Charlene Dodson

About Charlene Dodson

HR LEADERSHIP THAT OPTIMIZES TALENT FOR PROFITABLE GROWTH I am a collaborative HR executive with demonstrated expertise across leadership development, strategic planning, and change management in Fortune 500 settings, including Tractor Supply, Apple, Target, and Dollar Tree. Strong background in general management, cost reductions, risk mitigation, performance coaching, and regulatory compliance.Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about engaging with diverse stakeholders at all levels to enhance performance, maximize capability and ensure HR/business alignment. I’ve developed strategic roadmaps with large-scale training platforms that have consistently achieved business objectives, while facilitating diversity and inclusion.As a cross-functional collaborator, I partner with senior leadership in creating and administering talent development programs, standardizing processes and skillfully leveraging HR functions for maximum organizational effectiveness. Other specialties include: Diversity and Inclusion | Process Standardization | Strategic Impact | Talent Development | Authentic | Honest | High Integrity | Empathetic | Difference Maker | Clear Communicator | Problem Solver | Multisite Operations | Operational Excellence | Recruitment | Retention | Continuous Improvement | Solution Modeling | Data Analytics | Organizational Restructuring | Strategic Alliances | Coaching | Mentoring | Executive Reporting | Process Design | Risk Mitigation | Team Building | Retail Operations | Merger Integration | KPI Dashboards | Talent Development | Diversity | Inclusion

Experience

1. Vice President Corporate Human Resources

   Dollar Tree Stores

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chesapeake, VA, US

   Lead the HR strategy for a corporate workforce of 2,500+ associates, ensuring alignment between talent initiatives and long-term business objectives- Oversee high-performing HR teams across talent acquisition, employee relations, total rewards, HR operations, and organizational development for a large enterprise environment- Champion a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement through data-driven workforce programs and leadership development initiatives- Partner with senior executives to design and implement workforce planning, succession strategies, and performance-management frameworks that support organizational scalability- Optimize HR systems and processes, leveraging analytics and technology to enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and the overall employee experience for 2,500+ corporate associates

Education

• New York University

  Publishing, Magazine and Book Publishing

  2002 — 2002

• Old Dominion University

  BA, English and Business Managment

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Logistics Management
• Onboarding
• Warehousing
• Adp Payforce
• Operations Management
• Team Leadership
• Time Management
• Forecasting
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Lawson Hris
• Supply Chain Management
• Leadership
• P&L
• Change Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Logistics
• Budgets
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Interviews
• Supply Chain
• Leadership Development
• Customer Service
• Distribution Center Operations
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Inventory Management