Kimberly C. Freeman, MBA
Raleigh, NC 27617
336-***-**** Mobile
Email: *********@***.***
PROFILE
> Creative, assertive and polished Human Resources professional with
comprehensive human resources management experience.
> Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to meet
deadlines and act with appropriate sense of urgency.
> Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong
presentation skills.
> Ability to handle sensitive and confidential personnel matters
effectively.
> Ability to relate to employees at all levels throughout organization.
> Results-oriented, team player, customer-focused aptitude.
EXPERIENCE
RBC Bank, Raleigh, NC (August 2009 - Present)
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services Group
. Provide support to 5,700 managers and employees by ensuring an
understanding of the question/concern; applying knowledge of appropriate
policies, protocols, federal/state laws and regulations; and responding
with accuracy and consistency.
. Maintain a thorough knowledge of all current HR policies/procedures and
ASG protocols and apply each consistently.
. Maintain a solid understanding of current HR-related programs,
initiatives, and projects (annual salary review, Performance Management
process, learning programs, etc.)
. Provide coaching to people managers and employees on new/changed
policies.
. Identify and handle requests for corrective actions, dismissal,
severances, and restructuring; legal issues; harassment/discrimination
complaints; and other complex HR situations.
. Provide upward feedback on emerging HR call trends; identify potential
issues and process improvements to the Business Leaders on a quarterly
basis or more frequent, if necessary.
FleetPride, Raleigh NC (October 2007 - July 2009) (position eliminated)
Human Resources Manager
. Managed all facets of a decentralized human resources department for 2500
employees in 39 states: recruitment, training, performance management,
succession planning, talent management, employee relations, and ensure
compliance with all employment laws.
. Served as an integral part of the Acquisition team to integrate acquired
company benefit plans and policies into existing FleetPride plans and
policies
. Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions,
interpreting and administering policy and helping resolve work-related
problems.
. Managed the daily functions of the HR administrative staff, including
training, providing direction, performance reviews and disciplinary
actions.
. Conducted corporate investigations on EEOC charges and other complaints
of harassment or discrimination.
. HR subject matter expert on the HRIS implementation team
. Supervised 1 Human Resources Generalist, 2 Human Resources Assistants
and1 Human Resources Clerk.
Lowe's Import Center Stokesdale, NC (April 2004 - June 2007) (Relocated)
Human Resources Supervisor
. Responsible for approximately 200 Salaried and Hourly employees.
Supervise all facets of human resources management: recruitment,
training, performance management, employee relations, benefits
administration, compensation, FMLA and Workers Compensation
administration and ensure compliance with all employment laws. Union
avoidance training.
. Supervised HR/Payroll Clerk.
Accordant Health Services, Inc, Greensboro, NC (July 2001 - April 2004)
(Promotional opportunity)
Human Resources Coordinator
. Worked with managers and employees to provide HR partnership including
employee relations, recruitment and implementation of HR best
practices to support a growing business unit.
. Served as an extension of Corporate HR to tailor and implement
corporate priorities and programs for this business unit.
. Sourced and screened exempt and non exempt candidates and developed
recruitment strategies for this business unit.
. Provided counsel on HR polices such as FMLA, ADA, worker's
compensation, short and long-term disability.
. Maintained employee files and HRIS information.
. Processed benefit enrollments and changes.
. Assembled new hire offer letters and orientation packets.
. Conducted new hire orientation.
. Processed payroll using ADP software.
. Processed termination paperwork and conducted exit interviews.
EDUCATION
MBA-HR concentration, Ashford University, May 2010
North Carolina Real State Broker License, May 2007
Professional in Human Resources Certification May 2003
BS- Business Administration, NC Wesleyan College, May 1995
AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Raleigh Wake Human Resources Management Association (RWHRMA)