Senior Human Resource Leader
Kimbery Horn
Nevada HR Team
30
years of professional experience
Summary
Seasoned HR Executive and PMP Certified professional with over two decades of progressive experience in strategic Human Resources across diverse sectors. Expertise in translating business goals into tangible HR results, specializing in organizational change management, process optimization, and building thriving workplace cultures.
Work History
Owner
2 Years 1 Month- Established and currently lead a consulting practice specializing in leadership development and executive recruiting services for small to mid-sized businesses.
- Use proprietary methods (Insights Discovery, Fierce!) to create leadership and team training, boosting organizational communication and engagement.
- Advise business leaders on implementing effective talent management strategies, from organizational design to performance coaching.
- Provide targeted, end-to-end recruiting support, managing the talent pipeline from sourcing to final offer negotiation to attract and onboard key executive and specialized talent.
- Developed all foundational business processes, client acquisition strategies, and service agreements to successfully launch the consulting firm.
- Consulting Firm
- Remote
Sr. HR Consultant
2 Years 1 Month- Provide senior-level HR consulting to executive teams across diverse industries, delivering strategic solutions across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and maximizing workforce efficiency.
- Conduct comprehensive HR audits of client practices, policies, and documentation (e.g., I-9 forms, handbooks) to assess regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and develop a detailed, prioritized corrective action plan for implementation.
- Develop tailored compensation (base, variable pay, long-term) and benefit plans
- To ensure market competitiveness and sustainability.
- Spearhead critical executive projects, including developing robust succession planning models and managing complex merger and acquisition (M&A) integration strategies, ensuring smooth cultural and operational alignment.
- Deliver executive leadership development workshops and provide strategic counsel on complex HR matters, including performance management, change management, and labor relations.
- Act as a fractional HR executive for clients lacking in-house senior HR leadership, guiding strategic decisions and long-range HR planning.
- Consulting Firm
Sr. HR Business Leader
8 Months- Created compensation program with salary structures for all levels. Designed bonus and RSU plans.
- Led a comprehensive job audit project, resulting in accurate job descriptions, coding, classification, and salary analysis aligned with FLSA, EEOC, and workers' compensation regulations.
- Led talent management to build organizational and leadership competencies. Integrated these into performance management and succession planning to measure job performance and organizational strength.
- Led HRIS system overhaul to implement a goal management module, led a team to revise and update the company handbook to reflect current policies and legal compliance.
- Launched a comprehensive total rewards statement and candidate value proposition to communicate the full spectrum of benefits and compensation packages to employees and potential hires.
- Lithium Recycling Start-Up
Sr. People Program Manager
8 Months- Forged strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams (Recycling, Manufacturing, Material Flow) to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
- Led and executed a complex, multiphase project to establish HR infrastructure for a new business unit, ensuring operational readiness and employee success.
- Conceived, designed, and implemented a comprehensive employee engagement survey to gather critical feedback, fostering a data-driven culture and driving positive change.
- Architected and launched innovative HR solutions, including an ethics hotline and peer-to-peer recognition platform, to enhance employee experience and mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented robust data management systems for incident tracking and exit interviews, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic workforce planning.
- Demonstrated strong project management skills by successfully leading multiple HR initiatives to completion, within budget, and on schedule.
- Cultivated a collaborative work environment by fostering open communication, building strong relationships, and empowering team members.
- Exhibited strategic thinking by identifying business needs, developing innovative solutions, and measuring impact.
- Lithium Recycling Start-Up
Sr. People & Culture Business Partner
1 Year- Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver HR solutions, enhancing employee relations and communication channels.
- Revitalized employee development by integrating competency-based training and combining in-person with virtual learning.
- Implemented an online HR platform for increased efficiency and access, along with a culture-aligned attendance policy.
- Created a robust reward and recognition program, boosting employee morale and supporting DEI initiatives for inclusivity.
- Equipped the team with Mental Health First Aid certification and standardized corrective action processes for compliance.
- Launched community support and volunteer programs while streamlining environmental internship applications.
- Served on grants' committee to allocate funds for environmental initiatives, strengthening community partnerships.
- Outdoor Industry
Sr. People & Culture Manager
3 Years 9 Months- Spearheaded the establishment of HR infrastructure for a new distribution center, including policy development, staffing, and employee relations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent.
- Partnered with operations leadership to optimize workforce planning and productivity.
- Built a high-performing HR function from the ground up, focusing on employee engagement, development, and retention.
- Championed a culture of safety and wellness through program development and implementation.
- Drove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace.
- Provided strategic HR business partnering to support operational goals and objectives.
- Outdoor Industry
Director, Talent Acquisition
2 Years 8 Months- Partnered with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition plans.
- Led and managed a high-performing recruitment team, enhancing collaboration and achieving targets through effective project management.
- Conducted in-depth market analysis to optimize compensation strategies, ensuring competitive packages in collaboration with finance.
- Enhanced employer branding and talent pipeline by driving strategic initiatives and managing stakeholders.
- Managed complex talent acquisition projects, consistently ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers to align with business needs and secure top talent.
- Developed and implemented innovative talent acquisition strategies informed by data analytics to meet organizational goals.
- Non-Profit Community Mental Health Organization
Sr. HR Generalist
1 Year- Led team to revamp employee handbook aligning policies with current employment laws.
- Restructured onboarding process, enhancing orientation effectiveness and new hire experience.
- Managed comprehensive Talent Acquisition for various roles, reducing time to fill positions.
- Collaborated with ATS provider to implement automated onboarding, streamlining paperwork process.
- Developed interview training program for managers, ensuring optimal hiring and smart selections.
- Created Workers' Compensation process to clarify handling of workplace injuries.
- Documented HR processes in an HR Playbook, fostering department consistency.
- Medical Call Center
HR Program Manager
4 Years 7 Months- Developed and implemented a peak staffing model for six distribution centers, managing over 5,000 seasonal hires.
- Created and executed a comprehensive peak season playbook, ensuring consistent processes and policies across all locations through on-site training and leadership engagement.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to drive performance and accountability within partner agencies.
- Built and led a cross-functional team to develop robust weekly reporting, providing critical insights to executive leadership and driving data-driven decision making.
- Designed and implemented a three-tiered contingency plan to manage unexpected volume surges.
- Led post-peak analysis to identify areas of improvement and develop actionable strategies for the following year.
- Technology Firm
Military Police Officer (95B)
4 Years 8 Months- A law enforcement professional trained in both combat and police tactics. They are responsible for enforcing military law, protecting lives and property, and maintaining order within military installations.
- Florida & Kentucky National Guard
Education
BA - Human Resources
Professional - Human Resources
Project Management Professional
Skills
Project Management
Compensation
HRIS Development
Strategic Thinking
Change Management
Employee Relations
Business Acumen
Leadership
Communication
Insights Discovery
Fierce Facilitation
Union Negotiations
Union Relations
HRIS expertise
Accomplishments
- Strategic Risk Mitigation and Compliance
- Execute comprehensive HR Audits of policies, practices, and documentation to pinpoint regulatory non-compliance and mitigate significant legal risks. This is immediately followed by developing and implementing detailed, prioritized Corrective Action Plans.
- M&A and Future Planning Leadership
- Spearhead high-stakes executive projects such as managing complex Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Integration strategies to ensure smooth operational and cultural alignment, alongside developing robust Succession Planning models to secure future leadership continuity.
- Compensation and Benefits Architecture
- Design and build complex, customized financial frameworks, including comprehensive Compensation Structures and Incentive Plans (covering base salary, variable pay, and long-term incentives) and Benefit Plans, directly ensuring market competitiveness and long-term organizational sustainability.
- Fractional Executive HR Guidance
- Serve as a fractional HR Executive, filling the senior leadership gap for clients who lack in-house talent. In this capacity, I guide strategic long-range decisions and provide counsel on complex matters.
Projects
- ADP Attendance Platform Build out, Led talent management to establish leadership competencies, integrating them into performance management and succession planning to accurately measure job performance and assess bench strength.
- AllVoices Build out, Launched anonymous Ethics Hotline and Case Management System, boosting compliance, legal protection with audit documentation, and fostering trust and transparency.
- Community Service Program, Spearheaded the creation and rollout of a Paid Volunteer Program, fostering positive employee relations, driving team-building through community service, and strengthening the company's commitment to social responsibility.
- Cross Border Staffing Program, Designed and executed a cross border staffing program that successfully supported a Q4 peak demand of over 10,000 temporary hires across the US and Canada.
- Workday Talent Acquisition Integration, Lead a cross-functional team through all phases from design to stabilization. Architected critical process optimizations and system integrations to automate talent acquisition workflows, resulting in enhanced data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and significant efficiency gains.
Timeline
Owner
HR-izon Consulting
09.2024 - Current
Sr. HR Consultant
Nevada HR Team
09.2024 - Current
Sr. HR Business Leader
Aqua Metals
01.2024 - 09.2024
Sr. People Program Manager
Redwood Materials
01.2023 - 09.2023
Sr. People & Culture Business Partner
Patagonia
10.2021 - 10.2022
Sr. People & Culture Manager
KEEN Footwear
01.2018 - 10.2021
Director, Talent Acquisition
Seven County Services
04.2015 - 12.2017
Sr. HR Generalist
Carewise Health
04.2014 - 04.2015
HR Program Manager
eBay Enterprise
10.2009 - 05.2014
Military Police Officer (95B)
Army National Guard
02.1997 - 10.2001
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional
HR Certification Institute
Professional from Human Resources
Strayer University
BA from Human Resources