Vandy Jones

About Vandy Jones

Dynamic and results-driven Senior HR Program Manager with over 10 years of experience in leading cross-functional HR initiatives, optimizing HR processes, and enhancing the employee experience. Proven track record in program management, employee onboarding, HR operations, compliance, and team leadership. Demonstrates a collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement, fostering high-performance cultures, and ensuring organizational success.At Asurion, my journey as a Senior Human Resources Program Manager has been marked by owning the HR acquisition process for multiple purchases and ultimately creating the acquisition playbook for the company. My deep knowledge of technical processes equipped me to simultaneously lead the transition our teams to a new employee application tracking system and implement a new CRM for our recruiting teams. These initiatives have enhanced the recruitment process and employee experience, reflecting my expertise in strategic influence and process optimization. Our team has driven growth and operational efficiency by aligning HR strategies with business goals, a testament to my collaborative nature and dedication to fostering a high-achieving work environment. With a PHR certification and a firm grasp on sales management and P&L oversight, I am committed to continuous improvement and excellence in the HR domain.

Experience

1. Senior Human Resources Program Manager

   Asurion

   May 2020 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Developed and executed acquisition strategies, including a comprehensive acquisition playbook that ensured smooth transitions for acquired employees, aligning with HR best practices.• Job architecture reviews, salary benchmarking, and pay equity evaluations.• Oversaw and optimized the recruitment process, implementing a new applicant tracking system and CRM to improve the candidate experience and streamline operations.• Created efficiencies and drove process improvements across 17 workstreams to improve the employee experience and drive efficiency.• Led HR projects from inception to completion, consistently achieving continuous improvements in employee processes, onboarding, and recruitment.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, particularly around compliance, employee engagement, and onboarding systems.• Worked closely with leadership to ensure HR compliance with legal and regulatory standards, maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures.• Provided leadership with compensation reporting and analysis for cost projections, merit planning, and equity program modeling.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Bachelor's degree

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Master's degree

Skills

• Visual Merchandising
• Big Box
• Time Management
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Customer Experience
• Hiring
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Shrinkage
• Leadership
• Store Management
• Retail
• Associate Development
• Merchandising
• Onboarding
• Loss Prevention
• Sales
• Profit
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Planograms
• Labor Relations
• Driving Results
• Income Statement
• Talent Acquisition
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Store Operations
• People Development
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Training
• New Store Openings
• Labor Management
• District Management
• P