Stephen Fisher

About Stephen Fisher

Dynamic HR Manager with a robust background in recruiting, developing HR strategies, and leading corporate planning, while effectively aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive performance and enhance employee engagement. Proven expertise in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and benefits administration, with a strong commitment to leveraging data-driven methods to optimize HR processes, improve efficiency, and support organizational growth.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Gbs Corp

   Jun 2024 — Present · North Canton, OH, US

   Developed and implemented corporate HR Recruitment TASP policy and procedures that enhanced compliance and efficiency, maximized candidate flow, and streamlined the onboarding process, resulting in a company-wide 50% reduction in time-to-hire and a 140% increase in candidate flow.Directed and administered all recruitment initiatives and activities for Printech Business unit and two manufacturing facilities, while also overseeing initiatives for Brandconnect, Corporate, and DLX business units and locations in varying capacity.Drove and implemented succession planning process for corporate as well as plant locations.Built and implemented GBS Corp internal apprenticeship program from inception to certification. Facilitated employee relations programs across plant, corporate, and executive levels through creation and implementation of employee focus group initiatives.Implemented training and development programs with a focus on leadership and skills enhancement, including the creation and execution of department-specific career progression frameworks within Brancconnect, DLX, Printech, and Corporate business units.Monitored HR metrics and analytics to identify trends and recommend data-driven strategies, leading to improvements in HR operational efficiency.Partnered with senior and executive management to align HR strategies with business objectives, thereby improving organizational performance and achieving key business goals.Spearheaded Employee Recognition Committee and Centralized Safety Committee, with additional participation as a member of GBS Strategic Planning Committee, AI Strategic Committee, and plant safety committees.Administered and led BWC claims and compliance activities through full life cycle.Experienced in high level strategic planning in complex areas such as BWC negotiations, legal compliance, policy, FMLA, and advanced employee relations issues.

Education

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Merchandising, Merchandising

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Editorial
• Social Media
• Entertainment
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Visual Merchandising
• Blogging
• Fashion
• Entrepreneurship
• Corporate Branding
• International Marketing
• Apparel
• Editing
• Sales
• Fashion Writing
• Recruiting
• Trend Analysis
• Corporate Communications
• Leadership
• Facebook
• Fashion Shows
• Management
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Publishing
• Styling
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Media Production
• Magazines
• Marketing