Kim Kubiak-Mota

Chief Human Resource Officer, Barracuda Networks

San Jose, California, United States

About

-A high achieving professional and effective leader with a proven ability to drive organizational development and change -Multiple years of partnering with Sr. Executives and key team members with a focus on organizational and individual development -Able to translate the company’s vision and strategy into organizational goals and objectives -Extensive experience with Employee Relation issues, including investigations -Outstanding capability to coach employees at all levels in organizational and career development -Strong executive-level written and verbal communication skills -Passion for growth and continuous improvement Organizational Development Programs: 360s; Change Management; Succession Planning; Career Path Planning and Development; Performance Management; Talent Management; Lean Business Process Improvement; Compensation Programs; Reward and Recognition programs.

Experience

  • Chief Human Resource Officer at Barracuda
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Poly (4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer
      Nov 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Vice President HR Strategy & People Operations
      Apr 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Oversee the following areas: *People Strategy *HR Business Partners *Global Share Solutions *Talent Acquisition *Learning & Development *DIBS

  • IDT - Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Head of Global Human Resources
      Aug 2018 - Apr 2019 · 9 mos

    • Director, People & Talent
      Aug 2015 - Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      I currently manage the Geo HR Managers, HRBP's, Global staffing and I am the HRBP for the SG&A groups.

  • Sr. Human Resource Business Partner at Yahoo
    Sep 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr

    Supported product line organizations such as Mail, Flickr, Messenger & Home Page & Verticals. Some of the tasks included: Workforce planning, performance management, leader development, employee engagement, organization realignment

  • Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Human Resources Business Partner Manager
      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      In addition to ongoing responsibilities from prior role… • Provide HR support to the Marketing, CTO and HR organizations • Manage global staffing, including New College Graduate program worldwide • Manage New Hire Orientation process and implementation • Manage Corporate events • Liaison between HR and Legal

    • Human Resources Business Partner
      Oct 2008 - Aug 2014 · 5 yrs 11 mos

      Provide Human Resources support to 6 Executive Vice Presidents and their divisions base at Corporate headquarters and world wide Lead organizational development initiatives such as differentiated workforce, organizational assessments, 360-assesments and succession planning Lead global performance management training initiatives including training material development, facilitator training and roll-out of world wide training Partner with division leaders to close a remote site which included employee communication, identifying transfer and retention opportunities, development of site closure schedule and severance packages for existing employees Investigate employee relations issues and partner with appropriate managers and legal staff for recommendations and resolution Provide coaching and guidance to mangers and employees on employee relations issues, compensation, performance management, career development, hiring and policy interpretation Responsible for new manager on-boarding; provide 1:1 orientation and facilitate group team building exercise Ensure adherence to company policy and procedure and employment law including Title VII, and relevant State, Local, and Federal laws Conduct equity analysis and provide recommendations consistent with the compensation philosophy based on salary data and internal equity Support a Company wide reduction-in-force. Partner with managers during employee notifications and review severance package details with employees