Results driven HR Professional that is consistently viewed as an effective leader and change agent; with the ability to build successful business relationships at all levels. I am passionate about providing strategic leadership with a focus on the People agenda.

SR. HR Director @ 2011 - Present Leading the HR function for New Business (direct report to the CPO of HR) I provide strategic leadership and focus on the People agenda at RAC. To include creating the vision and direction to help increase profitability while aligning the field operations and corporate needs with the coworkers. Responsible for all aspects of HR including strategic planning, succession planning, talent management/development, recruiting strategies, compensation and employee relations. 2002-2011 Responsible for the development, direction and coordination of Rent-A-Center field human resources activities for 400 + stores in 13 states. This is achieved through a partnership with multiple Districts and Regions within a Division. Support includes, succession planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, training and compensation/benefits. From July 2002 to Present (13 years 5 months) Plano, TXSr. HR Manager @ Reported to Corporate Human Resources, responsible for supervising staff supporting corporate-wide EEO/Affirmative Action and legal compliance, staffing, and employee relations. Accountable for coordinating with Plant Human Resources Managers at multiple sites to ensure effectiveness in staff development programs, establishing uniform plant hiring/recruiting practices to improve quality and retention of line employees achieving plant turnover reduction in excess of 30%, facilitating supervisors/employees’ annual EEO training, implementing union-avoidance programs, interpreting policies/procedures to ensure adherence to state/federal legislation to eliminate potential liabilities, and guiding supervisors relative to employee counseling sessions. From February 1998 to July 2002 (4 years 6 months)

Bachelor's Degree, HR @ Texas A&M University-Commerce From 1994 to 1997 HR @ Collin County Community College From 1993 to 1994 Grant Rice is skilled in: Employee Relations, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Succession Planning, College Recruiting, Taleo, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Union Avoidance, Training, Leadership, Team Building, Coaching, Interviews, Management, Temporary Placement, Employment Law, Leadership Development, Employer Branding, FMLA, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Hiring, Labor Relations, Internet Recruiting, Employee Training, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Retail, Profit, Technical Recruiting, Organizational..., Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets