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Kimberly Dickens - CHRO/Chief People Officer

Kimberly Dickens

Executive CHRO / Chief People Officer specializing in global manufacturing and governance

Univar SolutionsLewis University33 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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HR/operations transformation leader with experience implementing HR shared services and building corporate HR functions from scratch across large industrial organizations (BorgWarner, Federal Signal, Dycom, Univar Solutions). Led HR tech enablement (Ultimate Software/Payroll, SAP), created HR business solutions and analytics teams, and drove major efficiency gains including ~30% reductions in team size and budget through self-service, automation, and structured change management.

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Key Strengths

  • Implemented HR shared service centers at division and corporate levels
  • Built corporate HR functions from scratch (Federal Signal, Dycom Industries)
  • Led HR technology implementations (Ultimate Software/Payroll; SAP) to improve efficiency and decision-making
  • Drove significant cost and headcount reductions (~30% team and budget reduction in multiple initiatives)
  • Implemented employee self-service and automated recruiting/screening to scale HR operations
  • Created a change management organization using disciplined project management, increased two-way communication, and surveys
  • Used process mapping and cost-reduction tracking to identify and address operational inefficiencies
  • Formed and facilitated executive operating teams during enterprise transformations; used SWOT and surveys to engage leaders

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Experience

CHRO/Chief People OfficerUnivar Solutions · Jan 2018 – Jan 2021
CHRO/Chief People OfficerDycom Industries · Jan 2014 – Jan 2018
CHRO/Chief People OfficerCooper Standard · Jan 2008 – Jan 2013
CHRO/Chief People OfficerFederal Signal Corporation · Jan 2004 – Jan 2008
CHRO/Chief People OfficerBorgWarner Corporation · Jan 1988 – Jan 2004

Education

Lewis Universitymaster, Finance
Oakland Universitybachelor, Industrial Health & Safety

Skills

Change managementStakeholder managementCEO succession planningCEO searchCorporate governanceBoard reportingCompensation committee managementExecutive compensation program designProxy disclosureTalent initiativesTalent assessmentSuccession strategyCulture strategyEmployee engagementInclusion

Languages

English

Certifications

Leading Change & Organizational Renewal Certificate - Harvard University Continuing EducationDirector Qualified Certification - American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD)

Memberships

  • American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD)
  • SHRM Executive Network
  • The Conference Board
  • Impact 100

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Kimberly DickensExecutive CHRO / Chief People Officer specializing in global manufacturing and governance