KIMBERLY BROWN
Little Rock, AR • adu1ks@r.postjobfree.com
DILIGENT HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER
HR Director • Human Resource Generalist • Human Resource Manager • Enterprise HR Consultant
Employee Relations • Training & Development • Succession Planning • Performance Management
Accelerated Resolutions • Developed Practices • Interviewed Talent • Optimized Efficiency
Identified Corporate Needs • Created Solutions • Coached Leaders • Aligned Objectives
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mondelēz International; Chicago, IL June 2022 - Dec 2022
People Experience Advisor Contractor
●Oversaw performance reviews, staff development, and other coaching initiatives.
●Investigated employee safety complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights issues.
●Championed operational changes to align the company with HR strategies.
●Conducted surveys with current and leaving employees while maintaining compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
●Reduced legal risks and ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining in-depth knowledge of day-to-day legal requirements.
●Headed data collection, identified organizational needs, and developed solutions.
●Approved ADA requests while continuously improving end-to-end operational HR services.
Goodwill Industries; Little Rock, AR Aug 2021 - March 2022
Human Resources Generalist
●Partnered with and guided region leaders on employee relations and benefits.
●Investigated employee relations issues, recommended corrective actions, and compiled proper documentation from leadership and managers to support taken actions.
●Prepared and maintained unemployment documentation by responding to and attending all tribunal appeal hearings.
●Facilitated employee onboarding and offboarding.
●Coached leaders, managers, and employees on all employee relations functions.
●Conducted background and reference checks as well as verified previous employment.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort; Hot Springs, AR Jan 2020 - July 2021
Human Resource Business Partner
●Coordinated employee hiring and exit interviews.
●Researched employee relations issues.
●Proctored orientation and training classes to communicate policies and procedures to new hires.
●Distributed training and promotional opportunity resources in collaboration with senior management to optimize efficiency and improve HR business processes.
Walmart; Benton, AR July 2019 - Jan 2020
Human Resource Manager, People Lead
●Led investigations to implement employee relations issue resolutions.
●Evaluated and monitored training programs to align with business unit and executive needs.
●Recruited, interviewed, hired, and onboarded new company staff.
●Coordinated employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
Cardinal Health Inc.; Little Rock, AR Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Senior Representative
●Resolved issues through careful research and customer follow-ups.
●Trained newly hired employees on company policies and procedures.
●Leveraged a consultative sales approach to understand and fulfill customer needs.
Humana Government Business; Louisville, KY Oct 2016 - July 2017
Tricare Beneficiary Service Representative
●Coordinated a high volume of inbound calls pertaining to delinquent account reconciliation.
●Verified and documented insurance benefits and eligibility.
Xerox Corporation; Norwalk, CT June 2015 - April 2016
Tier 1 Technical Support Agent
●Guided end-users through basic troubleshooting by translating technical information for non-technical individuals.
●Increased sales by educating prospects on product and service benefits.
U-Haul International Inc.; Phoenix, AZ June 2011 - July 2013
Customer Support Specialist
●Completed 15 daily new orders with 98% accuracy and consistently high customer satisfaction.
●Surpassed revenue targets by successfully promoting company products during routine inbound calls and outbound sales follow-ups.
●Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints.
Ascent Home Loans; Brownsville, TX March 2007 - June 2010
HR, Branch Manager
●Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained 8 employees.
●Implemented a mentorship program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
●Guided compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act, and Community Reinvestment Act.
Nationwide Lending Group; Hollywood, FL March 2005 - Jan 2007
HR Branch Manager
●Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals while heading all onboarding and recruitment workflows.
Prior Experiences: First National Bank, Branch Manager
EDUCATION
Trident University International, Cypress, CA 2016
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
TECHNOLOGIES
Workday, ADP, Ultipro, ServiceNow, Power BI, Salesforce, Excel, PeopleSoft, Paylocity