Tommy Arkins

Experience

1. Sr Human Resources Manager - West

   Tilray Brands, Inc.

   Oct 2023 — Present · Bend, OR, US

   Serve as the HR expert and provide guidance to management on various aspects of employment law (FMLA, ADA, harassment, disciplinary procedures, etc.) and internal company policies and procedures and serves as a subject matter expert on Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and California labor law. • Guide and counsel management in implementing HR strategies that are aligned with overall business objectives. • Understand how to translate culture into people solutions that resonate with employees and positively impact the business. • Provide guidance to managers on compensation functions such as job evaluations, bonus administration and annual salary adjustment process. • Oversee and direct people cycle processes, such as workforce planning, talent development, recruitment, skills assessments and engagement activities for the brewery and pub populations. • Analyze engagement survey results and create action plans at multiple levels. • Train leadership in and oversee employee management, payroll, and hiring processes. • Provide direction with regards to employee relations, policy interpretation and disciplinary procedures. • Implement big picture ideas and solutions while also executing tactical work (master data reviews and updates, budget reviews, routine communications, etc.). • Work with finance team to understand budgeting, forecasting, and position management to meet or exceed yearly budgeted targets. • Target and work to retain the right people with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives. • Manage and mentor a People Specialist.

Education

• Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago

  Bachelor of Business Administration

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Business Development
• Management
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Succession Planning
• Executive Search
• Craft Beer
• Human Resources
• Research
• Marketing
• Retail
• Recruiting
• Talent Pipelining
• Compensation & Benefits
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Networking
• Sourcing
• Hiring
• Leadership
• Market Research