Michael Bishop
About Michael Bishop
Michael Bishop is the Territory Human Resources Business Partner at Kohl's Department Stores, with extensive experience in talent acquisition and management.
Title and Current Role
Michael Bishop is the Territory Human Resources Business Partner at Kohl's Department Stores. He has held this position since 2017, overseeing the East Coast down through Mid Atlantic regions. In this role, he manages HR operations, strategic planning, and employee relations across multiple territories.
Past Roles at Kohl's Department Stores
Prior to his current role, Michael Bishop served in various capacities at Kohl's Department Stores. From 2013 to 2017, he was the Territory Manager of Talent Acquisition, covering the East Coast and Mid South, including Texas and Missouri. Before that, he worked as the Regional Talent Manager from 2006 to 2013, managing the Greater Philadelphia area, Central and Southern New Jersey, Lehigh Valley, and Harrisburg. He started his career at Kohl's as a Store Executive, a role he held from 1999 to 2006.
Experience at JC Penney
Before joining Kohl's, Michael Bishop worked at JC Penney as a Department Merchandise Manager from 1993 to 1998. He was responsible for merchandise management in the Greater Philadelphia Area, overseeing inventory, sales strategies, and customer service improvements.
Educational Background
Michael Bishop graduated from Washington College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He attended Washington College from 1988 to 1993.
Key Contributions
Michael Bishop played a significant role in the implementation of the Talent Suite in Workday, representing the field population. He also supported the transition from Peoplesoft to a new Human Capital Management (HCM) system. Additionally, he collaborated with Talent Development to create development materials and programs aimed at high-potential exempt employees.