Kimberly Gilmartin
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Sr. HR Leader with proven strategic experience in supporting clients and organizations in various industries. Exposure to working in fast-paced fluid business environments. Adept at creatively solving problems, resolving conflict, developing and improving business relations, and thinking “outside the box” to deliver superior performance.
Talent & Performance Management Diversity Organizational Design Staffing Global Human Resources Management Change Management Employee & Labor Relations Executive Development & Coaching Business Development Succession Planning
Professional Experience
Level 1 Human Resources Manager
Atlas Copco – Rock Hill, SC
July 2022 - Present
Number of Direct Reports: 4 Number of Employees Supported: 376 at 1 location
Industry: Manufacturing Reports to: General Manager
•Atlas Copco has over 5,000 employees in over 100 locations and greater than $2 billion in sales in the United States alone.
•Responsible for all HR activities for 3 different entities, supporting 3 different Divisional President’s.
•Implemented HR Policies and people management processes and ensure compliance with all applicable federal and local employment laws.
•Provide strategic direction and guidance to managers in the areas of talent management including but not limited to workforce planning, compensation, recruitment, retention, employee engagement, competence and development, employee relations and performance management, etc.
•Maintain monthly and quarterly HR reports including but not limited to Headcount Evolution, Key Performance Indicators, People Management, Productivity and others as assigned or as relevant to the organization.
•Implemented effective talent acquisition strategies (including D&I goals) to improve cost efficiency and ensure timely recruitment of quality resources.
Senior Human Resources
Ascend Performance Materials – Decatur, AL
November 2019 to July 2022 (Relocated to SC)
Number of Direct Reports: 4 Number of Employees Supported: 400 at 1 location
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing Reported to: Senior Human Resources Director
•Develop and leverage talent management strategies that are aligned with business strategy and operating targets.
•Partner and coach leaders to develop their people and effective teams in a progressive, non-union, performance driven culture.
•Drive continuous improvement and excellence in HR service delivery, efficiency and reputation at the site.
•Provide organizational design, change management, performance management, and HR solutions to enable business priorities and people strategies.
•Analyze business requirements, trends and key metrics and partner with the broader HR organization to develop and implement solutions, programs and policies.
•Member of Site and HR Leadership Teams to provide leadership for all talent management processes including attraction, retention, recruitment, learning and development, succession and talent/workforce planning, performance management, and career and leadership development.
•Earned Executive Leadership Certification through Texas A&M, November 2021
People Operations Manager
Bonitz - Concord, NC
July 2019 to October 2019 (Contract Position)
Number of Direct Reports: 3 Number of Employees Supported: 600 at 18 locations Industry: Commercial Flooring Reported to: SVP of Strategy
•Audited organization to identify gaps and make recommendations to Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team.
•Reported directly to the SVP of Strategy.
•Provided leadership oversight for the HR function including strategic recommendations as related to the implementation of human resources policies, programs, services, compliance, employee development and succession planning, benefits and compensation, and employee relations.
Senior HR Launch Manager/HR Manager
JLL/ELS - Amazon – United States/Canada
August 2017 to July 2019 (Resigned due to excessive travel – 85%)
Number of Direct Reports: 7 Number of Employees Supported: 8,500 at 28 locations Travel: 85% (US and Canada) Reported to: HR Director, Executive Vice President
Provided consultation and support to Maintenance Managers and Assistant Maintenance Managers on employee relation issues, recruiting activities and employment laws.
Trusted partner to the leadership teams and their associates to help support and guide facilities in strategic planning, employee relations, regulatory compliance, policy development, and talent acquisition.
Acted as the liaison between Amazon and JLL/ELS in terms of employment arrangements and strategic planning.
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of policies and programs covering several Human Resources functions: recruiting, retention strategies, training and organizational development.
Conduct all internal investigations for JLL/ELS associates.
Human Resource Business Partner
CompuCom Systems, Inc - Charlotte, NC
August 2015 to August 2017 (Acquisition)
Industry: Technology Number of Employees Supported: 550 at 3 locations
Reported to: Sr. HR Director Travel: 45% (US Only)
Trusted advisor and business partner to the leadership teams and their associates for Sales, Marketing, IT and Project Management to help support and guide business units in strategic planning, employee relations and talent acquisition.
Provided HR support in the following areas: global compensation, organizational design, HR analytics and metrics, talent succession planning, talent exchange, performance management, talent acquisition, employee engagement and morale, and leadership development.
Assisted with the facilitation and administration of our Workforce planning objective, performance review process, succession planning, career development and talent review/retention.
Human Resource Manager
DNP Imagingcomm America - Concord, NC
January 2015 to August 2015 (Contract Position)
Direct Reports: 2 Number of Employees Supported: 550
Industry: Manufacturing Reported to: HR Director
•Primary HR contact for employee relations issues for both the NC and PA locations.
•Participate in grievance procedures.
•Lead the annual benefits renewal process and assisted employees with benefits administration as needed.
•Managed wage analysis and overall compensation strategy.
•Conducted Exit interviews and analyzed turnover trends. Created a retention strategy.
Human Resource Manager
Valspar - Charlotte, NC
November 2012 to January 2015 (Acquisition)
Area of Focus: Succession Planning Number of Employees Supported: 600 at 5 locations Industry: Manufacturing/ Chemical Reported to: Regional HR Manager, Dir. of Operations
Partnered with managers to resolve complex human resources problems, questions and concerns.
Implemented employee engagement strategies and tactics.
Managed annual performance management and salary review processes.
Developed and delivered on-site training.
Handled multiple employee relations investigations such as EEOC Claims and Sexual Harassment claims.
Ensured day-to-day HR operations were working in partnership with relevant HR team members and COEs. Aligned HR activities with GI business strategic goals. Ensured timely rollout of regional HR programs within the business.
HR Consultant/Manager
Manpower Consulting - North Carolina
August 2002 to December 2012
Area of Focus: Corporate Strategy, Talent/Development, Human Capital Strategy, Retention, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations
Provided guidance to Leadership and proposed Human Capital Strategies (succession planning, retention, workforce development) - Implemented employee engagement strategies.
Handled highly confidential employee investigations – advised on next steps
Delivered training on various topics (Conflict Resolution, Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts, Handling Tough Conversations, etc.)
Partnered with managers and Talent Management team to develop and implement training and development programs.
Ensured compliance with company programs and policies.
Education / Certifications
Master of Human Resource Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
August 2010
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Pfeiffer University
May 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Pfeiffer University
May 2002
DDI FACILITATOR CERTIFICATION
Development Dimensions International
March 2022
References available upon request