Kim Carr

HR service delivery manager

United Kingdom

About

I’m a people-first HR leader with a passion for creating inclusive, high-performing environments where individuals can thrive and do their best work. My leadership style is grounded in support, autonomy, and trust. I believe that the best results come from empowering people — removing roadblocks, offering context (not control), and showing up with calm, consistent support. I set ambitious goals for teams, but I always stay approachable, receptive to feedback, and committed to evolving together. I prioritize relationships, candid communication, and action. I believe in being direct, transparent, and open to being challenged. I process by asking questions — not to micromanage, but to understand and learn. Whether it’s building team culture, supporting leadership through change, or handling complex situations, I bring calm, clarity, and care to every conversation. Let’s build workplaces people genuinely want to be part of.

Experience

  • Adobe (9 yrs 3 mos)
    • HR Manager
      Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

      - Lead and develop a team of HR generalists across 5 countries, supporting scalable, high-quality service delivery across 21 EMEA locations. - Own end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle processes for a diverse, multi-jurisdictional workforce. - Prioritize and execute high-impact initiatives (“big bets”) aligned to business growth, scalability, and compliance across Europe. - Manage a complex stakeholder landscape across regions and functions, driving alignment on priorities, timelines, and delivery outcomes. - Champion continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, standardizing processes, and enhancing the employee experience across regions. - Navigate and apply evolving local legislation and employment practices across EMEA to ensure compliant, consistent support.

    • Snr HR Generalist
      Jun 2020 - Sep 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Human Resources Generalist
      May 2017 - May 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Human Resources Administrator at Sanofi
    Jun 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Key skills: * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-moving, fast-changing environment while demonstrating problem solving skills * Successful customer service experience with a strong customer focus * Well-developed communication and listening skills which includes presenting to large audiences * Ability to manage data accurately with excellent attention to detail Technical skills : * SAP – IHRIS * Survey monkey * Workday * Sharepoint * Microsoft packages * Touch typing