KIMBERLY THOMPSON, PHR

*** ***** ***** *****, *********, CA. 95688

www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlythompson936

acrgwh@r.postjobfree.com

707-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Strategic Business Partner

HR Manager skilled at employee relations, workforce planning, HR development and risk management. Specialized in the consultation and enrichment of managers and associates through change management. Expert at tracking performance issues, analyzing data & recommending solutions to enhance morale, improve productivity, exceeding company goals & objectives.

Accomplishments

Grand Opened 20 Neighborhood Market Stores in the last 2 years

Highest Associate Engagement scores in the region two years running (2013/2014)

Won 100% EEOC and DFEH discrimination claims

Reduced attrition by 75% in specific job markets

Created successful internship programs to build pipeline of talent

Professional Experience

Employee Relations Maintain employee relations for multi-site locations. (To include 7 states) Uphold company code of conduct, investigating ethic policy violations and grievances that encompass hostile work environment, sexual harassment, discrimination, drug & alcohol usage, and taking appropriate actions accordingly. Sustained positive employee morale by fostering open door culture, training managers on immediate and appropriate protocol, conducting round table sessions, employee surveys, & implementing designated employee suggestions. Resulted in a 50% decrease in ethic complaints and employee grievances.

Learning & Development

Conduct needs assessment Utilize HRIS applications to track data, assess gaps, determine root causes, identify trends and patterns and forecast needs

Design training based on needs Implement new hire orientations, training curriculums and materials. Facilitate workshops using adult learning theories that include harassment awareness, diversity, performance management, risk assessment, safety prevention & interviewing/recruitment strategies.

Develop managers & employees- Educate employees to Policies, company procedures, and labor law regulations. Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance. Consult managers on performance evaluations, properly constructing disciplinary documents, developing successful action plans for substandard performance, exit strategies, workforce planning strategies, and conflict resolution techniques.

Measure Training Tie results to business objectives, aligning outcomes to core business values

Recruitment Utilize workforce planning to assess needs of business. Create intriguing employment advertisements with social media job boards in combination with attending job fairs and networking within the communities to find talent. Built multiple successful internship programs with colleges & ROP programs to ensure talent bench. Conduct interviews, assess and screen applications accordingly. Coordinated interviews with candidates and hiring managers, and extend job offers based on most qualified applicant.

Risk Management

Spear head Safety committees, conduct accident investigations, safety audits, and inspections. Carried out safety training in accordance to OSHA and company policy. Reduction in lost time days by 22%. Averaged 364 days No Lost Time.

Develop Safety Programs that prevent, recognize, and reward safe behaviors

Oversee WC/FMLA/STD claims process. Reduced numbered of lost days resulting in a $200,000 annual savings

Employment History

2014 to 2015 Region 61 Associate Relations Manager Wal-Mart, UT, ID, NV, CO, CA, WA, OR

2010 to 2014 Market HR Manager Wal-Mart, Sacramento to San Jose

2008 to 2009 Consultant & Volunteer Women s Empowerment, Sacramento, CA

2002 to 2008 District HR Manager Sears Appliance Repair, Citrus Heights, CA

2000 to 2002 Training Manager Providian Financial, Sacramento, CA.

Jan to Dec1999 Training Coordinator Schmalbach-Lubeca, Fairfield, CA

1986 to 1999 - Plant Facilitator Continental Plastics, Suisun, CA. GMP

Education

PHR Certification, SHRM/Human Resource Certification Institute

Bachelor s Degree, Workforce Education and Development, SIU (Dean s list)

AA Degree, Liberal Arts, Solano College, Suisun City, CA.

Professional Affiliations

Sacramento Area Human Resource Association

Women s Empowerment

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