Kimberly Rao, Sphr, Ms
About Kimberly Rao, Sphr, Ms
Kimberly Rao is a Human Resources Business Partner at AXA XL, with over 20 years of experience in human resources and change management. She has held various roles in organizations such as Farmers Insurance and Cox Enterprises, specializing in workforce transition planning and training program design.
Current Role at AXA XL
Kimberly Rao serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2019. In this role, she focuses on workforce and stakeholder transition planning and communications, ensuring effective management of organizational changes. Her responsibilities include designing training programs tailored to meet performance and development needs, as well as facilitating leadership and management training programs.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to her current role, Kimberly Rao worked at AXA XL as a Human Resources Manager from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure, she contributed to various HR initiatives and operational support within the organization. Her experience at AXA XL builds on her extensive background in human resources and change management.
Professional Background
Kimberly Rao has a diverse professional background in human resources and change management. She has held various positions including Change Management Consultant at North Highland, Change Management Manager at Cox Enterprises, and Director of Training & Organizational Development at Farmers Insurance. Her roles have involved significant responsibilities in organizational change and employee development.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Rao holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Skidmore College and a Master of Science in Industrial Relations from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Her educational background supports her expertise in workforce transition planning, stakeholder communications, and training program design.
Skills and Specializations
Kimberly Rao specializes in workforce transition planning and stakeholder communications. She is skilled in designing training programs based on performance and development needs assessments. Additionally, she has expertise in DDI facilitation, which involves delivering leadership and management training programs, and in leader and team assimilation to aid new leaders and teams in integrating into organizations.