Kimika R. Banfield, MSHRM

Kimika R. Banfield, MSHRM has over 8 years of experience in Human Resources. From 2012 to 2014, they worked at Macy's as a District Staffing Executive, where they assisted with the execution of staffing strategies for a district location of 7 stores and 3,000 employees. Kimika was also responsible for systems management, staffing population, and budget reporting. From 2014 to 2015, they worked at L Brands as a Senior Human Resources Generalist, where they were responsible for complex HR initiatives/issues, employee relations, implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures, organizational change management, full talent life cycle, compensation, benefit administration, succession planning, and talent development for the brand. From 2015 to 2017, they worked at Foot Locker as a Human Resources Director, where they were a business partner to the US Women's Business division, SIX:02. Kimika communicated and executed company initiatives and ensured vision alignment of the field teams. From 2017 to 2018, they worked at Dylan's Candy Bar as a Senior Employee Relations Manager, where they managed and executed US Employee Relations initiatives, processes, and services aligned with HR and Operations strategies. Kimika also oversaw and managed the successful resolution of ER complaints and investigations, provided consulting to business partners, and collaborated with HR partners and cross-functional colleagues. From 2017 to 2019, they worked at WeWork as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, where they advised Northeast Hiring Managers and US Head of Operations to meet hiring needs and ensure consistency with business and culture goals. Kimika also built strong business relationships with hiring managers and HR partners to develop strategies, leveraging market intelligence and best practices. From 2019 to the present, they have worked at Paris Baguette America as a US Human Resources Manager and at Bonchon Franchise LLC as a Director and Head of Human Resources and a Senior Human Resources Manager. Additionally, they have worked at Arootah as a Head of Talent Acquisition & Development and a People and Talent Consultant.

Kimika R. Banfield, MSHRM has a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, where they earned the Dean's Certificate of Excellence. Kimika also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from the Zicklin School of Business. In addition, they have obtained certifications from Caliper, Lynda.com, and Lynda.com, including a Caliper Essentials Certification in June 2019, a Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits certification in June 2018, and an Organization Design certification in June 2018.