Kathleen Birkhimer
About Kathleen Birkhimer
Kathleen Birkhimer is the Workday Director & Practice Area Lead for the Total Rewards Team at Alight Solutions, with a background in economics and extensive experience in HR domains.
Title and Current Role
As of February 2022, Kathleen Birkhimer serves as the Workday Director & Practice Area Lead for the Total Rewards Team at Alight Solutions. She is based in Miami, Florida, United States. In this role, Kathleen oversees Total Rewards initiatives, leveraging her expertise in various HR domains including benefits and compensation.
Professional Background
Kathleen Birkhimer joined Alight Solutions in 2013 and served as the Workday Manager & Benefits Domain Lead for nine years. Before her tenure at Alight Solutions, she gained experience in several roles including an internship at Naylor, LLC, and CP Commercial China, and roles at the Gators Assisting Pets as Recruitment Director and University of Florida AIM Program as Peer Tutor. Kathleen also interned at the U.S. Department of State as a Consular Training Intern and worked as an Editor & Notetaker at Smokin'Notes.
Educational Background
Kathleen Birkhimer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Florida, completed in 2013. Prior to her undergraduate education, she studied at Syracuse University, focusing on Calculus and French for a year. Kathleen also participated in the AFS Intercultural Programs as a student in Bottrop, Germany.
Certification and Skills
Kathleen is certified in multiple areas within Workday, specifically in HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Talent. Her certifications highlight her comprehensive knowledge and expertise in HR systems and functionalities, equipping her to lead complex HR-related projects.
Global HR Consulting Experience
Kathleen Birkhimer possesses extensive global experience in human resources consulting. Her professional journey includes roles that required collaboration across various international settings such as China and Germany. This diverse experience has enriched her understanding of global HR practices and has allowed her to effectively manage international projects and teams.