Kim Howell, Sphr
About Kim Howell, Sphr
Kim Howell is the Director of Human Resources at Vaisala, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in human resources management, including expertise in mergers and acquisitions, labor negotiations, and strategic workforce planning.
Current Role at Vaisala
Kim Howell serves as the Director of Human Resources at Vaisala, a position held since 2017. In this role, Howell is responsible for overseeing various HR functions, including strategic workforce planning. This involves forecasting the organization's future human resource needs and developing plans to meet those needs. Howell's work is based in Boulder County, Colorado, where Vaisala operates.
Previous Experience at MDS Inc.
Prior to joining Vaisala, Kim Howell worked at MDS Inc. as the Director of Human Resources from 2007 to 2009. During this two-year tenure, Howell managed various HR functions, contributing to the company's operational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Experience at Beckman Coulter
From 2010 to 2017, Kim Howell held the position of Director of Human Resources at Beckman Coulter in Indianapolis, Indiana. Over these seven years, Howell was involved in various HR initiatives that supported the company's strategic goals and workforce management.
Education and Expertise
Kim Howell earned an M.B.A. in Human Resources Management from the University of Colorado Denver, studying from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, Howell holds a B.A. in Sociology from North Carolina State University, obtained between 1992 and 1997. Howell possesses strong skills in labor negotiations and has expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, focusing on performance improvement and waste reduction.
Mergers and Acquisitions Management
Kim Howell has significant experience in managing mergers and acquisitions. This involves overseeing the integration of two companies into one, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment of human resources during the process. This expertise is critical in maintaining organizational stability during significant corporate changes.