Joshua A Foster IV
Raleigh
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at Advance Auto Parts, excelling in talent acquisition and process optimization. Proficient in Workday and HRIS systems, I achieved a 30% increase in qualified applicants while enhancing onboarding efficiency. Known for my collaborative approach and strategic sourcing, I drive impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Recruiting Specialist
Advance Auto Part Headquarters
Raleigh
01.2025 - Current
- Directed recruiting initiatives across 155 stores in 13 districts, optimizing talent acquisition efficiency.
- Utilized Workday to streamline onboarding and hiring processes from job postings to candidate dispositioning.
- Managed comprehensive recruiting processes from requisition intake through background checks.
- Achieved an average of 20 hires weekly with time-to-fill maintained under 30 days.
- Provided assistance in HRIS system troubleshooting and configuration updates for seamless feature releases.
Regional Human Resources Specialist
Circle K Corporate
Charleston
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Directed HR operations for 180 store locations, overseeing investigations, payroll processing, and recruitment procedures.
- Optimized sourcing strategies, increasing qualified applicant rates by 30% and reducing time-to-fill by 15%.
- Developed targeted candidate sourcing strategies to enhance applicant quality and process efficiency.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to create customized HRIS reports for improved data-driven decision-making.
Senior Recruiter
SASR Workforce Staffing Company
Raleigh
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Directed full-cycle recruitment initiatives by leveraging social media and job boards to source high-caliber candidates.
- Managed progress reporting and scheduling for 200+ applicants weekly, ensuring seamless interview coordination.
- Implemented productivity and recruitment process improvements that increased employee retention by 60%.
- Integrated agile methodologies into recruitment processes, optimizing ticket resolutions within JIRA-based systems.
Customer Service Assistant Store Manager
Walmart INC
Raleigh
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Boosted customer satisfaction by standardizing service delivery, training staff, and promptly addressing feedback.
- Elevated store performance by 20% through multi-unit operational strategies and improved interdepartmental communication.
Asset Protection Assistant Store Manager
Walmart INC
Raleigh
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Analyzed tracking system data to recover over $32,000 in overcharges.
- Maintained comprehensive records of theft and loss incidents, informing risk mitigation strategies.
HR Onboarding Specialist
SASR Workforce Staffing Company
Raleigh
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw new employee hiring and onboarding procedures, developing guidelines, designing standard interviews and participating in selection and training of new hires.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Enloe Magnet High School
Raleigh, NC01.2010
Skills
- Workday and ADP
- HRIS and ERP systems
- CRM and database management
- Configuration and integrations
- Custom reporting and analytics
- Process optimization strategies
- Agile methodologies and JIRA
- Ticketing systems management
- Candidate sourcing and onboarding
- Interview coordination techniques
- DayForce and Phenom
Certification
- Interview and Interrogation Techniques, Wicklander-Zulawsk & Associates, 01/21
- National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, Raleigh, NC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Recruiting Specialist
Advance Auto Part Headquarters
01.2025 - Current
Regional Human Resources Specialist
Circle K Corporate
09.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Recruiter
SASR Workforce Staffing Company
01.2022 - 05.2022
HR Onboarding Specialist
SASR Workforce Staffing Company
07.2021 - 01.2022
Customer Service Assistant Store Manager
Walmart INC
01.2018 - 05.2022
Asset Protection Assistant Store Manager
Walmart INC
01.2018 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Enloe Magnet High School
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