Kimberly N. Baker, SHRM-CP

About

Visionary HR professional with a strong history of driving business success through strategic initiatives, employee engagement, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in shaping policies, advancing talent initiatives, and building inclusive cultures. Over the past 9 years, demonstrated experience in strategic workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, organizational development, and employee relations. Interests include cooking, working out, visiting theme parks, and spending time with my dog.

Experience

• Implementation Consultant II · Paylocity06-01-2022 – 12-01-2024

  I manage implementation workflows for more than 20 clients, ensuring that HRIS and payroll solutions align with compliance standards and meet client needs. I lead cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance client satisfaction. Additionally, I deliver advanced training on payroll configurations and system optimization, which has elevated team capabilities. I also address complex implementation challenges, transforming underperforming projects into successful outcomes.

• Assistant Manager · Octapharma Plasma, Inc.2020-01-01 – 2021-01-01

  I directed operations for a 20-personnel team that included supervisors and a training coordinator. Inspired to improve team competence, I was hands-on in supervising training development and delivery – ensuring alignment of program to employee, company, and industry requirements. Additionally, I monitored compliance of operations to regulatory requirements of governing agencies.

• Shift Manager · Walgreens2015-01-01 – 2020-01-01

  I led 8-10 staff members in performing store duties – organizing their schedules and assigning each personnel to specific tasks. To improve service delivery, I created and implemented training process. I also regularly interfaced with leaders to report workforce situations and provide data for resolving performance issues.

Education

• Strayer UniversityMaster of Science, Human Resource Management
• Johnson & Wales UniversityBachelor of Science, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
• Johnson & Wales UniversityAssociate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts

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