Employee Relations Human Resource

Kimberly Thompson- Accomplished HR PRO

STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER

HR Professional with 15 plus years of successful recruitment, associate engagement, employee relations, training and development strategies. Skilled in the consultation and enrichment of associates through mentoring, meaningful action plans, and goal setting. Vibrant People Leader that enjoys collaborating with business partners building platforms that engage, educate, and motivate workers while analyzing data & recommending solutions that enhance morale, improve productivity, exceeding company goals.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Highest Associate Engagement scores in the region two years running

Reduced attrition by 75% in specific job markets

Created successful internship programs building pipeline of talent filling open positions timely

Decreased WC claims and Lost Days by $200,000

HR compliance guru winning regional compliance awards and all FEHA discrimination claims

HR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employee Relations – Completed over 500 investigations to resolution. Upheld 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 ethical 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 performance management, leadership development, change management, succession planning, risk assessment, and safety prevention.

Develop managers & employees- Educate employees to Policies, company procedures, and labor law regulations. Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance. Performance Management: 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.

HR Compliance, Risk & Safety Management –

Oversee accident investigations, safety audits, and inspections.

Develop Safety culture that prevents, recognizes, and rewards safe behaviors.

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

Initiate Employment Law Compliance best practices to include maintenance of Employee Files, I9’s, Wage & Hour, Meal Violations, unemployment claims, and a safe working environment free from harassment and discrimination.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2023 – to Present – Body & Balance

2016 – to 2023 – Independent Contractor - Zeel

2010 – 2015 – Employee Relations Manager –Wal-Mart

2002 – 2009 – Area HR Manager – Sears Appliance Repair

1989 – 2001 – Training Facilitator – Continental Plastics Production & Manufacturing ISO 9000

EDUCATION- BACHELORS IN WORKFORCE EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

HR MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION 2021 UC DAVIS

VOLUNTEER WORK

PAWS FOR HEALING

SOLANO COUNTY LITERACY PROGRAM

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

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