Laura Kinney, PHR
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Paolo Colombi
Laura Kinney is a very conscientious and focused HR professional. She helped very effectively managers and colleagues in a variety of circumstances with very high professionalism and
Mark Dumas
Laura worked for me (when I was CEO) for a number of years during the period that SPADAC grew at a rapid pace. She was the first HR professional to be part of our company and helped put into place all of the HR processes and policies that allowed us to grow from 25 employees to over 150 by the time we sold the company. She was an excellent, invaluable employee and a true professional to work with. She was well-liked by our staff and all of her colleagues. I highly recommend Laura for any HR role that demands an experienced and trusted professional with a positive "roll-up-your sleeves" attitude. She will be particularly great at start-ups and understands all the highs and lows associated with start-ups and Venture Capital-backed businesses. She is experienced in many facets of labor law, retention programs, ESOPs, general benefits, RIFs, culture-building exercises, bonus programs, M&A, and many other topics.
Paolo Colombi
Laura Kinney is a very conscientious and focused HR professional. She helped very effectively managers and colleagues in a variety of circumstances with very high professionalism and
Mark Dumas
Laura worked for me (when I was CEO) for a number of years during the period that SPADAC grew at a rapid pace. She was the first HR professional to be part of our company and helped put into place all of the HR processes and policies that allowed us to grow from 25 employees to over 150 by the time we sold the company. She was an excellent, invaluable employee and a true professional to work with. She was well-liked by our staff and all of her colleagues. I highly recommend Laura for any HR role that demands an experienced and trusted professional with a positive "roll-up-your sleeves" attitude. She will be particularly great at start-ups and understands all the highs and lows associated with start-ups and Venture Capital-backed businesses. She is experienced in many facets of labor law, retention programs, ESOPs, general benefits, RIFs, culture-building exercises, bonus programs, M&A, and many other topics.
Paolo Colombi
Laura Kinney is a very conscientious and focused HR professional. She helped very effectively managers and colleagues in a variety of circumstances with very high professionalism and
Mark Dumas
Laura worked for me (when I was CEO) for a number of years during the period that SPADAC grew at a rapid pace. She was the first HR professional to be part of our company and helped put into place all of the HR processes and policies that allowed us to grow from 25 employees to over 150 by the time we sold the company. She was an excellent, invaluable employee and a true professional to work with. She was well-liked by our staff and all of her colleagues. I highly recommend Laura for any HR role that demands an experienced and trusted professional with a positive "roll-up-your sleeves" attitude. She will be particularly great at start-ups and understands all the highs and lows associated with start-ups and Venture Capital-backed businesses. She is experienced in many facets of labor law, retention programs, ESOPs, general benefits, RIFs, culture-building exercises, bonus programs, M&A, and many other topics.
Paolo Colombi
Laura Kinney is a very conscientious and focused HR professional. She helped very effectively managers and colleagues in a variety of circumstances with very high professionalism and
Mark Dumas
Laura worked for me (when I was CEO) for a number of years during the period that SPADAC grew at a rapid pace. She was the first HR professional to be part of our company and helped put into place all of the HR processes and policies that allowed us to grow from 25 employees to over 150 by the time we sold the company. She was an excellent, invaluable employee and a true professional to work with. She was well-liked by our staff and all of her colleagues. I highly recommend Laura for any HR role that demands an experienced and trusted professional with a positive "roll-up-your sleeves" attitude. She will be particularly great at start-ups and understands all the highs and lows associated with start-ups and Venture Capital-backed businesses. She is experienced in many facets of labor law, retention programs, ESOPs, general benefits, RIFs, culture-building exercises, bonus programs, M&A, and many other topics.
Credentials
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PHR - Professional in Human Resources certification
HRCIJun, 2005- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Brighter Strategies, LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, People Strategy
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Feb 2023 - Present
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People and Culture Consultant
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2023
Providing strategic level HR consulting expertise for a variety of industries Providing strategic level HR consulting expertise for a variety of industries
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IMEG, formerly christopher consultants
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Human Resources/Senior Associate
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Nov 2013 - Aug 2020
Strategic member of the leadership team applying high level HR expertise. *Full life-cycle recruiting; sourcing great talent; managing engagement and retention activities; campus recruiting program *Addressed complex employee relations issues *Created and branded a training and development program; *Development of a mentor program; *Enhanced HR's support of a remote work force following COVID-19 restrictions; *Succession planning, promotion of a career path;… Show more Strategic member of the leadership team applying high level HR expertise. *Full life-cycle recruiting; sourcing great talent; managing engagement and retention activities; campus recruiting program *Addressed complex employee relations issues *Created and branded a training and development program; *Development of a mentor program; *Enhanced HR's support of a remote work force following COVID-19 restrictions; *Succession planning, promotion of a career path; *Strategic benefit plan design and implementation; 401(k) committee member *Merger, acquisition and Integration activity Show less Strategic member of the leadership team applying high level HR expertise. *Full life-cycle recruiting; sourcing great talent; managing engagement and retention activities; campus recruiting program *Addressed complex employee relations issues *Created and branded a training and development program; *Development of a mentor program; *Enhanced HR's support of a remote work force following COVID-19 restrictions; *Succession planning, promotion of a career path;… Show more Strategic member of the leadership team applying high level HR expertise. *Full life-cycle recruiting; sourcing great talent; managing engagement and retention activities; campus recruiting program *Addressed complex employee relations issues *Created and branded a training and development program; *Development of a mentor program; *Enhanced HR's support of a remote work force following COVID-19 restrictions; *Succession planning, promotion of a career path; *Strategic benefit plan design and implementation; 401(k) committee member *Merger, acquisition and Integration activity Show less
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Maxar Technologies
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Human Resources
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2013
• Strategic management to include organizational design, corporate communication, succession planning, high potential identification and career path planning • Policy development and compliance initiatives • Formation and promotion of company culture • Acquisition and integration management • Compensation process and incentive plan design • Policy and procedure surrounding decisions to place expats in foreign assignments • Casualty response plan (related to embedded… Show more • Strategic management to include organizational design, corporate communication, succession planning, high potential identification and career path planning • Policy development and compliance initiatives • Formation and promotion of company culture • Acquisition and integration management • Compensation process and incentive plan design • Policy and procedure surrounding decisions to place expats in foreign assignments • Casualty response plan (related to embedded employees) • Managerial support regarding employee relations issues • Established compliance programs including an ethics and whistleblower program; affirmative action plan including diversity outreach • Employee retention initiatives • Performance review training • Benefit plan design Show less • Strategic management to include organizational design, corporate communication, succession planning, high potential identification and career path planning • Policy development and compliance initiatives • Formation and promotion of company culture • Acquisition and integration management • Compensation process and incentive plan design • Policy and procedure surrounding decisions to place expats in foreign assignments • Casualty response plan (related to embedded… Show more • Strategic management to include organizational design, corporate communication, succession planning, high potential identification and career path planning • Policy development and compliance initiatives • Formation and promotion of company culture • Acquisition and integration management • Compensation process and incentive plan design • Policy and procedure surrounding decisions to place expats in foreign assignments • Casualty response plan (related to embedded employees) • Managerial support regarding employee relations issues • Established compliance programs including an ethics and whistleblower program; affirmative action plan including diversity outreach • Employee retention initiatives • Performance review training • Benefit plan design Show less
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Helios HR
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Business Partner
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Mar 2005 - May 2007
I provided consulting services for small businesses ranging from HR audits, compensation plans, handbook creation, performance review process and recruitment review and support. I provided consulting services for small businesses ranging from HR audits, compensation plans, handbook creation, performance review process and recruitment review and support.
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Information Concepts, Inc.
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Herndon VA
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Director of Finance and Administration
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Sep 1999 - Mar 2005
I managed the finance and accounting function for a small software development company. I managed contracts, prepared financial statements, cash management and oversight of facilities. I managed the finance and accounting function for a small software development company. I managed contracts, prepared financial statements, cash management and oversight of facilities.
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Education
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
AA, Accounting
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