Kim Brewer

Experience

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  Imperial Oil

  Oct 2000 - Feb 2005

  Human Resources Partner and Capability Development Manager

  Initial developmental roles providing HR Business Partnering support to the corporate divisions of the company, followed by an introductory management role of the company's learning management system group.

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  KPMG Canada

  Feb 2005 - Apr 2017

  Promoted to a newly created role, leading a function of 20 + employees, including Directors of HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Total Rewards, and Talent. Oversight of HR business planning, employee engagement, national career and learning delivery. Trusted advisor to the firm’s Management Committee on talent strategies to drive business results. Trusted HR advisor to the National Audit Managing Partner and six Audit Geographical Leaders on aligned people strategy and execution of talent attraction, compensation, career, performance and learning for the Audit function. Led a team of six HR Consultants and provided indirect leadership of 15 across all Centers of Expertise supporting the Audit line of business. Start-up leadership role responsible for expanding an existing learning team of five individuals into a well-rounded learning operation with 16 employees providing enhanced learning delivery to the organization, including design of e-learning and introduction of a new technology-based learning management system (LMS). Reported to a Managing Partner, who served part time as CHRO, in a high-potential development assignment as the Chief of Staff. Focused on finding efficiencies in the HR function and developing people strategy for the organization. Reported to the Partner in Charge of Learning. A high-potential development assignment leading teams of Senior Managers and external consultants on large-scale national change initiatives for the CEO, Chief HR Officer, and CFO of KPMG Canada. Consultant to the Managing Partner for GTA Tax and partner team on all HR Matters. Hired as manager and promoted after 6 months to Senior Manager. Responsible for developing HR strategies and tactics that upgraded performance levels, with expanded focus to include Total Rewards and Recruiting.

  • National Talent Leader

    Nov 2012 - Apr 2017

  • National Talent Director, Audit

    Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

  • National Director, KPMG Business School

    Sept 2010 - Oct 2011

  • Maternity Leave

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2010

  • Senior Manager, People Strategy

    Sept 2008 - Sept 2009

  • Senior Manager, Leadership Performance and Learning

    Jan 2007 - Sept 2008

  • Senior Manager, HR Business Consultant

    Feb 2005 - Jan 2007
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  KPMG International

  May 2017 - May 2018

  Global Leader, People Experience

  Reported to the Global Chief People Officer to drive alignment in talent management across key member firms. Led a senior team of global internal and external professionals based in UK.

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  Kbrewer consulting inc.

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2023

  Principal

  Partner with CEOs and C-suite leaders based in Canada, US, and UK, predominantly in professional services and across multiple industries, including technology, oil and gas, manufacturing, financial services, food and beverage, agriculture, construction and equipment, and non-profit. Drive business results by improving functional and leadership performance.

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  Skjodt-Barrett Foods Inc

  Sept 2023 - now

  Chief People Officer