McKenzie Trahan

About McKenzie Trahan

I’m an Employee Relations and people-risk professional who partners with teams across…

Experience

1. Lead Employee Relations Paralegal (Hq)

   Target

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Provides strategic guidance to HR and ER partners while assessing company exposure on a wide variety of employment-related issues; recommend solutions as appropriate by analyzing pros and cons, alternative strategies, past and best practices, etc- Develops and maintains a keen understanding of HR and business objectives and strategies- Provides direction to outside counsel in conducting legal work, and develop strategies for delivering favorable results in the most cost-effective manner possible; ensure that the services provided in connection with litigation represent Target’s brand, mission, and philosophy- Collaborates with applicable attorney team to understand enterprise-wide ER initiatives and priorities and deliver paralegal support, including but not limited to: participation in investigations, data collection and analysis, drafting, tracking, collecting and maintaining legal documentation, and consulting with HR and business partners as appropriate- Represents ER on key enterprise and pyramid initiatives by independently leading project management efforts, setting and managing timelines, escalating issues and communicating progress with key partners and leaders- Establishes and maintains key cross-functional relationships across Legal Affairs teams, Human Resources and business leaders to resolve issues, drive collaboration and coordination on cases, and to socialize and take partners on ER initiatives.*Client support expertise in- Talent Center of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Talent Assessment), Contractor and Consultant Management, Winter Street Photography Studio, Target Printing Services, Belonging Team.

Education

• William Paterson University of New Jersey

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2012 — 2014

• University of Central Florida

  Master of Science - MS

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• Micros
• Microsoft Office
• Hiring
• Front Office
• Management
• Team Building
• Facebook
• Hospitality
• Cash Handling Experience
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Phone Etiquette
• Human Resources
• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Recruiting
• Microsoft Word
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Cashiering
• Public Speaking
• Outlook
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Social Networking