hourly associates and 65 managers to include hiring process, open enrollment and orientation.



_____________________________________________________________________________________Walmart, Cleburne, TX 2001 – 2003 Operations Manager D.C. 6064

Direct and oversee shipping / receiving as well as maintain daily performance numbers while ensuring overall safety of associate and company assets.

Maintain cold chain compliance. Managed over 100 associates and managers and dealt with Regulatory agencies with regards to

fuel spills and compliance. BranRich, Inc., Grand Prarie,Tx. 1999-2001General Manager

Oversee day to day operations. Direct 20 to 40 drivers. Manage P&L, receivables and payables. Responsible for all sales both inside and out.

Achievements: Took sales up 40% in first year and an additional 25% the next year. Was able to take a nine year old company to next level according to DOT. Unannounced audit by DOT netted no fines or assessments and a superior rating.

Professional DevelopmentWalmart Training

Walton Institute SLS Focus on Leadership I & II IAML Certified Nature of Strategic Thinking

Member of Society of Human Resource Management


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John Lawrence Resume