Kimberly R. Brown

Human Resources Payroll Manager @Sunrise Irrigation

Palm Harbor, FL, US

As Human Resource Payroll Manager, I lead the full scope of HR operations and payroll administration, reporting directly to the CEO/Founder. My role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to ensure compliance, streamline processes, and foster a strong people-first culture.• Leadership & Policy: Create and update company policies, author the employee handbook, and design strategic initiatives that shape culture and support business growth.• Employee Relations & Talent: Manage employee relations, disciplinary actions, and culture-building initiatives. Partner with the recruiter on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding to ensure a consistent employee experience.• Benefits & Payroll Administration: Oversee payroll processing with accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with benefits, 401(k), and workers’ compensation administrators to deliver seamless employee support.• Compliance & Recordkeeping: Ensure federal and state HR/payroll compliance, maintain employee records, and manage reporting requirements.• Process & Systems: Lead cross-functional projects to implement new processes, systems, and tools. Designed and launched the employee intranet portal and manager toolkit portal to improve communication, accessibility, and efficiency.• Cross-Department Partnership: Collaborate with leadership, managers, and field teams to align HR processes with operational goals and support organizational growth.In this role, I combine compliance expertise with culture-driven leadership to ensure business needs and employee well-being are equally prioritized.

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - BS