Kimberly Antestenis
Gibsonia,PA
Summary
Strategically-minded Vice President, Human Resources known for business acumen, strategic impact and organizational optimization. Possess deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee relations. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance organizational performance and culture.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Governing Board Member
Pressley Ridge
01.2020 - Current
- Contributed to the advancement of children and families' lives across nine states by serving on the Executive Advisory Board for a non-profit organization
- Member of Audit and Compliance committee reviewing all contracts, compliance, risk, and HR policies.
Vice President Human Resources
Xylem Inc.
Pittsburgh , PA
01.2019 - Current
- Strategic HR leadership supporting EVP and cross functional leadership team for Sales & Business Development, Engineering & Service Technicians in representation of 4000+ Global Employees
- Progressive project leadership for robust M&A activity focused on change leadership, cultural integration, organizational design, and business synergy opportunities
- High business acumen demonstrated through leadership of initiatives to drive growth, efficiencies, and EBITDA
- Translation of HR strategies to directly support business expansion
- Business lead for Services workstream for Service Excellence
- Reporting directly to CHRO on global HRLT driving People Strategy and Corporate Business initiatives focused on accelerating talent development, increasing capability, establishing high performance teams and executive coaching of leadership teams
- Project management for enterprise initiatives to centralize employee relations, develop comprehensive career paths, drive proactive candidate pools for critical roles and leadership development
- Development and deployment of Positive Employee Relations Readiness Response team and training throughout the US
- Drive leadership and employee development for business operating units through transparent talent initiatives including inclusive talent discussions, enriched on-boarding programs, organizational agility, and succession planning.
Global SR HRBP Manager
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Indianola, PA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Comprehensive leadership of People Initiatives within the Product Supply division of an FDA regulated medical device manufacturing business, supporting VP and diverse cross-functional leadership team in representation of 1,200+ global employees
- International expat assignment to Berlin Pharma HR organization to integrate project support of people strategy development and establishment of Medical Device Center of Expertise
- Chief of staff assignment to for Executive Vice President Medical Devices to lead growth and expansion project
- Development, implementation, and project management leadership of global people strategy with focus on talent development, succession planning, technical gap closure, optimization of organizational design and change management to impact Pharma organizational agility
- Project management for divisional initiatives including implementation of Contingent Labor Vendor management program and software; creation and launch of multiple career models; and implementation of Time Management system
- Utilized strong analytical skills to define strategy, change management to ensure organizational adherence to new systematic approaches and organizational credibility to monitor execution
- Designed and executed 24/7 operations model resulting in $1.5 million annual reduction in labor costs, with utilization of change management principles which also resulted in increased employee satisfaction scores
- Implemented Positive Employee Relations Program resulting in 40% reduction in employee formal complaint calls and successful deflection of organizing efforts.
HR Partner
Wesley Spectrum Services
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided HR leadership, services, and support partnering with managers across multiple business units to contribute to the successful achievement of organizational goals and employee engagement
- Developed Leadership training to educate managers on recruiting policies and compensation analysis
- Developed and executed innovative recruiting and referral program to increase candidate pool and reduce time to hire process.
HR Manager
Standard Car Truck
Gibsonia, PA
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Responsible for all HR activities in global steel manufacturing plant
- Produced, published, and maintained robust employee handbook with all applicable policies and procedures
- Implemented strategic Worker’s Compensation action planning resulting in reduction in OSHA recordable rate
- Created and implemented complete new-hire orientation program
- Responsibilities included recruiting, employee relations and benefit and compensation management.
Regional HR Director
Boykin Hospitality
Cleveland, OH
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Served on Regional Executive Committee responsible for six hotels in three states and 1,000 employees with five direct reports
- Promoted from HR Director to Regional Position and Corporate training responsibilities
- Primary responsibilities directing staff in recruiting, retention, training, employee relations compensation analysis and benefit administration and employee recognition programs
- Developed and executed 8-month progressive leadership training model to increase retention and supervision skills.
Education
Master's degree - Labor and Employee Relations
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Executive Education - Senior Managers Program -
University of Notre Dame
Executive Education - Organizational Agility Program -
Ashridge University
Skills
- Strategy Development
- Change Effectiveness
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Talent Management
- Risk Management
- Policy Development
- Organizational Agility
- Employee Relations
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Leadership by influence in matrix organizations
- Strategic Business Alignment
- Conflict Management
- Succession Planning
- Project Management
- Performance Management
Timeline
Governing Board Member
Pressley Ridge
01.2020 - Current
Vice President Human Resources
Xylem Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Global SR HRBP Manager
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
01.2011 - 01.2019
HR Partner
Wesley Spectrum Services
01.2010 - 01.2011
HR Manager
Standard Car Truck
01.2004 - 01.2009
Regional HR Director
Boykin Hospitality
01.1997 - 01.2004
Master's degree - Labor and Employee Relations
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Executive Education - Senior Managers Program -
University of Notre Dame
Executive Education - Organizational Agility Program -
Ashridge University
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