Kit Vanderminden
About Kit Vanderminden
Kit Vanderminden serves as the HR Director at SmartEquip, bringing extensive experience in HR operations and compliance across the US and Canada. With a background in implementing HR programs in various industries, she has a strong focus on aligning business and HR strategies.
Work at SmartEquip
Kit Vanderminden serves as the HR Director at SmartEquip, a position held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on aligning business and HR strategies to ensure effective execution and implementation of HR programs. Her responsibilities include managing HR operations and compliance, as well as enhancing talent management and acquisition through learning and development platforms.
Education and Expertise
Kit Vanderminden earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Human Relations from Western Connecticut State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2007. Her expertise includes implementing HR programs and policies across various industries, including luxury brands and technology. She is skilled in conducting Section 125/Cafeteria Plan non-discrimination testing and has extensive experience managing HR operations and compliance in both the US and Canada.
Background
Kit Vanderminden has a diverse professional background in human resources. Prior to her current role at SmartEquip, she worked as HR Director at Tsū, Inc. for six months in 2020, and as HR Manager at LifeCare from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as HR Manager for Benefits & Payroll at Toluna from 2015 to 2018. Her experience spans managing company mergers and acquisitions from an HR perspective.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kit Vanderminden has implemented various HR initiatives, including learning and development platforms to improve talent management. She has also administered and ensured compliance for 401(k) and RRSP plans in both the US and Canada. Her proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now has contributed to the effective management of HR operations across these regions.