Kimberly Burt
Strategic People And Organization Manager
Porter,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven global business leader with 20 years of multifaceted experience across HR, accounting, and project management. Adept at aligning business strategies with outcomes that enhance portfolio management and drive organizational success. A proven change leader with a track record of mentoring, motivating, and inspiring teams to embrace a solutions-oriented culture. Committed to driving continuous improvement and leading transformative initiatives that deliver sustainable growth and business excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic People and Organization Manager
Equinor, US Operations
Houston, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Strategic people and organization advisor for Marketing and Trading leadership teams, including gas and power, crude, products, and liquids in the Americas region.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to devise strategic goals, aligning business operations accordingly.
- Champion change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
- Provide reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Develop talent management strategies, strengthening deployment and retention of key talent.
- Participate in business development and commercial due diligence, including integration and synergy activities to optimize the business portfolio.
- Use strong analytical and critical thinking skills to create effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Global Project Manager
Equinor, Global Business Services
Houston, TX
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion of global services.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reduced project risks through comprehensive risk assessments, contingency planning, and proactive issue resolution.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction by managing expectations, addressing concerns, and providing regular status updates.
- Achieved timely project completions by closely monitoring milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement, leading to continuous improvement in overall project performance.
- Delivered high-quality results on complex global projects through meticulous planning, organization, and execution.
HR Services Manager
Equinor, Global Business Services
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Responsible for HR service offerings to support unique US onshore and offshore operations, including 130M USD annual burden costs and 6M USD internal HR service costs.
- Initiated cross-functional team collaboration to address complex customer challenges efficiently while fostering a collaborative working culture within the organization.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning for the HR service department, achieving cost savings through streamlined operations and optimized resource utilization.
- Effectively managed vendor relations to secure competitive pricing on outsourcing HR operations and securing quality service levels while reducing costs by 30%.
- Responsible for talent acquisition efforts for the service department, identifying top candidates with the relevant skills and experience needed to support organizational growth initiatives.
- Responsible for competitive reward offerings, improving market position, employee value proposition, and retention.
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing efficient service management strategies and streamlining processes.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff skills, leading to improved service quality and higher customer satisfaction rates.
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
People and Leadership Manager
Statoil
Houston, TX
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Partnered and supported the US Onshore leadership team, providing advisory support and contributing to achieving strategic and tactical goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on strategic projects that positively impacted the organization's growth trajectory.
- Implemented and aligned multi-year people strategy that supported improved operational and safety performance.
- Conducted workforce planning exercises to align staffing needs with organizational strategy and goals.
- Conducted full value chain review, including commercial, strategic, and people elements, as a management guide to improve operations across assets.
- Facilitated change management processes during organizational restructuring, minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Coached managers on effective leadership techniques, fostering positive team dynamics and increased employee satisfaction.
- Managed employee relations issues, resolving conflicts professionally and fairly.
HR Services Manager
Statoil
Houston, TX
11.2009 - 05.2013
- Responsible for the implementation and operations of US HR Services delivery model.
- Collaborated with customers and end-users to align service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness by developing innovative solutions and delivering solutions aligned with business priorities and measurable KPIs.
- Acted as a liaison between clients, vendors, and internal teams during project execution phases, ensuring clear communication lines were open throughout service implementation.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, leading to more effective resource allocation and better overall results.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning for the HR services department, achieving cost savings through streamlined operations and optimized resource utilization.
- Responsible for 60M USD annual burden and 10.5M USD annual services costs, achieved 4.4M USD cumulative cost savings in the first three years.
- Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs), and provided detailed job training.
- Responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
- Demonstrated effective team leadership promoting best practices and knowledge sharing, driven by a continuous improvement and learning culture.
Human Resources Manager - Business Partner
Statoil, Gulf Of Mexico
Houston, TX
05.2006 - 10.2009
- 2007-2009 – HR Business Partner and People and Organization Lead. People and organizational development, change management, and strategic advisory to US Gulf of Mexico management teams.
- 2007 Statoil-Hydro merger and integration HR Lead. Development and delivery of US HR merger activities representing Statoil in a 50/50 merger with Norsk Hydro.
- 2006-2007 HR Manager. Human Resources strategy and organizational growth and development of Exploration and Production units supporting the US Gulf of Mexico growth strategy.
Accounting Supervisor, HR Manager
Vanco Energy Company
Houston, TX
06.2000 - 05.2006
- 2004-2006 HR Manager. Established end-to-end HR Services and provided strategic support to the executive management team to achieve business goals.
- 2000-2004 Accounting Supervisor. Responsible for accounts payable, payroll, and benefits, including compliance, reconciliation, and key controls. Increased productivity of the team through lean initiatives and process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona
Global Campus 05.2001 -
Certifications and training
Harvard Business Publishing
- Commercial Performance and Margin Mindset
- Better Commercial Decisions
- Finance Essentials
- Customer Focus
- Change Management
Emergency Response
- ICS 100/200/300
- HAZWOPER
- Command staff
- Qualified individual
- DOT drug and alcohol training
- Emergency Response HR Officer, Family Liaison Officer, and Business Continuity.
Digital
- Cybersecurity
- Digital up-skilling
- SAP
- Workday
Timeline
Strategic People and Organization Manager
Equinor, US Operations
09.2019 - Current
Global Project Manager
Equinor, Global Business Services
02.2019 - 08.2019
HR Services Manager
Equinor, Global Business Services
01.2016 - 02.2019
People and Leadership Manager
Statoil
06.2013 - 12.2015
HR Services Manager
Statoil
11.2009 - 05.2013
Human Resources Manager - Business Partner
Statoil, Gulf Of Mexico
05.2006 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona
05.2001 -
Accounting Supervisor, HR Manager
Vanco Energy Company
06.2000 - 05.2006
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