Kara Simmons, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Consultant

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Smiling woman with long wavy brown hair, nose ring, yellow top, and shoulder tattoo against a light blue background

Credentials

Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Years/Areas of HR Experience

2021–present

Progressive HR experience spanning strategic and operational human resources, complemented by a background in education and program leadership.

Areas of Specialization

  • HR strategy and operations

  • Employee relations and manager coaching

  • Compensation, classification and benchmarking

  • HRIS implementation and optimization

  • LMS administration and optimization

  • Training development and facilitation

  • Leadership development

  • Performance management

  • Employee engagement and retention

  • Talent acquisition and onboarding

  • HR compliance and policy development

  • Benefits administration

  • Project management and change management

Industries Worked In

  • Nonprofit and community organizations

  • Education and early childhood programs

  • Youth development and recreation

  • Municipal government

Geographic/Multi-State Experience

Vermont and Maine