Hi, I’m
Kimberly Laputka
Human Resources Executive
Clayton,NC
It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
Bill Gates
Summary
Accomplished Human Resource Leader with substantial experience directing, developing, and coordinating the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy
Resourceful and self-driven proactive leader with comprehensive experience streamlining HR Operations/People Operations including: compensation & benefits, training & development, employee relations, organization design & development, DEI, and labor laws/legal compliance. Success in creating, deploying, and refining long-term strategies for organizational development; hiring, on boarding, performance management, and succession planning. Impressive track record of developing and implementing strategic human resources plans, establishing accountability, identifying solutions to resolve problems, and fostering a diverse workplace enable all employees to contribute to the organization at full potential. Success in managing complex HR operational activities, providing innovative solutions, and developing best practices to drive Human Resources processes/policies and ensure the delivery of quality HR service to the business. Strong understanding of and demonstrated skill in Human Resource Management, leadership, change management, and communications. Performance driven individual; with aptitude to direct team activities, provide training sessions, resolve critical issues, and deliver outstanding operational support to improve overall staff performance.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
TriStrux, NC
Senior HR Business Partner
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitate key business leaders and teams by providing active strategic and operational support across the organization, including client groups. Deliver effective consultation to leaders on numerous issues, such as organization development & change, leadership, talent development & management, compensation, performance, culture, employee relations, and learning and development. Structured and sculpted organizational transformation to support strategic aims. Collaborate with HR team to analyze trends and metrics for developing solutions, programs, and policies. Support desired business goals specifically in talent acquisition, retention, training, talent management strategies, succession planning initiatives and employee by developing, recommending, and implementing HR operational plans. Drive business decisions by developing and managing the HR scorecard using vital and timely analytics. Collaboratively work with two departments in implementation of safety culture.
· Assisted in strategic direction and goals of the business and contributing to ensure high-performance culture.
· Utilized continuing performance management procedures and full cycle talent evaluation to promote objective alignment throughout the business.
· Achieved desired objectives by actively participate in mergers and acquisitions due diligence, leading the full integration of acquired organizations.
· Ensured staff salaries remain fair and are updated with current market trends through development and implementation of compensation benchmarking and strategies.
· Worked closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the legal, financial, and HR departments in the areas of talent acquisition, people operations, talent engagement, and communications to offer one face of HR to the company.
Precise Home Services, Florida
VP of Human Resources
01.2016 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Ensured competitive and fast-growing market by monitoring the overall effectiveness of the total global rewards strategy. Performed in-depth research and built benefit plans as well as vendors for all countries by coordinating. Ensured compliance with appropriate employment legislation by supporting HR due diligence during the acquisition process. Sustained knowledge of current employment laws and regulations, specifically in areas of FMLA, ADA, FLSA and EEO. Established environment of mutual respect, fun and recognition, collaboration, trust, communication and progress to promote a positive work culture. Built momentum for diversity, equity, and inclusion by overseeing creation and implementation of programs. Established an anonymous channel for sharing mutual thoughts. Assisted in growth and learning of all employees, including allowing everyone to try new things and expand their skills. Assessed and addressed staffing requirements and employee needs, while ensuring their satisfaction. Sought and facilitated management and staff professional development opportunities. Designed job descriptions and established recruitment goals aligned with needs. Oversaw the formulation of strategies to locate and entice talent, including the establishment of a recruiting and hiring procedure. Administered the organization's benefits programs and all aspects of HR administration. Supported the Finance department with payroll. Maintained relationships with benefit brokers and oversaw open enrollment. Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal employment-related laws and regulations.
· Cultivated a climate of inclusivity and institutional accountability through development of D&I roadmap.
· Maintained data integrity of all employee data in the HRIS through consistent and comprehensive audit processes.
· Functioned as the senior staff representative for diversity, equity, and inclusion, cut turnover by 65%, while encouraging internal organic growth.
· Assisted in professional growth as well as organizational, compliance, implementation of management and leadership conferences and team building exercises through organization of training sessions and seminars.
· Maintained optimum employee motivation levels by managing overall compensation processes, including Compensation Philosophy and Structure Annual Review Cycles.
· Created and implemented a comprehensive compensation plans, taking into account market research, wage and benefit surveys, and other factors to ensure alignment with the competitive market.
· Planned and managed the execution of employee appreciation events and activities, such as the annual retreat, social gatherings, and team building exercises, while keeping track of birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones.
· Drove employer branding, especially to recruit and retain a talented and diverse staff and to inform the internal communications plan each year by overseeing marketing initiatives.
· Directed performance management initiatives, such as fostering employee development and improvement through insightful feedback, the performance management process, and training.
· Acted as the HR point of contact for all employees; participate actively staff in maintaining and enhancing working relationships, fostering a positive work environment, and boosting productivity and maintained open lines of communication with staff, informing benefit resources, organizational happenings, and other important information.
Abc ContractorsMiami Beach, FL
Human Resources Director
2012 - 2015 (3 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Incorporated state-of-the-art HR solutions for talent management, career development, employee retention, and performance evaluation. Determined skills and talent shortages, provided options for staff development, and assisted talent evaluation, recruiting, and succession planning. Supervised and built a variety of continuing coaching, training, and support programs for CEOs, managers, and workers. Assisted managers and staff in resolving HR-related issues. Drove high-level assistance in creation and implementation of safety training facility.
· Planned and carried out general organizational orientation for new hires.
· Created and enforced organizational standards for onboarding timelines, practices, and expectations.
· Led the off-boarding process, which includes departure interviews, and provide suggestions to the management team for improvement and corrective action based on data analysis.
· Collaborated with the senior leadership team to comprehend and carried out the organization's personnel strategy with regard to the organization's present and future talent needs, recruitment, retention, headcount planning, and succession planning.
Tru KidsMiami, FL
Human Resources Intern
12.2008 - 12.2010
Education
Daytona State University Daytona Beach, FL
AA from Human Resources Management
01.2010 - 12.2011
Skills
Integrating policies
Optimizing performance
Improving compensation plans
Managing employee relations
Conducting employee surveys
Coaching leadership
Strategic planning
Legal compliance
Benefits and compensation management
Company organization
Labor negotiations
Succession planning
Personnel recruitment
Organizational Development
Benefits Design
Workforce improvements
Compensation structuring
Compensation and benefits
Recruitment
Equal opportunities facilitation
Employee engagement
Organizational Culture
Cultural transformation
Strategic planning
Retention
Career path planning
Performance Management
Training and development
Acquisition integration
Team building
Process improvement
Benchmark planning
Diversity and inclusion
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Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner
TriStrux
01.2022 - Current
VP of Human Resources
Precise Home Services
01.2016 - 12.2021
Human Resources Director
Abc Contractors
2012 - 2015 (3 education.years_Label)
Daytona State University
AA from Human Resources Management
01.2010 - 12.2011
Human Resources Intern
Tru Kids
12.2008 - 12.2010