Kimberly Eppert

Lead HR for FC Cincinnati, FC Cincinnati 2, and West End Ventures. Manage creating the foundation, and continuously improving, all areas of human resources related to the employee life cycle including organizational culture, DEI, talent attraction, employee onboarding, employee retention, employee training and development, employee benefits, payroll, and performance management. Work with the senior leadership team on the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of human resource strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with, and support of, the organizations mission, long and short term strategic plans and FC Cincinnati’s culture DNA Code.

Provide key input into the strategic planning process for talent management in the Jewish community, oversee HR functions for the SBS clients, including compensation & benefits, performance management, training and development, employee relations, recruiting & staffing and wellness & benefits.

- Consulted with business unit leaders and community partners to develop new programming for healthcare legislative issues, human resource topics, employee coaching and business consulting. - Provided counsel to HR Director on benefits, policies, procedures and strategic initiatives. - Created and led the strategic plan to consolidate the Chamber’s six leadership development programs’ alumni into one network, coordinating with 3,000 alumni, three boards and over seven committees. - Recruited for and managed the Chamber’s six Roundtable programs designed to provide confidential forums for discussion, advice, information and networking among members of the C-Suite. - Managed and co-facilitated Roadmap Strategic Planning Process to generate $33,600 in pilot revenue. - Developed and implemented eight educational benchmarking trips for 60+ CEOs and executives. - Negotiated contracts and implemented cost controls to exceed anticipated revenue by 150%

- Promoted to Director after 14 months; led staff of three HR professionals. - Consulted with Chamber President on strategic human resource and organizational development matters. - Launched improved employee performance appraisal system that linked the work of business units to the strategy of the organization and created a disciplined approach to employee development. - Identified, negotiated, implemented and managed a competitive benefits program. - Implemented 457(b) and (f) plans to allow executives to take advantage of additional pretax savings vehicle. - Resolved employee issues in alignment with the Chambers’ values, culture, and overall direction. - Developed long-range HR plan to include workforce planning, talent gap analysis and execution steps. - Developed and implemented an organization-wide training and development initiative including creating and executing the first organizational Wellness Campaign in 2008. - Managed Reductions in Force with sensitivity and professionalism resulting in 100% successful transitions. - Leveraged community relationships to create “Recruit Diverse Leaders” team resulting in improved diversity. - Actively developed and implemented a culture of performance, continuous improvement, employee development, and inclusiveness in alignment with organizational values - Reviewed and maintained compensation strategy and bonus plan to drive improved performance. - Directed development and administration of employee satisfaction survey, including working with cross-functional team to create and implement action plans based on results. - Member of community involvement council, recruit diverse leaders’ team, philanthropic teams (ArtsWave & United Way), Diversity experience team

Managed effective workplace campaigns within business and organizations throughout the United Way of Greater Cincinnati service area. Contacted and worked primarily with employee campaign coordinators to help them plan, organize and conduct effective campaigns among their executive and employee groups. This included making presentations to employee groups and providing them campaign materials.

HR Generalist, including payroll and staff management.