Melissa Peddicord

Senior Human Resources professional with 19 years of experience in the automotive retail industry supporting high-volume, fast-paced environments. Expertise in team member relations, full-cycle recruiting, compliance, and workforce engagement. Proven ability to partner with leadership, manage complex personnel matters, and implement HR initiatives that improve retention and organizational performance. The organization grew from 450 team members to over 2000 during my tenure.

Senior Human Resources Associate - U.S. Top 50 Automotive Retailer

(2007-01 - 2026-02)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for high-volume roles, supporting staffing needs in a fast-paced automotive environment
• Led onboarding processes to improve new hire integration and early retention
• Conducted team member relation investigations and managed disciplinary actions and terminations in compliance with employment laws
• Generated and analyzed weekly turnover reports to identify trends and support retention strategies
• Partnered with leadership to enhance team member engagement and workplace culture
• Coordinated and facilitated meetings related to performance management and team member relations
• Advised managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Acted as a key HR partner to management, providing guidance on workforce planning, team member relations, and organizational effectiveness

Associate Degree - Criminal Justice