Kimberly McGuire
Kansas City
Summary
Strategic, executive-level Human Resources Business Partner with over 15 years of experience supporting complex, multi-site organizations across manufacturing, engineering, and operational environments. Trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to translate business objectives into scalable HR initiatives that drive engagement, strengthen culture, and improve operational performance. Recognized for building strong leadership partnerships, navigating complex employee relations matters, and aligning people strategies with evolving business priorities in both union and non-union environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
PROENERGY Services, LLC
Sedalia
03.2024 - Current
- Serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders across engineering, operations, and logistics functions, supporting organizational growth, workforce strategy, and operational effectiveness in a fast-paced technical environment.
- Partner closely with executive and senior leadership to align workforce strategy with operational objectives, ensuring HR initiatives directly support business growth and organizational priorities.
- Provide high-level consultation to leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational design, and leadership effectiveness.
- Lead complex employee relations investigations and sensitive workplace matters, ensuring thorough analysis, compliance with employment laws, and balanced risk mitigation.
- Utilize workforce analytics and business insights to identify trends in attrition, engagement, and workforce productivity, advising leadership on proactive solutions.
- Coach leaders and managers on effective people leadership practices, conflict resolution, and talent development strategies.
- Drive improvements in HR processes, policies, and programs to support organizational scalability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with legal, compensation, and compliance partners to ensure consistent and equitable employment practices across the organization.
- Support organizational change initiatives, helping leaders navigate transitions while maintaining employee engagement and operational continuity.
Human Resources Business Partner - Generalist
Duke Manufacturing Company
Sedalia
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided strategic HR leadership to engineering and operations leaders within a complex manufacturing environment, supporting workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
- Acted as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies.
- Led employee relations strategy including investigations, performance management guidance, and resolution of complex workplace issues.
- Influenced leadership decision-making through data-driven HR insights, workforce metrics, and organizational analysis.
- Designed and implemented engagement and recognition initiatives aimed at improving morale, strengthening culture, and enhancing retention.
- Supported leadership teams through organizational changes and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment between people strategy and business goals.
- Partnered with HR centers of excellence to implement talent management, compensation, and development programs.
- Helped strengthen leadership capability by providing coaching and practical HR guidance to front-line and mid-level managers.
Plant Human Resources Manager
Conagra Brands
Marshall
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Led HR strategy and day-to-day HR operations for a large manufacturing workforce, ensuring alignment between talent practices and operational goals in a high-volume production environment.
- Oversaw full-cycle HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, workforce development, employee relations, and compliance initiatives.
- Partnered with plant leadership to develop workforce strategies that supported production goals, labor stability, and long-term talent development.
- Provided leadership coaching and HR guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, and leadership effectiveness.
- Implemented structured onboarding and workforce development programs to strengthen employee capability and retention.
- Interpreted and applied HR policies, employment law requirements, and company procedures to support consistent decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional leaders to support change initiatives and operational improvements within the manufacturing environment.
- Supported compliance with employment regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEOC requirements.
Human Resources Manager
Regal Rexnord
Lincoln
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Senior HR leader supporting a large unionized manufacturing facility with approximately 850 employees, responsible for aligning labor strategy, workforce planning, and talent initiatives with operational objectives.
- Served as the primary HR leader for a large-scale union manufacturing operation, partnering with plant leadership to support workforce stability and operational performance.
- Directed labor relations strategy including interpretation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement, grievance resolution, and union negotiations support.
- Managed complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistent application of policies while maintaining productive labor-management relationships.
- Led and developed a team of five HR professionals, building capability, accountability, and succession readiness within the HR function.
- Oversaw talent management processes including workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
- Partnered with corporate HR, legal, and compliance teams to proactively manage employment risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Integrated HR practices into Lean manufacturing, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
- Implemented communication and engagement strategies that improved employee trust, leadership transparency, and workplace culture.
Education
MBA -
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Missouri State University
Skills
- HR Business Partnering & Strategy
- Executive & Leadership Coaching
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Labor & Union Relations (CBA)
- Workforce Planning & Succession
- Organizational Design & Change Management
- Engagement, Retention & Culture
- Compliance: FMLA, ADA, EEOC, FLSA
- Performance Management & Talent Development
- HR Analytics & Workforce Metrics
- Policy Development & Risk Mitigation
Certification
SHRM-SCP, In Process
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
PROENERGY Services, LLC
03.2024 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner - Generalist
Duke Manufacturing Company
01.2023 - 02.2024
Plant Human Resources Manager
Conagra Brands
10.2021 - 01.2023
Human Resources Manager
Regal Rexnord
04.2016 - 10.2021
MBA -
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Missouri State University