Marissa Giles

Director, HR Operations & Talent Acquisition at American Freight

Marissa Giles has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Marissa started their career in 2005 as a Recruiter at SNI Companies, where they utilized various recruitment methods to identify potential candidates and conducted thorough screening and interviews. Marissa then became a Site Manager, responsible for managing the procurement and coordination of temporary employees for a client. In 2010, they transitioned to the role of Human Resource and Recruiting Services Manager at the same company, overseeing recruitment, placement, and onboarding of new hires, as well as addressing employee relations issues.

In 2011, Marissa joined Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. as a Human Resource Business Manager. In this role, they provided HR support to approximately 5000 associates and worked closely with specialized HR departments to meet the specific needs of the business. Marissa monitored HR metrics and implemented process improvements to ensure quality and timely services.

Marissa's most recent position was as the Director of HR Operations & Talent Acquisition at American Freight Furniture and Mattress, starting in 2016. Marissa evaluated existing HR systems and processes, identified improvement opportunities, and directed a team responsible for supporting HR systems and processes.

Overall, Marissa Giles has extensive experience in HR operations, talent acquisition, recruitment, and employee relations.

Marissa Giles attended Western Illinois University from 2000 to 2004. Marissa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English during their time at the university.

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