Kim Backes

Kim Backes

Human Resources Business Partner
HR Business Partners
People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Theodore Roosevelt

Kim takes her role as an HR Business Partner seriously—being thoughtful, following through on commitments, and always looking for ways to improve people, processes, and organizations. At the same time, Kim also believes it's important not to take ourselves too seriously. The best results often happen when we're authentic, enjoy what we do, learn from the inevitable mistakes we make, and build genuine relationships with the people with whom our lives intersect.

Expertise

Kim's HR journey has exposed her to a variety of businesses, from retail & insurance to manufacturing & technology. In each role, Kim has taken a practical, people-centered approach to consulting, working with leaders to understand their needs, navigate challenges, and develop solutions that support both employees and the organization. Kim's expertise spans employee relations, talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, change management, and HR operations.

Key Accomplishments

  • Implemented comprehensive employee onboarding program, improving new hire integration, time-to-productivity, and retention.
  • Acted as the HR liaison for multiple acquisitions in several companies, bridging all elements of HR to ensure seamless assimilation to new organization with minimal turnover and negative impact.
  • Designed a comprehensive training playbook detailing HR processes and protocols for consistent, scalable execution.

Education

Kim earned a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis on Secondary Education.