Kimberly Barton Email & Phone Number

Wisconsin, United States

Charlotte, Nc And Midland, Mi

SENIOR MANAGER, ASSOCIATE RELATIONS, CHARLOTTE, NC (2018-PRESENT)MARKET HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER, MIDLAND, MI (2014-2018)Transferred from Michigan to Charlotte, NC in 2018 into new startup division to help lead new open-door centralization process rollout; provided staff training, onboarding, and other services. Current senior HR leadership responsibilities include business process improvement, project and program management, team training and leadership, data/trend analytics, and more. Manage up to 16 direct reports (Case Managers, Process Specialists) providing Associate Relations services to multiple business units (internal clients) across the United States. Serve as Director when required. Extensive cross-functional collaboration with Segment Leaders. As Market Human Resource Manager, responsible for people processes throughout 22 Supercenters and 2 Market Managers in Central & Northern Michigan; held oversight for 49 employees, including 22 Store Managers. Provided training/development, performance/talent management, and management support.  Partnered with Business Unit leaders to deliver significant process improvements.  Spearheaded highly success 2021 Product Innovation Strategy project.  Key Participant in global rollout that resulted in employee quality enhancement.  Improved Wage & Hour investigations process accuracy/efficiency, managing cross-functional project team and partnering with Legal to facilitate timely goals.  Selected by Regional Director as HR Trend Setter in earlier career.  Achieved the lowest employee turnover in the entire region while minimizing shrinkage and ensuring compliance; focused on technology/tools/resources while touring regional stores. Minimized workforce impact and improved associate participation rates via HR initiative implementations.  Improved YOY Intern conversion by identifying and establishing strategic relationships and recruiting management trainee and internship talent.

Cadillac, Michigan

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Manistee, Mi

Led all HR functions as the sole Human Resources professional/leader in the organization. Earned recognition for outstanding performance, increasing operational efficiencies, improving performance management, and controlling costs. Developed HR policies & procedures, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing operational risk. Oversaw cross-functional teams to ensure safety and customer satisfaction. Created integrated compensation system to review market competitiveness, internal equity and performance management systems; consequently selected to help multiple areas with compensation packages and other Human Resource affairs.

Midland, Michigan, United States

Senior-level HR leadership position directing all human resources affairs for an approximate 1,000 Associate organization ($180M+ in annual sales, 9-store territory). Responsible for employee relations, staff planning and execution, wage management, team training and leadership, and professional development. Collaborated with cross-functional groups on highly successful Communications project. Recognized for delivering significant cost reductions, and for employee relations expertise.

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Provided various HR services for a 1,500+ employee organization (18 Departments and 20+ facilities) serving more than 100,000 residents.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Human Resources Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta Honor Society Member - Lambda Eta Chapter

Bachelor, Psychology, Hr Management

Associate, Computer Information Systems