Kim Escalante
Human Resources
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Regional Manager with a proven track record at Living Spaces, adept in HR Strategy & Operations and bilingual communication. Expert in transforming organizational culture and engagement strategies, achieving a significant reduction in turnover to single-digit percentages. Skilled in multi-site management and fostering international relations, demonstrating exceptional business development and planning capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Regional Manager
Living Spaces
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded HR initiatives across multiple locations, resulting in a significant reduction of turnover and absenteeism rates from double-digit percentages to single-digit numbers (17% monthly avg to 7%).
- Develop strategies to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity.
- Drove company-wide employee engagement efforts, successfully meeting company goals for the first time in consecutive periods.
- Provided strategic HR leadership to support business growth, offering guidance in employee relations, training, performance management, and policy development.
Regional Training Manager
La-Z-Boy Furniture
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 2,000 employees each year.
- Led training initiatives to support the opening and ongoing development of La-Z-Boy manufacturing sites in Mexico.
- Developed and executed comprehensive training programs to ensure consistent operational standards across new and existing sites.
Human Resources Manager
La-Z-Boy Furniture
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed HR operations for three sites, including overseeing recruitment, training, compliance, and employee relations for a growing workforce.
- Led the opening of two new manufacturing facilities, ensuring smooth HR integration and compliance with corporate policies.
- Successfully reduced turnover from double-digit to single-digit percentages after 10 years of consistent high turnover rates.
- Fostered a positive work culture by developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives, driving improved retention and satisfaction.
Translator and Corporate Image
La-Z-Boy Furniture
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and others to improve company's reputation and drive a positive image in markets served.
Skills
- International relations
- Business development and planning
- PNL Management
- HR Strategy & Operations
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Workforce Planning
- Organizational Culture
- Engagement Strategies
- Multi-site management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Human Resources Regional Manager - Living Spaces
01.2023 - Current
Regional Training Manager - La-Z-Boy Furniture
03.2021 - 01.2023
Human Resources Manager - La-Z-Boy Furniture
10.2019 - 03.2021
Translator and Corporate Image - La-Z-Boy Furniture
07.2018 - 10.2019
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