Kimberly A. Carr, J.D., SHRM-SCP

Kimberly A. Carr, J.D., SHRM-SCP

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Vice President of Human Resources

Strategic, solutions-oriented executive with over 20 years of experience leading Human Resources teams in both union and non-union settings. Goal-driven professional capable of designing and executing HR plans integral in achieving overall business objectives and building sustainable performance cultures. Innovative and collaborative, adept at introducing actionable recommendations to optimize policies, procedures, and practices related to talent acquisition, employee management, development and retention. Skilled at building strong cross-functional relationships to facilitate operations and reach common goals.

Areas of Expertise:

? Human Resources Strategy ? Recruiting & Staffing Initiatives ? Talent Management ? Process/Program Improvement ? Cross-functional Collaboration ? Occupational Development and Design ? Diversity & Inclusion

? Total Rewards/Benefits Administration ? Executive Compensation ? Employee Relations & Engagement ? Leadership Development ? Regulatory Compliance ? Change Management ? Talent and succession planning

Professional Experience

Ross Stores, Inc. ? Dublin, CA Vice President of Human Resources (2019 to Present) Head of Business Partner function for corporate office of Fortune 200 company ? responsible for team, strategy and oversight of multiple pyramids in support functions. Work with business executives and leaders on all areas of human resources support and consultation. establish and execute training processes on employee engagement, conflict management, company processes and compliance, etc. Design innovative leadership practices to foster a culture of outstanding employee relations, grow sales and customer service, and cut turnover. Evaluate employee surveys to create action plans for enhancing overall performance.

? Managing Covid-19 response strategy, communicated and implemented solutions and health procedures for 1,500 Associates.

? Implemented several engagement and development enhancements for my team, including monthly collaborative learning opportunities between teams, strategy meetings, development roadmaps and creative "happy hours" to boost morale.

? In partnership with operational leaders, lead strategist for talent planning to support 10% annual growth.

? Successfully adapted company's annual review process from a manual to virtual process, resulting in efficient and productive system.

? Work closely with C-Suite on employee relations, organizational design and associate relations issues. ? Manage and/or contribute to several key projects cross-functionally, including CommUnity Network HR support,

employee engagement survey action planning, overhauling expense reporting methodology, furloughs during Covid and rewards and recognition programs.

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Floor & Decor ? Atlanta, GA

Vice President of Human Resources (2017 to 2019)

Lead HR strategy and practices for field, supply chain, and corporate office. Establish and execute training processes on employee engagement, recruitment, investigation, union avoidance and conflict management for leaders. Design innovative leadership practices to foster a culture of outstanding employee relations, grow sales and customer service, and cut turnover. Evaluate employee surveys to create action plans for enhancing overall performance.

? Established clear metrics and processes to guide staffing decisions and introduced strategic hiring practices that enhanced hiring and diversity while reducing turnover in key markets.

? Pioneered a robust, people-focused training program for field leaders that was highly effective in developing critical leadership skills and earned exceptional reviews from business partners.

? Boosted direct report survey results by 20% through improved communications and personal development as well as the utilization of challenging stretch assignments.

? In partnership with operational leaders, lead strategist for talent planning to support 20% annual growth.

? Strategic partner to corporate and field reorganizations resulting in 6-figure savings for hyper-growth Company.

Meijer Corporation ? Grand Rapids, MI Senior Director, ILM (Total Rewards) (2015 to 2017) Directed 44 HR professionals while managing a multi-million dollar budget, which included training HR generalists and operations leaders across multiple functions. Built communication systems across human resources and business groups to ensure efficiency and consistency. Served as a founding member of the diversity committee.

? Improved employee survey scores by 32 points, increasing team scores from the second lowest in the company through individual attention, team/individual development, and increased communications.

? Delivered savings of $22M in two years by completely restructuring department, and strategizing innovative programs including claims closure, introducing new technology, and overhauling plan designs.

? Spearheaded a 90-day mentoring and training program integral in securing a significant ROI in supply chain staffing while cutting turnover by 80%, 42%, and 33%, respectively, in three different facilities.

? Reduced rampant FMLA abuse and achieved optimal staffing levels in order to cut mandatory OT, maximize communications, and boost administrative efficiencies in field.

? Slashed Work Comp reserve claims and costs by $14M through change management.

? Secured six figure annual savings by insourcing LTD and introducing supporting structure.

Senior Counsel, Labor, Employment, & Benefits (2011 to 2015) Strategically led employee relations management, recruitment, workforce planning and employee compensation at the director level and above. Developed and maintained HR policies, procedures, and training programs. Collaborated with HR professionals and business owners on a wide variety of HR projects (i.e. succession planning, labor strategy, union avoidance, staffing, case management, talent management, etc.). Addressed Ethics Hotline issues while ensuring policies and strategic initiatives aligned with core values, code of conduct, and competency models. Managed EEO.

? Member of project team that slashed payroll by 7-figures by overhauling the retail store-staffing model. ? Expanded hiring sources integral in staffing the company's first inner city store by introducing a criminal/drug

background check program and finding untapped talent sources and solving unique barriers to employment.

? Dropped EEOC charges 20% by designing numerous training sessions on FMLA and ADA management, harassment/discrimination, people management, discipline processes, and people/culture workshops.

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? Pioneered initiative to hire individuals with disabilities in supply chain, continually working to improve relationships with union locals and team members in order to drive diversity, improve inclusion awareness, reduce turnover and overtime and resolve grievances.

? Supported the development of policy center, pay plans and facility organization and people management.

Nicor Gas Company ? Naperville, IL

Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment (2010 to 2011)

Managed outside counsel in all employment-related litigation, which included collaborating with HR generalists on employee relations and disciplinary issues and advising labor relations on grievance resolution, CBA interpretation and union/employee relations. Partnered with HR team to jointly manage the policy center and handbook.

? Actively participated on merger committee after company sale by developing joint policies and procedures, benefit/compensation plans, executive compensation incentives and HR/business organizational structures.

? Conceptualized and effectively implemented Sexual Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, and Investigations and Documentation training programs across the company.

Best, Vanderlaan, & Harrington ? Chicago, IL Partner (2005 to 2010); Associate (2000 to 2005) Advised clients in the areas of employment, HR and labor while also managing the firm's litigation of employment matters. Recruited, developed, directed, and created succession plans for legal support staff and associates. Utilized effective mediation, arbitration, fact-finding, and settlement techniques to resolve employee and third-party vendor and customer claims. Served as first and second chair in federal and state trials.

? Evaluated established procedures and performance in order to create and continually improve employment manuals and policies.

? Overhauled all aspects of compensation, incentive and benefits plans for multi-location clients. ? Specialized in Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA litigation and HR partner to dozens of small to large clients. ? Successfully managed and mitigated millions of dollars in claims for clients of all sizes.

Additional Experience: Adjunct Professor for Grand Valley State University (2012 to 2015) Adjunct Professor for Aurora University (2001 to 2007)

Education and Credentials

Juris Doctor ? Chicago-Kent College of Law ? Chicago, IL Dean's List Charles Evans Hughes Moot Court Competition Winner

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Political Philosophy, History Minor ? Aurora University ? Aurora, IL Dean's List Gold Ivy Leaf Award for Academic Excellence

SHRM-SCP Certified (2016)

Certified, Korn Ferry Competencies (2020)

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Professional Associations

Illinois & Michigan State Bar Associations, United States District Courts of Illinois & United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (2000) Member, Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) (2015 to Present) Member, Society of Human Resources Management (2015 to Present) Board of Directors, Meijer Credit Union (2017) Member, Retail Industry Leaders Association ("RILA") (2012 to 2016) Member, School District 202 ?Plainfield, IL, Diversity Board & Advisory Council (2005 to 2011) Arbitrator, Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program (2008 to 2010)

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