Walters Gregory

Versatile HR Generalist with a robust foundation in employee lifecycle management, HRIS data integrity, and regulatory compliance across diverse organizational structures. Expert in executing full-cycle HR operations including federal I-9 auditing, unemployment claim adjudication, and multi-state payroll administration utilizing QuickBooks and advanced Excel-driven analytics. Proven track record in optimizing workforce planning and labor costs through data-driven insights and statistical modeling in R-studio to support business continuity.

Adept at navigating complex employee relations and fostering high-engagement cultures through the development of standardized SOPs and comprehensive policy frameworks. Committed to maintaining 100% audit readiness and driving process maturity through technical HRIS administration and cross-functional stakeholder advisory.

Operations & Supply Chain Coordinator (HR Operations Focus) at Joe & The Juice (2025-07 – Present)

• Orchestrated daily workforce operations across 3+ high-volume retail locations, engineering inventory workflows that synchronized staffing levels with labor demand to ensure 99% order fulfillment accuracy.

• Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders including Store Managers and District Leadership to validate resource allocation and monitor workforce readiness, ensuring operational continuity across the region.

• Systematized the tracking of operational discrepancies using advanced Excel-based logging, generating weekly performance telemetry to identify process gaps and inform leadership on human capital requirements.

• Mitigated operational risks by escalating material shortages and staffing bottlenecks to senior management, utilizing proactive contingency planning to reduce service disruptions and stockout incidents by 20%.

• Architected standardized inventory flow documentation and logistics performance reporting templates, improving data consistency across locations and reducing administrative reporting overhead by 25%.

• Managed complex vendor relationships with 10+ suppliers, negotiating delivery schedules and auditing invoice accuracy to maintain precise accounts payable records and ensure 100% payment compliance.

• Facilitated the technical onboarding and training of 4+ new store team members on inventory management protocols, POS systems, and compliance standards, accelerating time-to-productivity by 30%.

• Executed monthly inventory audits and shrinkage trend analysis, implementing loss prevention measures that reduced waste by 18% through rigorous documentation and staff accountability protocols.

• Analyzed labor cost data and scheduling efficiency in collaboration with District Management, providing data-driven insights that optimized staff-to-customer ratios and reduced overtime expenses by 12%.

• Enforced strict adherence to OSHA and NYC Department of Health regulations through regular facility inspections, documentation maintenance, and the coordination of mandatory staff safety training.

Bachelor of Arts in International Trade – University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (2021-08 – 2025-05)