Kimberly Koutris

• Supporting the firm's Vice Chair of AI & Digital Innovation, lead cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies to improve organizational performance and competitiveness.
• Partner directly with senior executives to drive talent strategy, succession planning, and organizational transformation.
• Spearheaded a new rotation program enhancing cross-functional development and mobility across the business.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives tied to career architecture, compensation modernization, and feedback culture..
• Mentored senior leaders, fostering professional development and succession planning across departments.

• Directed strategic and operational oversight of national LOA and HR support services (15+ team members).
• Successfully transitioned the LOA function to an external provider while managing compliance, escalations, and policy alignment.
• Partnered with firm leaders during key organizational moments (e.g., RIFs, investigations, accommodations), ensuring a consistent and compliant employee experience.
• Integral to the implementation of enhanced firm programs including Flex with Purpose and employee sabbaticals.
• Conducted comprehensive risk analyses to identify potential challenges and mitigate impacts on HR policies and compliance.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

• Key advisor to National/senior leaders in National Tax practices (International, M&A, Washington National Tax) to design and implement initiatives and policies that highlighted innovative retention, Employer of Choice initiatives, organizational effectiveness and development programs.
• Delivered custom tax-specific leadership programs and succession planning initiatives across national functions to sponsor and promote high-performing rising professionals in their career advancement
• Partner with Chiefs of Staff, Resource Management and other key professionals to ensure to growth and retention of our top talent in alignment with Service Leaders objectives and strengthen overall organizational culture

• Supported multiple leaders in both Audit and Tax, while simultaneously running business unit strategies in both practices, along with supporting local leadership.
• Led end-to-end HR strategy across multiple geographies and business units, including HR initiatives for Ohio/Michigan/Illinois major market
• Appointed to firmwide project teams including HR transformation and performance management optimization.
• Acted as liaison to national practice teams to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with firm objectives.
• Previous Roles at KPMG: Manager, Human Resources (2010 – 2014) Senior Associate, Human Resources (2007 – 2010)

AVP, HR Project Manager – Client Experience AVP Corporate Diversity Program Manager

Senior HR Analyst, Affirmative Action & EEO

• Held various strategic HR roles focusing on compliance, DEI, reporting, and enterprise HR projects.
• Developed and implemented corporate-wide diversity initiatives and compliance programs impacting enterprise workforce policy.
• AVP, Corporate Diversity Program Manager Senior HR Analyst, Affirmative Action & EEO