KIMBERLY BELL
Linkedin.com/in/kimberly-bell-77240164
Summary
Human Resources leader with extensive experience driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Focused on enhancing culture, engagement, and performance by aligning people strategies with business objectives and leading change management efforts across multiple locations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources/HR Business Partner
ASC Equipment Co/Synergy Engineering
Indian Trail/Charlotte, NC
2024 - Current
- Act as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting leadership across four locations and sister companies, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
- Collaborate with leadership to align talent strategies with long-term business goals, improving organizational effectiveness and scalability.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Partner with leaders to strengthen engagement, retention, and team effectiveness through coaching and leadership development.
- Lead and influence change management efforts, including process improvements, and cultural initiatives to support business growth.
- Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, conducting investigations and advising on performance management, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation.
- Designed and implemented HR policies, programs, and leader training to standardize practices across multi-site operations.
- Led selection and implementation of a new HRIS/payroll system, enhancing operational efficiency, compliance, and reporting capabilities.
- Transitioned the benefits program from IRA to 401(k), overseeing vendor relations and employee notifications.
Associate Director of Human Resources
Spencer’s / Spirit Halloween Distribution Center
Charlotte, NC
2007 - 2023
- Partnered with executive leadership to drive HR initiatives aligned with business goals.
- Led HR operations for distribution center, overseeing compliance, employee relations, and organizational strategy.
- Led full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and talent development programs.
- Mentored HR team, including two HR managers, to enhance departmental effectiveness.
- Developed employee engagement initiatives and morale-building programs to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Created succession planning and internal promotion pathways to support talent development and retention.
- Promoted inclusive workplace culture through DEI-focused initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws.
- Implemented enterprise-wide COVID-19 response, contact tracing, and return-to-work strategy.
Branch Manager
Adecco USA
Charlotte, NC
2005 - 2007
- Executed sales strategies that expanded branch revenue and client base, securing a top five revenue account in greater Charlotte market, contributing to overall branch growth.
- Cultivated client relationships and provided tailored staffing solutions, resulting in increased client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Oversaw employee lifecycle, including hiring, coaching, and evaluations, to strengthen team effectiveness and align talent with branch goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Marketing
Meredith College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Recruitment & Retention Strategies
- HR policy design
- Employee engagement
- Regulatory compliance
- Benefits administration
- Payroll Systems (APS/ADP)
- Risk and Safety Management (OSHA)
Certification
LQ Listening Intelligence Certified Coach
Timeline
Director of Human Resources/HR Business Partner
ASC Equipment Co/Synergy Engineering
2024 - Current
Associate Director of Human Resources
Spencer’s / Spirit Halloween Distribution Center
2007 - 2023
Branch Manager
Adecco USA
2005 - 2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Marketing
Meredith College