Kim Barker, CPHR

Manager, Human Resources at Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities
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(386) 825-5501
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Delta, British Columbia, Canada, CA
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Credentials

  • CPHR
    CPHR BC & Yukon
  • SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
    SHRM

Experience

  • Parkbridge
    • Canada
    • Leasing Residential Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Manager, Human Resources
      • Jan 2019 - Present

      With a team of HR Advisors and Learning Specialist, responsible for providing comprehensive leadership, development and human resources support to corporate and operations teams nationally.

    • HR Advisor, Western Canada
      • Feb 2016 - Dec 2018

      Providing HR expertise and leadership support to Community and Resort Operations regionally, primarily in Alberta and British Columbia. Nationally, I support the Development group which includes construction and land acquisition/development. While supporting regional initiatives, I actively am involved in national HR programs and strategies. - Provide guidance and support within employee relations and people management- Partner with various leaders to develop a comprehensive staffing and organizational model including succession plans and compensation models- Support managers with recruitment, on-boarding, employee development and driving culture- Partner with cross functional teams to develop various initiatives within a fast – paced, growing organization- Partner with HR team to drive and build initiatives in learning/development and engagement. - Act as a champion of people, practice and all things ParkbridgeAs part of a team of 4, successful implemented a national HRIS program with a focus on time and attendance management.

  • Whistler Blackcomb
    • Canada
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Employee Experience (HR) Generalist
      • Dec 2010 - Feb 2016

      As a strategic HR leader, I provided comprehensive HR support within all areas of HR to various levels within the organization. This role reported to the VP of Sales and Marketing and VP of Employee Experience and was a member of the divisional leadership team as well as management team. - Responsible for HR initiatives, performance management, recruitment, employee relations, culture, organizational development, health and safety and other such tasks that attracted, retained and motivated division- Coached, developed and mentored executives, manager and employees on issues relating performance, people and organization strategy- Developed various management tools including a resource guide, performance template, recruitment and onboarding plan, goals and objective template etc. - Provided oversight to performance management, discipline and termination processes. Investigated and mediated related employee issues.- Worked in conjunction with managers to cultivate and drive a positive, engaged and fun employee culture. - Actively participated in business decisions and operations within all functional groups: marketing, sales, operations, customer care and the call center. - Managed the Organizational Development process, developed an internal pipeline, succession planning path and evaluated transfers/promotions/roles to ensure acting most strategically and effectively.

  • Choices Markets
    • Canada
    • Retail Groceries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HR Advisor
      • 2007 - Dec 2010

      • Provide guidance in areas of employment standards, recruitment and selection, employee development, compensation, dismissals and performance evaluations• Work with location and operation managers to fill positions through external recruitment and assignment of existing staff• Participated in Insights Canada training, received individual assessment• Conduct workplace conflict meetings; provide recommendations for solutions to managersAchievements:• Redesigned and implemented a new employee newsletter program; responsible for collecting, writing and editing newsletter material• Developed performance management tools for location managers and policies and procedures for employees

    • Staff Trainer
      • 2006 - 2007

      • Managed Occupation Health and Safety and WorkSafe BC Program; acted as company contact and lead for investigations, claims management and return to work programs• Facilitated orientation and day one training to all entry level and operational management employees• Provided operational and HR training and support; OHS training and guidance; Customer Experience and Cashier training; misc training assignments as requiredAchievements:• Redesigned and implemented a new hire orientation program

  • Previous Retail companies
    • Previous Experience in Retail Supervision, Management and Clerk roles
      • Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

      Prior to HR Career, worked in various Retail roles such as Front Desk Manager, Shift Supervisor, Trainer and Clerk roles. Prior to HR Career, worked in various Retail roles such as Front Desk Manager, Shift Supervisor, Trainer and Clerk roles.

Education

  • Erickson Coaching International
    Art and Science of Coaching Module 1
    2019 -
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
    HR Management
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  • University of Victoria
    BA, English, History
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